CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) — Question 33

A systems administrator has received reports of intermittent network connectivity to a particular website. Which of the following is the BEST command to use to characterize the location and type of failure over the course of several minutes?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The command 'mtr' (My Traceroute) is the best choice as it combines the functionality of 'ping' and 'tracert', providing real-time statistics on the network path and packet loss over time. 'tracert' shows the route packets take but does not provide ongoing monitoring, while 'ping' only tests connectivity without detailing the path. 'netstat' is used for viewing network connections and does not diagnose connectivity issues.