ACI - Module 6 Part 4

Which command allows you to follow or trace the route an IP packet takes from your computer to a destination address?

• Netstat

• Nslookup/Dig

• Tracert/Traceroute

• Ping

Answer explanation

Tracert/Traceroute command allows you to follow or trace the route an IP packet takes from your computer to a destination address.

What is the primary use of the Netstat command?

• To query the Domain Name System (DNS)

• To display active connections, listening ports, routing tables, and network protocol statistics

• To trace the route an IP packet takes

• To ping a server

Answer explanation

To display active connections, listening ports, routing tables, and network protocol statistics

Which commands are used for querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain a domain name or IP address mapping for a specific DNS record?

• Netstat

• Tracert/Traceroute

• Ping

• Nslookup/Dig

Answer explanation

Nslookup/Dig commands are used for querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to obtain a domain name or IP address mapping for a specific DNS record.

Which of the following external tools is a popular network protocol analyzer?

• Speedtest (Ookla)

• Nmap

• Putty/Terminal

• Wireshark

Answer explanation

Wireshark is a popular network protocol analyzer used for analyzing and troubleshooting network traffic, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the primary function of Speedtest (Ookla)?

• Network protocol analysis

• Measuring network speed

• Network discovery and security auditing

• Terminal emulation

Answer explanation

Speedtest (Ookla) primarily functions by measuring network speed, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which external tool is commonly used for network discovery and security auditing?

• Wireshark

• Speedtest (Ookla)

• Nmap

• Putty/Terminal

Answer explanation

Nmap is commonly used for network discovery and security auditing, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which external tool is used for terminal emulation?

• Wireshark

• Speedtest (Ookla)

• Nmap

• Putty/Terminal

Answer explanation

The external tool used for terminal emulation is Putty/Terminal.

What type of versions are available for Wireshark?

• Free and premium

• Free and corporate

• Corporate and educational

• Premium and educational

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Free and corporate' as Wireshark offers both free and corporate versions.

What are Putty/Terminal used for in network administration?

• For creating graphical user interfaces

• For remotely contacting servers and other devices

• For designing network topologies

• For managing user accounts

Answer explanation

Putty/Terminal are used for remotely contacting servers and other devices in network administration.

What port do network administrators use for remote network maintenance and troubleshooting with Putty/Terminal?

• USB port

• HDMI port

• Communications (COM) port

• Ethernet port

Answer explanation

Network administrators use the Communications (COM) port for remote network maintenance and troubleshooting with Putty/Terminal.