4.9 Describe the Capabilities and Functions of TFTP/FTP in the Network 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of the FTP control connection?

   • ATo transfer the actual file data.
   • BTo encrypt the file transfer.
   • CTo exchange commands and responses between client and server.
   • DTo establish a secure tunnel for data.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   How does TFTP ensure that data is not lost during a file transfer?

   • AIt does not ensure reliability; data loss is possible.
   • BIt uses TCP's built-in reliability mechanisms.
   • CIt uses a sliding window protocol for flow control.
   • DIt relies on the application to acknowledge each data block.
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4. 28application · medium

   A network administrator is upgrading the IOS on a switch. The TFTP server is on the same VLAN as the switch. The administrator issues the 'copy tftp: flash:' command. What is the first step the switch performs?

   • AIt broadcasts a discovery message to find the TFTP server
   • BIt opens a secure SSH session to the server
   • CIt establishes a TCP connection to the TFTP server on port 21
   • DIt sends a UDP packet to port 69 requesting the file
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which statement about using TFTP on a network device is true?

   • ATFTP requires the user to provide a username and password.
   • BTFTP provides encryption to protect the transferred files.
   • CTFTP is commonly used for firmware upgrades and configuration backup.
   • DTFTP uses TCP to ensure reliable delivery.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Which two ports are used by FTP for control and data connections, respectively?

   • A69 and 21
   • B21 and 20
   • C22 and 21
   • D20 and 21
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