A utility program that safely checks network connection latency by sending echo request packets to a remote server and measuring the response time is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A utility program that safely checks network connection latency by sending echo request packets to a remote server and measuring the response time is:
A. Ping Utility
B. Registry Sweeper Tool
C. File Compactor Engine
D. Disk Defragmenter
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The ping utility sends ICMP packets to a target host to test network connectivity and measure round-trip latency.

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