CompTIA Network+

Category - Management

Jack is working on a Linux system and wants to perform a manual DNS lookup. Which of the utilities should he use?
  1. netstat
  2. mtr
  3. route
  4. dig
Explanation
Answer: D -The dig command is used to troubleshoot DNS problems because of its flexibility, ease of use, and clarity of output.

Key Takeaway: Dig is a tool for querying DNS nameservers for information about host addresses, mail exchanges, nameservers, and related information. This tool can be used from any Linux, Unix, or Macintosh OS X operating system. The most typical use of dig is simply to query a single host. Netstat is a useful tool for checking your network configuration and activity. Mtr combines traceroute and ping into a single network diagnostic tool. Route command is used to add and delete routes.
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