Question

The FTP stands for ______.
1. File Typing Protocol
2. File Transfer Protocol
3. File translate Protocol
4. File Transit Protocol

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : File Transfer Protocol

The correct answer is File Transfer Protocol

• File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard Internet protocol.
  • ​Protocol: Protocol is a system of rules that allows two or more entities of a communications system to transmit information via any kind of variation of a physical quantity.
• It is used for transmitting files between computers on the Internet over TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) connections.
• It is mainly used for transferring the web page files from their creator to the computer that acts as a server for other computers on the internet.
• It is also used for downloading files to computer from other servers.
• It transfers the data more reliably and efficiently.

•  The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP): It is a communications standard that enables application programs and computing devices to exchange messages over a network.
  • It is designed to send packets across the internet and ensure the successful delivery of data and messages over networks.
• The Internet Protocol (IP): It is the method for sending data from one device to another across the internet.
  • ​Every device has an unique IP address that identifies it and enables it to communicate with and exchange data with other devices connected to the internet.