100-150 Question 47
Single answerA network technician is troubleshooting a slow file transfer issue between two devices on the same network. They suspect that the protocol being used is not optimized for the task. Which protocol would be most appropriate for transferring large files efficiently?
- A
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
- B
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
- C
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
- D
DNS (Domain Name System)
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the most appropriate protocol for transferring large files efficiently between devices on a network. While other protocols like HTTP and SMTP serve specific purposes, such as web browsing and email communication, FTP is optimized for file transfer tasks and provides features for handling large files effectively.
- A. Incorrect.
HTTP is primarily used for transferring web pages and other resources over the web, not specifically designed for large file transfers.
- B. Correct.
FTP is specifically designed for transferring files efficiently between systems, making it the best choice for this scenario.
- C. Incorrect.
SMTP is used for sending emails and is not related to file transfers between devices.
- D. Incorrect.
DNS is used for translating domain names into IP addresses and does not handle file transfers.