What does FTP stand for?

• A. File Transfer Protocol
• B. File Transfer Procedure
• C. Fast Transfer Protocol
• D. File Transit Protocol

Answer: (A)

File Transfer Protocol is the standard method for transferring files over a TCP/IP network. It defines how a client and server communicate to move files between machines, handle login, and manage data transfers. That official name—File Transfer Protocol—matches the common term used in networking, making it the correct choice. The other options don’t reflect the recognized name: they suggest different terms like a procedure, an informal “fast” version, or a nonstandard “transit” term, none of which are the established name for this protocol.