13 Flashcards

1
Q

What does SMTP stand for?

A

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

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2
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What is the purpose of POP3?

A

To retrieve emails from a mail server

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3
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What does IMAP stand for?

A

Internet Message Access Protocol

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4
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True or False: SMTP is used for receiving emails.

A

False

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5
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Which protocol allows users to access emails from multiple devices while keeping them synced?

A

IMAP

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6
Q

Fill in the blank: POP3 stands for Post Office ______ Protocol.

A

Post Office Protocol

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7
Q

What port does SMTP typically use?

A

Port 25

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8
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What port does POP3 typically use?

A

Port 110

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9
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What port does IMAP typically use?

A

Port 143

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10
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Which protocol is known for its offline email access capability?

A

POP3

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11
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Which protocol is more commonly used for accessing emails from a web browser?

A

IMAP

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12
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True or False: IMAP stores emails on the client device.

A

False

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13
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Which protocol is considered more secure, POP3 or IMAP?

A

IMAP

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14
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What is the main function of SMTP?

A

To send emails between servers

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15
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Which protocol is more suitable for users with limited storage space on their devices?

A

POP3

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16
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What is the main difference between POP3 and IMAP?

A

POP3 downloads emails to the client device, while IMAP stores them on the server.

17
Q

What does a mail transfer agent (MTA) do in the email delivery process?

A

Routes and delivers emails between servers

18
Q

What is a key advantage of using IMAP over POP3?

A

IMAP allows users to organize emails into folders on the server.

19
Q

Which protocol is typically used by email clients to send emails?

A

SMTP

20
Q

What does MUA stand for in the context of email?

A

Mail User Agent