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Which protocol does SFTP use for secure communication?
a. HTTP
b. SSH
c. SMTP
d. FTP
Answer: b. SSHthruinc+2
What is the default port number for SFTP?
a. 21
b. 80
c. 22
d. 25
Answer: c. 22cloudns+1
SFTP stands for:
a. Secure File Transfer Protocol
b. Simple File Transfer Protocol
c. Special File Transfer Protocol
d. Secure Fractional Transfer Protocol
Answer: a. Secure File Transfer Protocoltechtarget+2
Which protocol is SFTP an extension of?
a. HTTP
b. FTP
c. SSH
d. Telnet
Answer: c. SSHssh+2
Which feature is provided by SFTP but not standard FTP?
a. Encrypted data transmission
b. Plain text transfer
c. No authentication
d. Unreliable transport
Answer: a. Encrypted data transmissionaws.amazon+2
What is the main advantage of SFTP over FTP?
a. Faster transfer speed
b. Secure encrypted communication
c. Allows anonymous access
d. Transfers multimedia files only
Answer: b. Secure encrypted communicationkiteworks+2
Which of the following is true about SFTP file transfers?
a. Files can be sent unencrypted
b. All files are always encrypted in transit
c. Authentication is optional
d. Only text files can be transferred
Answer: b. All files are always encrypted in transitsftpcloud+2
With SFTP, which method is commonly used for server authentication?
a. Password only
b. Biometrics
c. SSH key-based authentication
d. CAPTCHA
Answer: c. SSH key-based authenticationcloudns+2
In SFTP, which type of protocol is used for data transport?
a. UDP
b. TCP
c. ICMP
d. ARP
Answer: b. TCPthruinc+2
What does SFTP use to ensure data integrity during transfer?
a. Symmetric encryption
b. Hashing (SHA-2)
c. Compression
d. Redundancy
Answer: b. Hashing (SHA-2)integrate+1
Which encryption standard is often used by SFTP?
a. DES
b. AES
c. RSA
d. Blowfish
Answer: b. AESintegrate+1
What kind of authentication can SFTP support besides passwords or keys?
a. Multi-factor authentication
b. Magnetic card authentication
c. Retina scan
d. None
Answer: a. Multi-factor authenticationkiteworks
SFTP can be used to:
a. List directories remotely
b. Transfer files securely
c. Change permissions on remote files
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovetechtarget+2
SFTP is typically used on which type of network?
a. WAN only
b. LAN only
c. Any TCP/IP network
d. Only wireless networks
Answer: c. Any TCP/IP networkcloudns+1
What command-line tool is commonly used for SFTP transfers in Linux?
a. sftp
b. scp
c. mv
d. ls
Answer: a. sftpdigitalocean+1
SFTP uses what kind of channel for communication?
a. Separate control and data channels
b. Single, encrypted channel
c. Broadcast channel
d. Shared public channel
Answer: b. Single, encrypted channeltechtarget+1
Which access control mechanism does SFTP provide?
a. None
b. Granular file and directory permissions for users
c. Network-based access only
d. Only public access
Answer: b. Granular file and directory permissions for userssftpcloud+1
SFTP ensures _______ of transferred files.
a. Confidentiality and integrity
b. Only confidentiality
c. Only availability
d. Only authenticity
Answer: a. Confidentiality and integrityintegrate+2
Which regulatory compliance frameworks may require SFTP for file transfer?
a. HIPAA and GDPR
b. ISO 9001
c. PCI DSS only
d. None
Answer: a. HIPAA and GDPRtechtarget
SFTP is most suitable for transferring ________ data.
a. Sensitive
b. Unencrypted
c. Public
d. Only images
Answer: a. Sensitivekiteworks+1
Which of the following can cause SFTP vulnerabilities?
a. Weak authentication methods
b. Regular software updates
c. Using strong encryption
d. Limited access control
Answer: a. Weak authentication methodsmyworkdrive+1
What method helps automate SFTP access in server scripts?
a. SSH keys
b. Passwords only
c. Manual authentication
d. Physical access
Answer: a. SSH keyskiteworks+1
What is needed to establish an SFTP connection?
a. SFTP client and server
b. Web browser
c. Email client
d. Instant messenger
Answer: a. SFTP client and serverssh+1
Which protocol may SFTP be confused with, but is not encrypted?
a. FTP
b. HTTPS
c. SCP
d. SMTP
Answer: a. FTPyeahhub+1
SFTP packets are guaranteed to arrive in order because it uses:
a. UDP
b. TCP
c. SMTP
d. ICMP
Answer: b. TCPthruinc+1
How does SFTP protect against data interception?
