Which of these protocols would be most likely associated with a Windows file transfer?
A) LDAP
B) FTP
C) SMB
D) SFTP
E) Now, how do I get that file back?
The answer: C) SMB
Microsoft uses SMB (Server Message Block) to provide file and printer sharing in the Windows operating system.
LDAP is a directory protocol that does not transfer files, and FTP and SFTP are standard file transfer protocols which are used on many different operating systems.
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