CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

Which command is used to view the current routing table in networking devices?

1. show arp

2. show route

3. view mac-address

4. display config

The correct answer is: show route

The command used to view the current routing table in networking devices is indeed associated with the ability to display the paths that data packets will take through the network. This routing table includes information about the routes to specific network destinations and the next-hop addresses. In this context, the command that shows the routing table provides crucial information for network administrators to troubleshoot routing issues, understand the network topology, and optimize data flow. The other commands listed serve different purposes: - The command to show ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) provides information about the IP-to-MAC address mappings on the device but does not display the routing pathways. - The command related to viewing MAC addresses focuses on the data link layer's addresses within the local network context, which is not relevant to routing table information. - The command to display the configuration shows the overall configuration settings of the device, which may include routing information but does not specifically present the current routing table. Thus, the command that is specifically designated for examining the routing table and the details of the routes is the most appropriate choice.