Which of the following is true with regard to the ping command?
Asked In:
BPSC TRE 1.0
Options
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A.
Ping stands for Packet Internet Generator.
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B.
The ping command checks the port level connectivity between source and destination endpoints.
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C.
Ping summarizes the packet loss and round-trip delay between two IP endpoints.
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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.
Ping summarizes the packet loss and round-trip delay between two IP endpoints.
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
- The ping command is used to test network reachability between two IP endpoints.
- It reports packet loss and round-trip time (RTT).
- Ping does not check port-level connectivity.
- It commonly uses ICMP Echo Request and Echo Reply messages.
