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XK0-006 · Question #145
Which of the following commands is used to verify whether a port is open on a remote host?
The correct answer is C. nc. The nc command can initiate a connection to a specific port on a remote host, making it useful for verifying whether that port is open and reachable over the network.
Networking and Cloud Concepts
Question
Which of the following commands is used to verify whether a port is open on a remote host?
Options
- Aip
- Bping
- Cnc
- Dnetstat
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Explanation
The nc command can initiate a connection to a specific port on a remote host, making it useful for verifying whether that port is open and reachable over the network.
Topics
#netcat#port scanning#remote host#network connectivity
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