A company has a mix of network devices. Some only support TFTP, while others support FTP. The company wants to standardize on one protocol for configuration backups. Which factor is most important in deciding between TFTP and FTP?

The need for authentication and reliability

The size of the configuration files

Which statement describes a typical use case for FTP?

Sending network device configuration backups to a TFTP server.

Transferring web pages from a web server to a browser.

Uploading a large software package to a public file server.

Booting a diskless workstation from a network server.

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Domain 4Objective 9

4.9 Describe the Capabilities and Functions of TFTP/FTP in the Network 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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Questions 16–20

16application · medium
A company has a mix of network devices. Some only support TFTP, while others support FTP. The company wants to standardize on one protocol for configuration backups. Which factor is most important in deciding between TFTP and FTP?
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17foundation · easy
Which transport layer protocol and port number does TFTP use by default?
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18foundation · easy
Which statement describes a typical use case for FTP?
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19foundation · easy
A network administrator needs to transfer a small configuration file to a router in a lab environment where simplicity is more important than reliability. Which protocol is designed for this type of lightweight file transfer?
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20application · medium
An administrator needs to transfer a large file from a router to an FTP server. The FTP server requires authentication. Which command should the administrator use on the router?
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4.9 Describe the Capabilities and Functions of TFTP/FTP in the Network 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

A company has a mix of network devices. Some only support TFTP, while others support FTP. The company wants to standardize on one protocol for configuration backups. Which factor is most important in deciding between TFTP and FTP?

Which transport layer protocol and port number does TFTP use by default?

Which statement describes a typical use case for FTP?

A network administrator needs to transfer a small configuration file to a router in a lab environment where simplicity is more important than reliability. Which protocol is designed for this type of lightweight file transfer?

An administrator needs to transfer a large file from a router to an FTP server. The FTP server requires authentication. Which command should the administrator use on the router?

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