Beginner Computer Networks
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What is the purpose of ICMP?

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The correct answer is B) Internet Control Message Protocol — carrying error messages and operational information (ping, traceroute) at the network layer

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Correct Answer

Internet Control Message Protocol — carrying error messages and operational information (ping, traceroute) at the network layer

Explanation

ICMP (Layer 3) carries messages like "host unreachable," "time exceeded" (used by traceroute), and Echo Request/Reply (ping). Not for data transfer.

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