You are the network administrator for your company. You are in the process of verifying the configuration of the
network devices to ensure smooth network connectivity. You want information on the routes taken by packets
so that you are able to identify the network points where packets are getting dropped.Which Cisco IOS command should you use to accomplish this task in the most efficient manner?

A.
tracert

B.
traceroute

C.
extended ping

D.
ping

Explanation:
You should use the traceroute command. The traceroute command finds the path a packet takes while being
transmitted to a remote destination. It is also used to track down routing loops or errors in a network. The
following code is a sample output of the traceroute command:

The tracert command is incorrect because this command is used by Microsoft Windows operating systems, not
the Cisco IOS command line interface. However, the purpose of the tracert command is similar to the Cisco
traceroute utility, namely to test the connectivity or “reachability” of a network device or host. The tracert
command uses Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP).
The extended ping Cisco IOS command can be issued on a router to test connectivity between two remote
routers. This option is incorrect because you are not testing connectivity in this scenario; you want to determine
the route a packet takes through the internetwork.
The ping command is also incorrect because you are not testing connectivity in this scenario; you want to
determine the route a packet takes through the internetwork.
Objective:
Routing Fundamentals
Sub-Objective:
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing

Cisco > Cisco IOS Command Fundamentals Reference, Release 12.4 > traceroute
Cisco > Tech Notes > Using the Extended ping and Extended traceroute Commands > Document ID: 13730 >
The Extended ping Command
Cisco Documentation > Internetwork Troubleshooting Handbook > Troubleshooting TCP/IP