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Which of the following protocols would be used to upload files to a web server?
The correct answer is B. FTP. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol used to upload and download files to and from a web or file server.
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Which of the following protocols would be used to upload files to a web server?
Options
- AIMAP
- BFTP
- CSMTP
- DICMP
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Why each option
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol used to upload and download files to and from a web or file server.
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is used to retrieve and manage email messages on a mail server, not to transfer files.
FTP is specifically designed for transferring files between a client and a server over a TCP/IP network, using port 21 for control and port 20 or a passive port for data. It supports both upload (PUT) and download (GET) operations, making it the standard choice for uploading content to a web server.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used to send email between servers and clients, not to upload files.
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is used for diagnostic and error-reporting purposes (e.g., ping) and does not transfer files.
Concept tested: FTP protocol purpose for file uploads
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/iis/publish/using-the-ftp-service/using-ftp-over-ssl-in-iis-7
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