Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Ping

What is the primary purpose of a ping?

• To encrypt data

• To measure bandwidth

• To request a response

• To send data packets

How is a ping request performed?

• By sending a text message

• By sending an email

• By making a phone call

• By using a ping command

What does the ping time measure?

• The type of response received

• The size of the data packet

• The number of packets sent

• The round trip time for a packet

What is the ideal ping response time for online gaming?

• 100 to 200 ms

• 10 to 20 ms

• 50 to 100 ms

• 30 to 50 ms

How does network congestion affect ping response times?

• Slows down the response time

• Does not affect the response time

• Speeds up the response time

• Stops the response altogether

What is the effect of a ping response time of > 500 ms?

• Faster response time

• Noticeable delay in all requests

• Minimal effect on requests

• No noticeable delay

What is the average ping response time range for online gaming?

• 10 to 30 ms

• 30 to 50 ms

• 100 to 200 ms

• 50 to 100 ms

What type of request does a ping consist of?

• Connection request

• Response request

• Echo request

• Data request

How does physical distance affect ping response times?

• Has no effect

• Shortens response times

• Lengthens response times

• Stops responses from reaching

What is the significance of ping response times in online gaming?

• Improves graphics quality

• Affects real-time events

• Determines player ranking

• No significance