Which protocol is primarily used by the ping command to test network connectivity?
Options
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A.
TCP
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B.
UDP
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C.
ICMP
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
C.
ICMP
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: ICMP
- ICMP stands for Internet Control Message Protocol.
- Ping commonly sends ICMP Echo Request messages.
- The destination responds with an ICMP Echo Reply when it is reachable and configured to respond.
- ICMP is used for network diagnostics and error reporting.
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