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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the command ping::1?
A
It tests the internal configuration of an IPv6 host
B
It tests the multicast connectivity to all hosts for the network
C
It tests the broadcast capability of all hosts on the subnet
D
It tests the reachability of the default gateway for the network
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The address ::1 is an IPv6 loopback address. Using the command ping ::1 tests the internal IP stack to ensure that it is configured and functioning correctly. It does not test reachability to any external device, nor does it confirm that IPv6 addresses are properly configured on the host.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ping works with both IPv4 and IPv6 hosts. To test connectivity to another host on a network, an echo request is sent to the host address using the ping command.

Detailed explanation-3: -Type ping ipv6.google.com and press Enter. Observe the results. If you see replies indicating success, you have Internet connectivity and IPv6 host name resolution. Close the command prompt to complete this activity. 08-Feb-2023

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