GSLC · Question #361
Which of the following is used to describe the type of FTP access in which a user does not have permissions to list the contents of directories, but can access the contents if he knows the path and…
The correct answer is B. Blind FTP. Blind FTP allows file access without directory listing privileges - users must know the exact file path to retrieve content.
Question
Which of the following is used to describe the type of FTP access in which a user does not have permissions to list the contents of directories, but can access the contents if he knows the path and file name?
Options
- ASecure FTP
- BBlind FTP
- CPassive FTP
- DHidden FTP
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- B93% (26)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Blind FTP allows file access without directory listing privileges - users must know the exact file path to retrieve content.
Secure FTP (SFTP) refers to file transfer over an encrypted SSH tunnel and is unrelated to directory listing restrictions.
Blind FTP is a restricted access mode where the server hides directory listings from the user, preventing them from browsing folder contents. The user can still retrieve specific files by supplying the full path and filename directly. This is commonly used to allow anonymous uploads or controlled downloads without exposing the directory structure.
Passive FTP describes a connection mode where the client initiates both the control and data channel connections to avoid firewall issues - it has nothing to do with directory visibility.
Hidden FTP is not a recognized or standardized FTP access type or mode.
Concept tested: Blind FTP access control and directory listing restrictions
Source: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc959
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