Question

what should be your first step when troubleshooting a network connection that uses a cable modem? ping the proxy server. ping the default gateway. ping local devices using their dns names. ping local devices using their ip addresses.

Explanation:

When troubleshooting a network connection with a cable modem, the first step is to check the local network connectivity by pinging local devices using their IP addresses. This helps determine if the local network (like within the home or office LAN) is functioning. Pinging via DNS names depends on DNS working, proxy/server pinging is later, and default gateway is also a later step. So the correct option is the one with "Ping local devices using their IP addresses".

Answer:

The correct option is: Ping local devices using their IP addresses (the last circular option in the list with this text).