CompTIA Network+

Answer: A-Tracert is a utility used to determine the route taken by packets across an IP network. By showing a list of routers traversed, it allows the user to identify the path taken to reach a particular destination on the network.

Key Takeaway: This can help identify routing problems or firewalls that may be blocking access to a site. Tracert can also be used when downloading data, and if there are multiple mirrors available for the same piece of data, one can trace each mirror to get a good idea of which mirror would be the fastest to use. It’s also used by penetration testers to gather information about network infrastructure and IP ranges around a given host.