CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 545

What is a capability of FTP in network management operations?

Answer options

• A. offers proprietary support at the session layer when transferring data
• B. uses separate control and data connections to move files between server and client
• C. encrypts data before sending between data resources
• D. devices are directly connected and use UDP to pass file information

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because FTP operates with separate control and data connections, allowing for efficient file transfer. Option A is incorrect as FTP does not offer proprietary support at the session layer. Option C is wrong since FTP does not encrypt data; it transfers files in plaintext. Option D is also false because FTP uses TCP, not UDP, for reliable file transfers.