a. Encrypts files in transit
b. Sends files only over private networks
c. Transfers only small files
d. Uses password protection only
Answer: a. Encrypts files in transitsftpcloud+2
Which port should be open on a firewall for SFTP?
a. 21
b. 22
c. 80
d. 443
Answer: b. 22cloudns+1
SFTP file transfer can be resumed if interrupted. This is called:
a. Resume transfer
b. Incremental transfer
c. Recovery transfer
d. Paused transfer
Answer: a. Resume transfertechtarget
When using SFTP, what is exchanged in the handshake process?
a. Session keys for encryption
b. Network packets only
c. Authentication tokens only
d. Only file data
Answer: a. Session keys for encryptionthruinc+1
SFTP commands are most similar to:
a. Linux shell commands
b. Web commands
c. Telnet commands
d. Email commands
Answer: a. Linux shell commandstechtarget
Which authentication mechanism is recommended for enhanced SFTP security?
a. Public key and multi-factor authentication
b. Username only
c. Anonymous login
d. IP-based access only
Answer: a. Public key and multi-factor authenticationkiteworks
SFTP provides access to:
a. Only files
b. Files and directories with remote management
c. Only images
d. Only local files
Answer: b. Files and directories with remote managementcloudns+1
What type of hashing does SSH usually use with SFTP for integrity?
a. SHA-2
b. MD5
c. SHA-1
d. CRC
Answer: a. SHA-2integrate+1
SFTP can be implemented by organizations to:
a. Meet compliance regulations
b. Share backups securely
c. Transfer billing data
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovekiteworks+1
Which technique further improves SFTP server security?
a. Strong access controls
b. Public file sharing
c. Weak passwords
d. Disabling encryption
Answer: a. Strong access controlssftpcloud+1
How or where is the private SSH key stored for SFTP?
a. On the client device
b. On the public server
c. In the cloud
d. Openly on the network
Answer: a. On the client devicetechtarget+1
What can users do with SFTP if they have the right permissions?
a. Change remote file permissions
b. Delete files on the remote server
c. Rename files
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovecloudns+1
Which is true about SFTP connections?
a. Only command channel is encrypted
b. Both control and data channels are encrypted
c. Data channel is plaintext
d. No encryption is used
Answer: b. Both control and data channels are encryptedcloudns+2
What should organizations do to maximize SFTP security?
a. Use strong encryption algorithms
b. Regularly update SFTP software
c. Review access controls
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovemyworkdrive+1
What does SFTP do if packets are lost in transit?
a. Ignores lost packets
b. Retransmits the lost packets
c. Aborts the connection
d. Sends a warning message only
Answer: b. Retransmits the lost packetsthruinc+1
Which network model can SFTP operate over?
a. Client-server only
b. Peer-to-peer only
c. Both client-server and peer-to-peer
d. None
Answer: a. Client-server onlythruinc+1
SFTP is considered more secure than FTPS mainly because:
a. It uses SSH for encryption
b. It requires no certificate management
c. Port 22 is harder to scan
d. FTPS is not encrypted
Answer: a. It uses SSH for encryptioncloudns+1
What might cause SFTP to be vulnerable even if SSH encryption is strong?
a. Poor password policies
b. Outdated software
c. Weak user training
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovemyworkdrive+1
SFTP can transfer what file types?
a. Only text files
b. Any file type
c. Only encrypted files
d. Only images
Answer: b. Any file typetechtarget+1
Which SFTP client software is available for Windows?
a. WinSCP
b. PuTTY
c. FileZilla
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovessh+1
SFTP can be used in which of the following scenarios?
a. Backup file transfers
b. Real-time file sharing
c. Data recovery transfers
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovekiteworks+1
What is the role of message authentication codes (MACs) in SFTP?
a. Ensuring data integrity
b. Encryption
c. Compression
d. Speeding up transfers
Answer: a. Ensuring data integrityintegrate+1
SFTP supports which of the following operating systems?
a. Only Windows
b. Only Linux
c. Windows, Linux, and MacOS
d. Only UNIX
Answer: c. Windows, Linux, and MacOSssh+1
A major security risk if SFTP is not implemented properly is:
a. Unauthorized access to sensitive data
b. Slower file transfers
c. Incompatibility with Windows
d. Batch files not transferring
Answer: a. Unauthorized access to sensitive datamyworkdrive+1
SFTP functionality can be integrated into applications to:
a. Automate secure file transfers
b. Allow direct database access
c. Send physical copies
d. None of the above
Answer: a. Automate secure file transfersssh+1

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