Which command can be used to test connectivity between two devices using echo request and echo reply messages?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: Networking Devices and Initial ConfigurationWhich command can be used to test connectivity between two devices using echo request and echo reply messages?

Which command can be used to test connectivity between two devices using echo request and echo reply messages?

  • netstat
  • traceroute
  • ICMP
  • ping

Explanation: Ping is used to test connectivity between end devices. It can be used with both IPv4 and IPv6. Ping uses the ICMP protocol which issues an echo request/echo reply. Traceroute is a command used on a router. Netstat is used to display the local routing table.

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