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EC0-350 · Question #840

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

The correct answer is B. Manipulates the value of the time to live (TTL) within packet to elicit a time exceeded in transit message. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

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

Options

  • AUses a TCP timestamp packet that will elicit a time exceeded in transit message
  • BManipulates the value of the time to live (TTL) within packet to elicit a time exceeded in transit message
  • CUses a protocol that will be rejected by gateways on its way to the destination
  • DManipulates the flags within packets to force gateways into generating error messages

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  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    74% (40)
  • C
    15% (8)
  • D
    7% (4)

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