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What does FTPS stand for?
a. File Transfer Protocol Secure
b. Fast Transfer Protocol Secure
c. File Transfer Protection Service
d. Format Transfer Protocol Secure
Answer: a. File Transfer Protocol Secureprecisely
Which protocol does FTPS add to traditional FTP for security?
a. SSL/TLS
b. SSH
c. HTTP
d. S/MIME
Answer: a. SSL/TLScloudns+1
What is the main purpose of FTPS?
a. Compress files
b. Securely transfer files over a network
c. Monitor network traffic
d. Generate passwords
Answer: b. Securely transfer files over a networkhivo+1
Which FTP variant uses TLS/SSL encryption?
a. FTP
b. SFTP
c. FTPS
d. TFTP
Answer: c. FTPSsoftwaretestingmaterial+1
In FTPS, what are X.509 certificates used for?
a. Compress files
b. Encrypt and authenticate connections
c. Virus scanning
d. Managing file permissions
Answer: b. Encrypt and authenticate connectionsawardspace+2
Which channel encrypts commands in FTPS after AUTH TLS is issued?
a. Data Channel
b. Control Channel
c. Proxy Channel
d. Backup Channel
Answer: b. Control Channelawardspace
Which command can encrypt files sent through FTPS?
a. AUTH TLS
b. PROT
c. CCC
d. CDC
Answer: b. PROTawardspace
What security risk do basic FTP sessions have?
a. No encryption
b. Slow speed
c. Large file support
d. Automated backup
Answer: a. No encryptioncbtnuggets
What port does explicit FTPS typically use?
a. 22
b. 21
c. 80
d. 990
Answer: b. 21thruinc+2
What port does implicit FTPS use by default?
a. 21
b. 22
c. 443
d. 990
Answer: d. 990cerberusftp+2
Which protocol is NOT secure for file transfers?
a. FTPS
b. FTP
c. SFTP
d. HTTPS
Answer: b. FTPsoftwaretestingmaterial+1
What does the AUTH TLS command do in FTPS?
a. Starts file transfer
b. Initiates encryption
c. Deletes files
d. Lists directory
Answer: b. Initiates encryptionwikipedia+1
What key pair is involved in FTPS certificate operations?
a. AES and DES
b. Public and private
c. Hash and salt
d. Symmetric and asymmetric
Answer: b. Public and privateawardspace
FTPS can help organizations comply with which regulations?
a. PCI DSS
b. GDPR
c. HIPAA
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the aboveprecisely
Which protocol is based on SSH for secure transfers?
a. FTPS
b. SFTP
c. TFTP
d. HTTP
Answer: b. SFTPhosting+1
What does FTPS use to achieve secure communication?
a. SSL/TLS
b. HTTPS
c. DNSSEC
d. JSON web tokens
Answer: a. SSL/TLShosting+1
When would you use CCC in FTPS?
a. Turn off control channel encryption
b. Cancel a transfer
c. Create a new user
d. Change permissions
Answer: a. Turn off control channel encryptionawardspace
What is a benefit of FTPS?
a. Transfers files openly
b. Adds encryption to FTP
c. Blocks all network traffic
d. Requires extra hardware
Answer: b. Adds encryption to FTPcloudns+2
Which cipher algorithm may FTPS use?
a. AES
b. LZW
c. SHA-1
d. RSA
Answer: a. AESprecisely+1
FTPS and SFTP both provide which feature?
a. File encryption during transfer
b. Image rendering
c. Browser integration
d. Packet sniffing
Answer: a. File encryption during transferhivo+1
FTPS uses certificates to ensure data is…
a. Accessible
b. Encrypted and authenticated
c. Deleted
d. Uncompressed
Answer: b. Encrypted and authenticatedsolarwinds+1
The FTP protocol uses which ports by default?
a. 20 (data), 21 (commands)
b. 22 only
c. 80 (HTTP)
d. 443 (HTTPS)
Answer: a. 20 (data), 21 (commands)cbtnuggets
What may happen if a firewall is not properly configured for FTPS?
a. All connections are secure
b. File transfers may fail
c. Files compress automatically
d. Encryption is disabled
Answer: b. File transfers may failcerberusftp+1
Why might organizations choose FTPS over SFTP?
a. Existing FTP infrastructure
b. Graphic support
c. Free software
d. Real-time streaming
Answer: a. Existing FTP infrastructuregoanywhere+1
Which file transfer is unencrypted and insecure?
a. FTP
b. FTPS
c. SFTP
d. HTTPS
Answer: a. FTPfortinet+1
What type of encryption does FTPS incorporate?
