GCIA Question #19: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D. It transfers files between computers.. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard application-layer protocol defined specifically for transferring files between a client and a server over a TCP/IP network.

Question

Which of the following statements about FTP is true?

Options

AIt holds files transmitted through POP3 mail.
BIt manages network devices.
CIt connects file servers on the World Wide Web.
DIt transfers files between computers.
EIt allows password free file transfers.

Explanation

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard application-layer protocol defined specifically for transferring files between a client and a server over a TCP/IP network.

Common mistakes.

A. Holding and retrieving email messages is the role of POP3 and IMAP protocols; FTP has no involvement in mail storage or delivery.
B. Managing network devices is the function of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), not FTP.
C. Serving files on the World Wide Web is the role of HTTP/HTTPS; FTP operates independently of the web and communicates with dedicated FTP servers, not web servers.
E. FTP requires credentials (username and password) for authentication by default; while anonymous FTP allows public access, it still requires submitting a username and is not a general characteristic of the protocol.

Concept tested. FTP protocol purpose and function

Reference. https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc959

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