Answer:
The second phase which is : determining the network range.
Explanation:
The seven phases of information-gathering methodology are;
i. Gathering information
ii. Determining the range of the network
iii. Identifying the machines that are actively in use
iv. Locating access points and open ports
v. Performing operating system fingerprinting
vi. Performing fingerprinting services
vii. Network mapping.
In all of the phases, tracerouting takes place at the second phase which is determining the network range. Tracerouting, monitors, by tracing the route that a data packet follows from the server or host network to its destination.
