Multiple choice

Which of the following is true ?

  1. FTP allows systems with different directory structures to transfer files

  2. FTP allows a system using ASCII and a system using EBCDIC to transfer files

  3. FTP allows a PC and a SUN workstation to transfer files

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

FTP was designed for interoperability. It handles different directory structures through pathname translation, different character encodings (ASCII vs EBCDIC) through type commands, and works across entirely different platforms like PCs and UNIX workstations. All three scenarios are valid FTP use cases.

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