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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A technician runs the ipconfig command and…
Exhibit
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C:\Users\Admin> ipconfig
Windows IP Configuration
Ethernet adapter Ethernet0:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : localdomain
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
C:\Users\Admin> ping 192.168.1.1
Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)A technician runs the ipconfig command and observes the following output:
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.10 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Based on the output, which of the following can the technician conclude?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that candidates may see a default gateway listed and assume the computer has internet access, but the output only shows configuration, not connectivity. Without testing reachability (e.g., by pinging the gateway or an external host), internet access cannot be confirmed.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The computer can communicate on the local network
The output from commands such as ipconfig or ifconfig typically shows the computer's IP address and subnet mask. A valid IP address on a local subnet (e.g., 192.168.x.x with a 255.255.255.0 mask) indicates the computer can communicate with other devices on the same local network, as no gateway or internet access is required for local communication. The presence of a default gateway does not confirm internet access or DNS reachability without further testing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The computer has internet access
Why it's wrong here
Ping to gateway does not confirm internet access.
- ✗
The DNS server is reachable
Why it's wrong here
No DNS server was pinged or shown.
- ✓
The computer can communicate on the local network
Why this is correct
Successful ping to gateway indicates local connectivity.
- ✗
The default gateway is not configured
Why it's wrong here
Gateway is shown as 192.168.1.1.
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