You’d like to verify that a computer across the network is operating. What command line utility can check the remote device for availability?
A) cmd
B) telnet
C) ipconfig
D) ping
E) cowbell
The answer: D) ping
The ping command is one of the most useful network utilities that you’ll find on any operating system. By using the ping command and the IP address of the remote device, you can determine if that computer is communicating properly across the network.
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