CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 760

A network engineer has added a new route on a border router and is trying to determine if traffic is using the new route. Which of the following commands should the engineer use?

Answer options

• A. ping
• B. arp
• C. trace
• D. route

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, 'trace', as it allows the engineer to track the path that packets take to reach their destination, thereby confirming if the new route is in use. The other options, such as 'ping' and 'arp', do not provide the necessary path information, while 'route' simply displays the routing table without testing the traffic flow.