LPIC-2 Advanced Networking Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE commands can be used to display routing information?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse commands that show network path information (like `traceroute` or `ping -R`) with commands that display the local routing table, leading them to select options that do not actually show routing information.
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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route -n
The `route -n` command displays the kernel's IPv4 routing table with numeric addresses, avoiding DNS lookups. It is a standard tool for viewing routing information on Linux systems, making option B correct.
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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ping -R
Why it's wrong here
Uses record route option to show path, but not the routing table.
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route -n
Why this is correct
Legacy command that shows routing table with numeric addresses.
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ip route show
Why this is correct
Displays the routing table using the iproute2 suite.
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traceroute
Why it's wrong here
Traces the route packets take to a destination, does not display the routing table.
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netstat -r
Why this is correct
Similar to route, shows routing table.
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