CompTIA Exam Questions

which specific route an ICMP packet takes over the network?

Which of the following TCP/IP tools, used to troubleshoot TCP/IP connections, should you utilize if you want to determine which specific route an ICMP packet takes over the network?

A.
PING utility.

B.
TRACERT utility.

C.
Both of the above

D.
None of the above.

Explanation:
You should use the TRACERT utility if you want to determine which specific route an ICMP packet takes over the network.
Incorrect
Answers:
A: You should use the PING utility if you want to test a TCP/IP connection to a specific remote host. PING sends ICMP packets to the destination that you specify and then waits to receive an echo response packet.
C: TRACERT utility is the correct answer.
D: TRACERT utility is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 503-506.