Anard has been informed that attackers may use ping to chart networks. Which information obtained through ping could be utilized MOST effectively to determine network topology?

The process of mapping networks via ping involves sending a ping request to each host and analyzing the time-to-live (TTL) data to identify the number of hops between known hosts and devices within the network. When TTL values decrease, it indicates the presence of another router or switch between the sender and the destination device. Packets transmitted and received can indicate problems with the path or link, and transit time can offer insights into the relative network distance or the route taken. However, traceroute commands provide significantly more relevant and vital details in such cases.