Exam 312-50v13 Topic 1 Question 138 Discussion

Actual exam question for ECCouncil's 312-50v13 exam
Question #: 138
Topic #: 1
Which utility will tell you in real time which ports are listening or in another state?

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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
TCPView is a Windows Sysinternals utility that provides a real-time graphical view of:
* TCP and UDP endpoints on the system
* Listening, established, and closing states
* Associated process names using the connections
It's ideal for administrators or analysts looking to monitor and troubleshoot live network activity.
From CEH v13 Courseware:
* Module 3: Scanning Networks # Tools for Port and Service Discovery
Incorrect Options:
* A. Netstat provides snapshot (static) info, not real-time with process association.
* C. Nmap is used for remote scanning, not real-time local monitoring.
* D. Loki is a covert channel tool used for stealthy communication.
Reference:CEH v13 Study Guide - Module 3: TCPView vs NetstatMicrosoft Sysinternals - TCPView Documentation

by Glenn at Jan 15, 2026, 09:10 PM

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