Which of the following Application layer protocols is connectionless and is intended for the transfer of small files when data transmission errors are not critical and there is no need for security.
A)TFTP
B)NFS
C)NCP
D)FTP

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TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is a connectionless Application layer protocol that is intended for the transfer of small files when data transmission errors are not critical and there is no need for security. It is often used for booting diskless workstations and for transferring configuration files to network devices. NFS and FTP are both connection-oriented protocols that provide more robust error checking and security features. NCP is a proprietary protocol used by Novell NetWare network operating systems.

Which of the Following Application Layer Protocols Is Connectionless and Is