Which network action occurs within the data plane?

The correct answer is A. compare the destination IP address to the IP routing table.. The role of ICMP is to provide information about the path the data is taking from its point of origin to its destination. It has the same basic structure as an IP packet, but despite that, it's not really goodput. It's there to control 'how things are done', therefore, is part of

Submitted by manish99· Mar 5, 2026Network Fundamentals

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Acompare the destination IP address to the IP routing table.
Brun routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP)
Cmake a configuration change from an incoming NETCONF RPC
Dreply to an incoming ICMP echo request

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B
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C
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D
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The role of ICMP is to provide information about the path the data is taking from its point of origin to its destination. It has the same basic structure as an IP packet, but despite that, it's not really goodput. It's there to control 'how things are done', therefore, is part of the control plane.

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#Data plane#Control plane#Packet forwarding

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