COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main purpose of a file transfer?
A
To manage the flow of data between it & client nodes
B
To store shared data
C
To manage electronic mail
D
To manage access to the world wide web
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Techopedia: “File transfer is the process of copying or moving a file from one computer to another over a network or internet connection. It enables sharing, transferring or transmitting a file or a logical data object between different users and/or computers both locally and remotely.”

Detailed explanation-2: -What is cloud file sharing? Cloud file sharing is a service that provides simultaneous access for multiple users to a common set of files stored in the cloud. Security for online file storage is managed with user and group permissions so that administrators can control access to the shared file data.

Detailed explanation-3: -File sharing is a big part of online document collaboration, which lets people work together in real-time, with tools like document preview, file locking, and version histories. A strong file sharing tool also helps businesses keep their files organized and secure, without long email chains or risk of data leaks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common ways to share files include the web, removable USB drives, FTP servers, or peer-to-peer networks. The most convenient method used today is online or cloud file sharing or file transfer, a way to grant access to files and content from one user to another over the internet.

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