A client has transferred a 10 GB video file from an external hard drive to a desktop computer in approximately 5 minutes. The client now wants to transfer the same file to a different machine but is unsure which port to use for the fastest transfer speed. Which port type should the client be instructed to use on the receiving machine?
USB 3.0 would be the correct choice because it supports transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, which is more than adequate to handle a 10 GB file transfer in approximately 5 minutes. USB 2.0, with a maximum transfer rate of 480 Mbps, would result in a significantly slower transfer, taking much longer than speeds with USB 3.0. Similarly, transfer through an Ethernet port would depend on the network standard; unless it's a Gigabit Ethernet, it would be slower than USB 3.0. Lastly, HDMI cables are used for displaying video on a monitor or screen but not for transferring files.
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