How to Answer: Are you familiar with anonymous FTP, and can you provide the use case for it?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Network Engineer job interview.
28. Are you familiar with anonymous FTP, and can you provide the use case for it?
How to Answer
Interviewers will ask you about different technologies used in networking. Some of these questions address the technologies the company currently uses or is considering. Others may be general questions to explore your knowledge. When responding to technical questions, keep your answers brief. Also, be prepared for follow-up questions which the interviewer will use to explore the topic in more detail.
Written by William Swansen on September 13th, 2021
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Anonymous Answer
"File transfer port or protocol. To transfer file between network on port 20 or 21."
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It sounds like you have a clear understanding of what anonymous FTP is and how it's used. Can you also provide an example of a time when you've used anonymous FTP yourself? This will make your answer more meaningful and memorable to the interviewer.
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Anonymous Answer
"Anonymous FTP allows remote users to use the FTP server without an assigned user ID and password. This is typically only used for general access users. It is convenient but raises security concerns."
Stephanie's Feedback
From your response, it's clear that you have familiarity with anonymous FTP and its use. To strengthen your response, I suggest adding a concluding sentence to indicate your comfort using this in past roles or the role you're currently applying to.