What Is a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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Multiple Choice

What is a file transfer protocol (FTP) ?

• A)software that prevents direct communication between a sending and receiving computer and is used to monitor packets for security reasons
• B)a standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be followed during transmission
• C)a simple network protocol that allows the transfer of files between two computers on the Internet
• D)a standard Internet protocol that provides the technical foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks

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Definitions:

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