Windows PING Command Parameters Quiz

What is the main purpose of the ping command?

• Transfer files between computers

• Check network connectivity between devices

• Encrypt network traffic

• Display open ports on a device

Which parameter specifies the number of echo requests to send?

• -c

• -n

• -t

• -s

What does the -t parameter do?

• Sets the TTL value

• Runs ping continuously until stopped

• Shows detailed packet statistics

• Resolves hostnames

Which parameter specifies the size of the packet to send?

• -s

• -l

• -p

• -d

What is the default packet size in a Windows ping request?

• 16 bytes

• 32 bytes

• 64 bytes

• 128 bytes

Which parameter sets the timeout period in milliseconds?

• -w

• -t

• -d

• -p

What does the -f option do?

• Forces the use of IPv4

• Disables packet fragmentation

• Shows only successful responses

• Limits the number of pings

Which parameter forces the use of IPv4?

• -6

• -4

• -i

• -v

What is the function of the -r parameter?

• Records the route taken by packets

• Resolves hostnames to IP addresses

• Sets the maximum number of hops

• Increases the packet size

What does ping -a do?

• Resolves the hostname to an IP

• Resolves the IP to a hostname

• Adds additional network statistics

• Sends pings with priority routing