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XK0-006 Practice Question: A network administrator needs to diagnose…
A network administrator needs to diagnose connectivity issues from a Linux server to a remote host. Which of the following tools can provide information about the path and latency? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently think ping alone is sufficient for diagnosing path issues, but ping only tests end-to-end connectivity and latency to the final destination, not the performance of each intermediate hop, which is why mtr and traceroute are needed alongside ping.
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
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mtr
C (mtr) is correct because it combines the functionality of traceroute and ping into a single diagnostic tool, continuously probing each hop along the path to a remote host and reporting both the route and real-time latency statistics. This makes it ideal for identifying where packet loss or high latency occurs along the network path.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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iproute
Why it's wrong here
Used for network configuration, not diagnosis.
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netstat
Why it's wrong here
Shows network connections and statistics, not path or latency.
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mtr
Why this is correct
Combines ping and traceroute functionality.
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traceroute
Why this is correct
Displays the route packets take to host.
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ping
Why this is correct
Tests connectivity and round-trip time.
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