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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit

Exhibit

C:\>ping 8.8.8.8

Pinging 8.8.8.8 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.1: Destination host unreachable.
Reply from 192.168.1.1: Destination host unreachable.

Refer to the exhibit. A user cannot access the internet. What does this output indicate?

⚠ Common exam trap

Many candidates assume a successful ping to the default gateway means full internet connectivity, but the question tests the understanding that the gateway itself may not have a route to external networks.

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

The default gateway cannot reach the remote network

The output shows a successful ping to the default gateway (192.168.1.1) but a failed ping to a remote IP (8.8.8.8). This indicates that the user's local network connectivity is intact, but the default gateway cannot forward traffic to the remote network, likely due to a missing or incorrect route on the gateway or an upstream connectivity issue.

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 default gateway cannot reach the remote network
Why this is correct
The gateway reports destination unreachable, indicating a routing problem.
✗
The user's IP address is invalid
Why it's wrong here
The user can reach the gateway, so their IP is valid on the local network.
✗
The DNS server is down
Why it's wrong here
Ping uses IP address, not DNS.
✗
The local network cable is unplugged
Why it's wrong here
A cable issue would result in no reply at all, not a reply from the gateway.

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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit

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