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Which of the following is a feature of Netcat that is not present in telnet?

The correct answer is C. The ability to connect to TCP and UDP ports. Netcat can be used to connect to both TCP and UDP ports. Both applications can connect to ports above 1024 and both are able to send and receive clear text data.

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Question

Which of the following is a feature of Netcat that is not present in telnet?

Options

  • AThe ability to send and receive clear text data
  • BThe ability to connect to ports above 1024
  • CThe ability to connect to TCP and UDP ports
  • DThe ability to require authentication

How the community answered

(65 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    8% (5)
  • C
    88% (57)
  • D
    3% (2)

Explanation

Netcat can be used to connect to both TCP and UDP ports. Both applications can connect to ports above 1024 and both are able to send and receive clear text data.

Topics

#Netcat#UDP support#telnet#network tools

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