The command ________ on a UNIX system is used to assign an address to a network interface or to configure network interface-parameters.

Subject: Computer Networks

Topic: Network Management Tools Systems and Engineering

Options:

1. Option A: ping
2. Option B: ifconfig
3. Option C: nslookup
4. Option D: host

Correct Answer:

Option B: ifconfig

Explanation:

The command ifconfig on a UNIX system is used to assign an address to a network interface or to configure network interface- parameters. Usually, one needs to be a super-user (su) in UNIX to set interface parameters.