CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 764

A user is trying to reach an internet destination. A systems administrator thinks that packets are being dropped in transit. Which of the following command-line tools would confirm if the packets are being dropped?

Answer options

• A. nslookup
• B. traceroute
• C. arp
• D. telnet

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, traceroute, as it helps identify the path packets take to their destination and can indicate where packets are being dropped. A is incorrect because nslookup is used for DNS queries, C is wrong because arp relates to MAC address resolution, and D is not suitable since telnet is used for connecting to remote services.