HP2-B101 · Question #34
Why do administrators use the "ping" command"?
The correct answer is B. to test a network connection. ping sends a small packet of data to a target IP address or hostname and waits for a reply, making it the go-to tool for verifying that a network connection exists between two devices - option B. Option A is wrong because ping has no awareness of encryption; tools like openssl…
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Why do administrators use the "ping" command"?
Options
- Ato test the encryption
- Bto test a network connection
- Cto test the power saving settings
- Dto test the virus protection
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(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B88% (30)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
ping sends a small packet of data to a target IP address or hostname and waits for a reply, making it the go-to tool for verifying that a network connection exists between two devices - option B. Option A is wrong because ping has no awareness of encryption; tools like openssl or VPN diagnostics handle that. Option C is wrong because power saving settings are managed through OS configuration tools, not network utilities. Option D is wrong because antivirus software - not ping - handles virus protection testing and scanning.
Memory tip: Think of ping like shouting "Marco!" across a network - if you hear "Polo!" back, the connection works. The name even comes from sonar ping sounds used to detect objects underwater, which share the same idea: send a signal, wait for an echo.
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