Which of the Following Protocols Does the Ping Utility Use

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following protocols does the ping utility use for "Echo request" and "Echo reply" messages?

• A)SMTP
• B)SNMP
• C)NTP
• D)ICMP

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Definitions:

Script Virus

A type of malware that is executed through a scripting language, capable of infecting multiple files and spreading across networks.

Encryption Virus

A malicious program that searches for common data files and compresses them into a file using a complex encryption key, thereby rendering the files unusable.

Macro Virus

A virus that’s distributed by hiding it inside a macro.

Polymorphic Virus

A virus that changes its virus signature (the binary pattern that makes the virus identifiable) every time it infects a new file. This makes it more difficult for antivirus programs to detect the virus.