In the EPD Pilot, what does the transfer state signify?

• A. Active data movement between endpoints.
• B. Initialization.
• C. Error state.
• D. Connection closed.

Answer: (B)

Transfer state is the setup phase of a data exchange in the EPD Pilot. It signifies that the transfer is being initialized—endpoints are negotiating parameters, opening channels, and allocating resources so the transfer can start. No actual data is moving yet; the system is getting everything ready. If data were moving, you'd be in the active data movement state rather than the transfer state. An error state signals a fault, and a connection closed state means the session has ended.