Why is the telnet utility a poor choice for remote access to a device?
A) It provides no mechanism for authentication.
B) It does not allow for control of a computer remotely.
C) It cannot be used over a public WAN connection.
D) It provides poor authentication and no encryption.

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Telnet provides poor authentication and does not provide any encryption of data, which makes it susceptible to eavesdropping and unauthorized access. Therefore, it is not a secure protocol for remote access to devices. A better choice would be SSH (Secure Shell) which provides encryption of data and strong authentication mechanisms.

Why Is the Telnet Utility a Poor Choice for Remote