CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 297

Which of the following protocols is used by Active Directory for authentication?

Answer options

• A. SSH
• B. SFTP
• C. LDAP
• D. TLS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, LDAP, as it is specifically designed for directory services and authentication in Active Directory. Options A (SSH) and B (SFTP) are used for secure remote access and file transfer, respectively, while D (TLS) is a security protocol that provides encryption but does not handle authentication directly.