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312-50V7 · Question #507

How does Traceroute map the route that a packet travels from point A to point B?

The correct answer is C. It manipulates the value of time to live (TTL) parameter packet to elicit a time exceeded in transit message. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

How does Traceroute map the route that a packet travels from point A to point B?

Options

  • AIt uses a TCP Timestamp packet that will elicit a time exceed in transit message.
  • BIt uses a protocol that will be rejected at the gateways on its way to its destination.
  • CIt manipulates the value of time to live (TTL) parameter packet to elicit a time exceeded in transit message.
  • DIt manipulated flags within packets to force gateways into generating error messages.

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(33 responses)
  • A
    9% (3)
  • B
    15% (5)
  • C
    73% (24)
  • D
    3% (1)

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