In Windows, What does the "ping -a" command allow you to find out about an IP address?

In Windows, What does the "ping -a" command allow you to find out about an IP address?

• Router address of the host
• IP address of the host
• Resolve the host name
• Default gateway of the host 

 

EXPLANATION

In many cases, the "ping -a" command will return the host name if you know the IP address.
This is a good first step when attempting to identify the host.