Match each networking tool to its primary use.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Test network connectivity to a host
Display network connections, routing tables, etc.
Capture and analyze network packets
Query DNS for domain name or IP
Configure network interfaces and routing
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
ping: Test connectivity to a remote host
The correct matches are: ping for connectivity testing, ifconfig for interface configuration, and traceroute for path tracing. Common confusions include swapping netstat and nslookup definitions, or mistaking traceroute's purpose for ping's.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
ping: Test connectivity to a remote host
Why this is correct
Ping sends ICMP echo requests to determine if a remote host is reachable and measure round-trip time.
ifconfig: Configure and display network interface parameters
Why this is correct
ifconfig is used to view and change network interface configuration such as IP address, netmask, and status.
traceroute: Display the route that packets take to a network host
Why this is correct
traceroute uses TTL increments to discover the path packets traverse to reach a destination host.
netstat: Query DNS name servers for host information
Why it's wrong here
This definition describes nslookup, not netstat. nslookup queries DNS servers for domain name or IP resolution.
nslookup: Display network connections and routing tables
Why it's wrong here
This definition describes netstat, not nslookup. netstat displays active network connections, routing tables, and interface statistics.
traceroute: Test connectivity to a remote host
Why it's wrong here
This definition describes ping, not traceroute. ping tests connectivity, while traceroute shows the path taken.
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