LFCS · Question #58
Which of the following details is NOT provided in any output from the netstat utility?
The correct answer is A. broadcast services. This question asks what specific network detail is not typically provided by the versatile netstat utility.
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- Abroadcast services
- Binterface statistics
- Cmasquerading connections
- Dnetwork connections
- Erouting tables
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(50 responses)- A94% (47)
- D4% (2)
- E2% (1)
Why each option
This question asks what specific network detail is not typically provided by the versatile `netstat` utility.
While `netstat` shows listening sockets for various protocols, it does not specifically list or summarize 'broadcast services' in a distinct category like it does for connections, interfaces, or routing tables.
`netstat -i` displays interface statistics.
`netstat -M` (or `--masquerade`) shows masquerading (NAT) connections.
`netstat -a` or `netstat -tn` lists active network connections and listening sockets.
`netstat -r` displays the kernel IP routing table.
Concept tested: `netstat` utility functionality
Source: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man8/netstat.8.html
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