a. SSL/TLS
b. SSH
c. ROT13
d. RSA only
Answer: a. SSL/TLSsoftwaretestingmaterial+1
What command in FTPS enables encryption for the data channel?
a. PROT
b. CHMOD
c. LIST
d. CCC
Answer: a. PROTawardspace
If sensitive data should not be exposed, which protocol is recommended?
a. FTP
b. FTPS
c. TFTP
d. Telnet
Answer: b. FTPShivo+1
What is the main difference between explicit and implicit FTPS?
a. Speed
b. How encryption is initiated
c. Compression method
d. Number of files transferred
Answer: b. How encryption is initiatedwikipedia+2
Without SSL or TLS, FTP traffic is…
a. Encrypted
b. Visible to attackers
c. Compressed
d. Firewalled
Answer: b. Visible to attackerscbtnuggets+1
Which regulation mentions encryption for file transfers?
a. PCI DSS
b. SMTP
c. DNSSEC
d. SNMP
Answer: a. PCI DSSprecisely
Which channel typically carries file data in FTPS?
a. Control Channel
b. Data Channel
c. Auth Channel
d. Message Channel
Answer: b. Data Channelsoftwaretestingmaterial+1
What is a disadvantage of FTPS with strict firewalls?
a. Simple setup
b. Multiple ports needed
c. Encryption overhead is high
d. Fast speed
Answer: b. Multiple ports neededgoanywhere+2
What is the standard port for SFTP?
a. 21
b. 22
c. 990
d. 80
Answer: b. 22cbtnuggets
Which protocol supports both encrypted and non-encrypted sessions in explicit mode?
a. FTPS
b. SFTP
c. HTTP
d. TFTP
Answer: a. FTPSwikipedia+1
What is the main security feature of FTPS?
a. Authentication and encryption
b. Large file support
c. Automatic backup
d. Network printing
Answer: a. Authentication and encryptionprecisely+2
Which FTPS command disables encryption for the control channel?
a. CCC
b. PROT
c. AUTH TLS
d. LIST
Answer: a. CCCawardspace
When using FTPS, which information is protected?
a. Issuer names
b. Public keys
c. Signatures
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the abovesolarwinds+1
Which protocol uses client and server certificates for authentication?
a. FTPS
b. FTP
c. SMTP
d. SNMP
Answer: a. FTPSsolarwinds+1
What is one way FTPS provides data integrity?
a. Hashing functions
b. Data compression
c. File segmentation
d. Directory listing
Answer: a. Hashing functionsawardspace
SFTP stands for…
a. Secure File Transfer Protocol
b. Simple File Transfer Protocol
c. System File Transfer Protocol
d. Syntax File Transfer Protocol
Answer: a. Secure File Transfer Protocolhosting+1
Which FTPS channel is usually encrypted after AUTH TLS?
a. Control Channel
b. Data Channel
c. Backup Channel
d. Proxy Channel
Answer: a. Control Channelawardspace
Why might you want to turn off encryption in FTPS?
a. Save processing power for non-sensitive data
b. Encrypt large files
c. Backup data
d. Improve authentication
Answer: a. Save processing power for non-sensitive dataawardspace
What is a legacy mode of FTPS?
a. Implicit FTPS
b. SFTP
c. HTTP
d. Passive FTP
Answer: a. Implicit FTPSsharetru+1
What does SSL stand for?
a. Secure Sockets Layer
b. Simple Secure Link
c. Secure Server License
d. Server Socket Loop
Answer: a. Secure Sockets Layerhosting+1
Which option best describes FTPS?
a. FTP with added SSL/TLS security
b. HTTP for file sharing
c. FTP with SSH security
d. FTP without passwords
Answer: a. FTP with added SSL/TLS securitysoftwaretestingmaterial+1
Which kind of files should use FTPS for transfer?
a. Sensitive or confidential data
b. Public photos
c. Temporary logs
d. Junk files
Answer: a. Sensitive or confidential datahivo+1
What can an attacker do with unencrypted FTP traffic?
a. View usernames and passwords
b. Compress data
c. Stop transfers
d. Increase speed
Answer: a. View usernames and passwordscbtnuggets+1
Which protocol runs over SSH?
a. SFTP
b. FTPS
c. HTTP
d. SMTP
Answer: a. SFTPhivo+1
What is one challenge of FTPS management?
a. Handling multiple ports through firewalls
b. Easy mobile support
c. Real-time chat
d. Fast uploads only
Answer: a. Handling multiple ports through firewallscerberusftp+2

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