$1.$ Explain what the ping utility is and how it works. Provide at least two examples of what the ping utility can be used for. Provide two examples of valid ping commands $($with at least $1$ switch$).$

$2.$ Explain what the traceroute $($Unix$)$ or tracert $($Windows$)$ utility is and how it works. Provide at least two examples of what the traceroute utility can be used for. Provide two examples of valid traceroute commands $($with at least $1$ switch$).$

$3.$ Explain what the nslookup utility is and how it works. Provide at least two examples of what the nslookup utility can be used for. Provide two examples of valid nslookup commands $($with at least $1$ switch$).$

$4.$ Explain what the netstat utility is and how it works. Provide at least two examples of what the netstat utility can be used for. Provide two examples of valid netstat commands $($with at least $1$ switch$).$

$5.$ Explain what the route $($Windows$)$ utility is and how it works. Provide at least two examples of what the route utility can be used for. Provide two examples of valid route commands $($with at least $1$ switch$)$

$6.$ Choose one of the tools from the $"$MX Toolbox" websiteLinks to an external site. and briefly explain what its function. Perform a query using one of the tools and provide your results.$$