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N10-009 · Question #643
Which of the following ICMP responses does a router send to inform a host of a better routing gateway?
The correct answer is C. Redirect Message. An ICMP Redirect message is sent by a router to tell a host there is a better next-hop gateway for a destination, prompting the host to update its routing decision for that traffic.
Submitted by minji_kr· Mar 6, 2026Networking concepts
Question
Which of the following ICMP responses does a router send to inform a host of a better routing gateway?
Options
- ARouter Advertisement
- BEcho Reply
- CRedirect Message
- DNetwork Unreachable
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B7% (2)
- C87% (26)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
An ICMP Redirect message is sent by a router to tell a host there is a better next-hop gateway for a destination, prompting the host to update its routing decision for that traffic.
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