SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over a network and operates on TCP port 22?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SSH
SSH (Secure Shell) is used for secure remote login and file transfer, and it operates on TCP port 22. FTP uses ports 20-21, Telnet uses port 23, and SFTP (which runs over SSH) also uses port 22.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Telnet
Why it's wrong here
Telnet uses TCP port 23 and is unencrypted.
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SFTP
Why it's wrong here
SFTP does use port 22 by default, but it is a subsystem of SSH; the question asks for the protocol that operates on port 22, and SSH is the core protocol.
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FTP
Why it's wrong here
FTP uses TCP ports 20-21 and is not inherently secure.
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SSH
Why this is correct
SSH uses TCP port 22 and provides secure encrypted communications for file transfer and remote administration.
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Variation 1. Which of the following network protocols operates on TCP port 22 and provides secure remote administration of network devices?
easy- ✓ A.SSH
- B.Telnet
- C.RDP
- D.FTP
Why A: SSH (Secure Shell) uses TCP port 22 for encrypted remote administration, replacing insecure Telnet.
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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
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