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Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files over the internet?
HTTP
SMTP
FTP
POP3
FTP
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used for transmitting files between clients and servers over a network like the internet. It uses separate control and data connections to manage and transfer files efficiently.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used for transmitting files between clients and servers over a network like the internet. It uses separate control and data connections to manage and transfer files efficiently.
In computer networking fundamentals for Indian competitive exams, protocols like FTP operate at the Application Layer of the OSI and TCP/IP models.
FTP operates primarily using TCP ports 20 for data and 21 for control.
It enables users to upload, download, and manage files on a remote server.
It relies on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to ensure reliable data transfer.
Option A (HTTP) is used for fetching and transferring hypertext documents on the World Wide Web.
Option B (SMTP) is a protocol used for sending electronic mail across networks.
Option D (POP3) is used by email clients to retrieve messages from a mail server.
C is correct тАФ FTP is the dedicated standard network protocol designed specifically for transferring files between computers over the internet.
Memorize the default port numbers and OSI layers for common protocols like HTTP, FTP, and SMTP, as they frequently appear in RRB and SSC computer awareness sections.