The File Transfer Protocol is built on __________.

The correct answer is client server architecture.

Key Points

• The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is built on a client-server architecture.
  • In this architecture, there are two main entities: the client and the server.
  • The client initiates a connection to the server and requests the transfer of files.
  • The server responds to the client's requests and handles the file transfer operations.
  • This architecture allows for the separation of concerns, with the client handling the user interface and the server managing the file storage and retrieval.
  • FTP uses two separate channels for communication: the control channel for commands and the data channel for transferring files.

Additional Information

• FTP can operate in either active or passive mode, depending on the way the client and server establish the data channel connection.
• FTP supports various commands for navigating directories, uploading and downloading files, and managing file permissions.
• FTP is commonly used for transferring large files, website content, and backup data.
• Though FTP is widely used, it is considered less secure compared to other protocols like SFTP or FTPS, which provide encrypted file transfer capabilities.