100-150 Question 46
Single answerA company has deployed a file-sharing application that allows employees to share and access files over the local network. However, the IT team notices that some users cannot access shared files, and others experience slow file transfers. Which protocol should the IT team check to ensure proper file-sharing functionality?
- A
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
- B
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
- C
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
- D
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a common network protocol specifically designed for transferring files between systems over a network. In this scenario, where file-sharing issues are reported, verifying the functionality of the FTP protocol is essential. The other protocols listed serve different purposes and are not directly related to file sharing.
- A. Correct.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring files between systems over a network. It is the most relevant protocol to check for file-sharing issues.
- B. Incorrect.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending emails, not for file sharing, so it is not relevant to this scenario.
- C. Incorrect.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and managing network devices, not for file sharing.
- D. Incorrect.
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is used for accessing web pages, not for transferring files directly in a file-sharing system.