SK0-003 · Question #330
When running a Windows server, which option is used with the ping command to convert numerical addresses to host names?
The correct answer is B. -a. When using the ping command on a Windows server, the -a option is employed to resolve numerical IP addresses into their corresponding host names.
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When running a Windows server, which option is used with the ping command to convert numerical addresses to host names?
Options
- A-r
- B-a
- C-v
- D-n
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(51 responses)- A4% (2)
- B88% (45)
- C6% (3)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
When using the `ping` command on a Windows server, the `-a` option is employed to resolve numerical IP addresses into their corresponding host names.
The `-r` option records the route taken by the ping packets for a specified number of hops, it does not convert addresses to hostnames.
The `-a` option instructs the `ping` command to attempt to resolve the IP address of the target host to its hostname. This is useful for identifying devices by name rather than just their numerical address, performing a reverse DNS lookup.
The `-v` option is not a recognized or documented parameter for the `ping` command on Windows servers for converting numerical addresses to hostnames.
The `-n` option specifies the number of echo requests (packets) to send, rather than converting addresses to hostnames.
Concept tested: Windows ping command -a option
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/ping
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