350-401 Question 212
Single answerA network administrator is troubleshooting a connectivity issue where a specific user cannot access a web server. The administrator suspects the issue might be related to routing. Which of the following tools would be most effective for isolating the problem to a specific network hop or device?
- A
Ping
- B
Traceroute
- C
Syslog
- D
SNMP
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Traceroute is the most appropriate tool for diagnosing routing issues because it reveals the exact path packets take through the network and identifies where delays or failures occur. In this scenario, the administrator can use traceroute to determine which network hop is causing the connectivity problem.
- A. Incorrect.
Ping is useful for checking basic connectivity between two devices but does not provide detailed information about the path or intermediate network hops.
- B. Correct.
Traceroute is designed to identify the path data takes through the network and can isolate issues at specific network hops, making it the best choice for this scenario.
- C. Incorrect.
Syslog is primarily used to collect and analyze log messages from network devices. While useful for reviewing historical data, it is not effective for isolating issues in real-time routing paths.
- D. Incorrect.
SNMP is used for monitoring and managing network devices but does not provide hop-by-hop analysis for routing issues.