Network TroubleshootingQuestion 79 of 100
Which command-line tool traces the path packets take to a destination, revealing each hop along the way?
a.ping
b.traceroute
c.nslookup
d.arp
Explanation
Traceroute (or tracert on Windows) maps each router hop between source and destination, helping locate where connectivity breaks or slows. It works by incrementing the TTL to elicit responses from intermediate routers. It complements ping for path analysis.
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