Understanding Ping and Network Responses

Understanding Ping and Network Responses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of 'ping' in networking, explaining its dual role as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, ping refers to the time it takes for a signal to travel to a destination and back, measured in milliseconds. As a verb, it describes the process of sending a signal to check connectivity. The tutorial demonstrates using the command prompt to execute a ping command, explaining the significance of IP addresses and the response process. It concludes with guidance on practicing ping commands at home to understand network communication better.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which contexts is the term 'ping' commonly used?

Cooking and baking

Internet gaming and command line

Music and arts

Gardening and landscaping

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'ping' refer to when used as a noun?

A type of network cable

A period of time measured in milliseconds

A software application

A type of computer virus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of a smaller ping time?

It indicates a disconnected network

It indicates a network error

It indicates a slower network

It indicates a faster network

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'ping' mean when used as a verb?

To create a new user account

To delete a file

To send a request for a response

To install a software

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using the command prompt in the context of ping?

To watch movies

To input commands to the computer

To browse the internet

To play video games

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of IP addresses in a ping command?

They are used to play music

They are used to encrypt data

They are used to identify network devices

They are used to store files

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a 'destination net unreachable' message indicate?

The network cannot reach the destination

The network is functioning perfectly

The network is under maintenance

The network is experiencing high traffic

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