FTP Files Quiz

What does FTP stand for?

• File Transfer Protocol

• Fast Transfer Process

• File Transmission Program

• Frequent Texting Platform

Explain the difference between FTP and SFTP.

• SFTP is a secure version of FTP that uses encryption to transfer files.

• FTP and SFTP are the same thing

• FTP is faster than SFTP

• SFTP is used for transferring text files only

Name two common file transfer methods used in FTP.

• MP3 and WAV

• GIF and JPEG

• XML and HTML

• ASCII and binary

What are the main security concerns associated with FTP?

• Unlimited file size

• Automatic encryption

• High speed data transfer

• Data transmission in plain text

List two popular FTP clients used for file transfer.

• Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox

• FileZilla and WinSCP

• Dropbox and Google Drive

• Microsoft Word and Excel

Explain the role of FTP servers in file transfer.

• FTP servers facilitate the transfer of files over a network.

• FTP servers are not secure for file transfer

• FTP servers are only used for storing files

• FTP servers are used for sending emails

How does FTP ensure data security during file transfer?

• It does not ensure data security

• By encrypting the data before transfer

• By requiring a secure login

• By using a firewall to protect the data

Name two features of FTP clients that enhance file transfer efficiency.

• Limited file size and no encryption

• Slow file transfer and no compression

• Single file transfer and no error checking

• Parallel file transfer and compression

What are the key responsibilities of FTP servers in managing file transfers?

• Sending emails, managing social media, and updating websites

• Playing music, watching movies, and reading books

• Cooking meals, washing clothes, and watering plants

• Authenticating users, managing file permissions, and ensuring secure and reliable file transfers.

Describe two methods for securing FTP servers from unauthorized access.

• Leaving the server open to anonymous access

• Close the server from anonymous access

• Using the same password for all users

• Implementing an encryption key