A ____ is a common Internet tool used to verify if a particular IP address of a host exists and to see if the particular host is currently available.
A) ping
B) firewall
C) router
D) DNS

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Ping is a tool used to test the connectivity of a particular host on a network by sending an ICMP echo request and receiving an ICMP echo reply. It is commonly used to verify if a particular IP address of a host exists and to see if the host is currently available.

A ____ Is a Common Internet Tool Used to Verify