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220-1102 · Question #387

A technician needs to transfer a file to a user's workstation. Which of the following would best accomplish this task utilizing the workstation's built-in protocols?

The correct answer is B. SMB. To transfer a file to a user's workstation using built-in protocols, Server Message Block (SMB) is the most suitable option, as it enables file sharing over a network.

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Question

A technician needs to transfer a file to a user's workstation. Which of the following would best accomplish this task utilizing the workstation's built-in protocols?

Options

  • AVPN
  • BSMB
  • CRMM
  • DMSRA

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • B
    95% (18)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

To transfer a file to a user's workstation using built-in protocols, Server Message Block (SMB) is the most suitable option, as it enables file sharing over a network.

AVPN

VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure tunnel over an insecure network; it is a connectivity method, not a file transfer protocol itself.

BSMBCorrect

Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol built into Windows workstations that allows files and printers to be shared across a network. A technician can use SMB by accessing a shared folder on the user's workstation or sharing a folder from their own system to easily transfer files.

CRMM

RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) refers to a suite of tools for managing remote systems and might include file transfer capabilities, but it's an application solution, not a built-in protocol for file transfer.

DMSRA

MSRA (Microsoft Remote Assistance) is a feature for remote control and viewing, which can involve file transfer, but SMB is the underlying protocol for direct file sharing over the network.

Concept tested: Network file sharing protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/file-server/smb-overview

Topics

#File transfer protocol#SMB#Network sharing#Built-in protocols

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