Question

Assertion (A): FTP is used for transferring files over a network.

Reason (R): FTP encrypts all file transfers for secure communication.

Options

• Both A and R are True, and R correctly explains A.

• Both A and R are True, but R does not correctly explain A.

• A is True, but R is False.

• A is False, but R is True.

Answer 1

A is True, but R is False.

Explanation:

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) does not encrypt files; it transfers them in plain text. For secure transfer, FTPS or SFTP is used instead.