SG0-001 · Question #211
Which of the following BEST defines what the 'ping' command actual proves?
The correct answer is D. Connectivity exists between the sender and target devices. The 'ping' command primarily proves that basic network connectivity exists between the sending and target devices by successfully exchanging ICMP echo request and reply messages.
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Which of the following BEST defines what the 'ping' command actual proves?
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- AThe frame types that can be sent and received by the target device
- BIf the target device responds, then all applications are ready to be utilized
- CThere are no zoning misconfigurations
- DConnectivity exists between the sender and target devices
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- D93% (42)
Why each option
The 'ping' command primarily proves that basic network connectivity exists between the sending and target devices by successfully exchanging ICMP echo request and reply messages.
The 'ping' command does not provide information about specific frame types supported by the target device, only basic IP reachability.
A successful ping indicates network connectivity but does not guarantee that all applications on the target device are functioning or ready for use.
Zoning misconfigurations are related to Storage Area Networks (SANs), whereas 'ping' is an IP network utility and cannot detect such issues.
The 'ping' command uses Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests to determine if a host is reachable across an IP network and to measure the round-trip time for messages. A successful ping confirms that a basic network path exists and that the target device is up and responding.
Concept tested: Ping command functionality - network connectivity
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/ping
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