QUESTION $12$

Why is a user asked to accept the SSH host key upon first connection?

To establish the authenticity of the remote server and prevent man$-$in$-$the$-$middle attacks.

To streamline the login process by caching the server's public key.

To initiate a secure handshake between the client and the server.

To configure the user's client preferences for future connections.

To confirm the availability of the remote server on the network.