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.