Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0912 - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

What is a TFTP server most useful for?

A. Transferring configurations to and from network devices.
B. Transferring files to web servers.
C. Terminal access to network devices.
D. Terminal access to file servers.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server can be used when configuring network devices to transfer configurations to and from network devices. Many networking devices now support TFTP. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3: Telecommunications and Network Security (page 73).