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N10-009 · Question #603

A network administrator is verifying logical connectivity to a Layer 2 switch. Which of the following addresses should the administrator issue the ping command to?

The correct answer is D. SVI address. A Layer 2 switch can only be reached logically through its switched virtual interface, which provides the IP address needed for successful ping testing.

Submitted by krish.m· Mar 6, 2026Networking Concepts

Question

A network administrator is verifying logical connectivity to a Layer 2 switch. Which of the following addresses should the administrator issue the ping command to?

Options

  • AMAC address
  • BVIP address
  • CWAN address
  • DSVI address

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    89% (31)

Explanation

A Layer 2 switch can only be reached logically through its switched virtual interface, which provides the IP address needed for successful ping testing.

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