Which command is commonly used in Windows to test whether a specific TCP port on a remote system is reachable?

Options

  • A. ping
  • B. ipconfig
  • C. Test-NetConnection
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. Test-NetConnection

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Test-NetConnection

  • Test-NetConnection is a Windows PowerShell command used for network diagnostics.
  • Its -Port parameter can test connectivity to a specific TCP port.
  • Example: Test-NetConnection example.com -Port 443.
  • Ping alone does not test TCP or UDP port availability.