,1. Which protocol is primarily responsible for sending
emails from a client to a mail server?
- A) IMAP
- B) POP3
- C) SMTP
- D) HTTP
Answer: C) SMTP
Rationale: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is
used for sending emails, while IMAP and POP3 are used
for retrieving emails.
2. In a typical email delivery scenario, what component
acts as an intermediary to filter incoming mail for spam
before it reaches the recipient's inbox?
- A) Mail User Agent
- B) Mail Transfer Agent
- C) Mail Delivery Agent
- D) Mail Gateway
Answer: D) Mail Gateway
Rationale: A Mail Gateway often filters spam and can
include security measures before email delivery.
, server responsible for receiving emails for a domain.
4. What is the main role of the IMAP protocol in email
services?
- A) Transfer of emails from server to client
- B) Retrieval of emails while maintaining them on the
server
- C) Forwarding of emails to multiple recipients
- D) Encrypting email content
Answer: B) Retrieval of emails while maintaining them
on the server
Rationale: IMAP allows retrieval and management of
emails while they remain on the server, facilitating access
from multiple devices.
5. Which protocol provides a secure means for email
retrieval through encryption?
- A) POP3
- B) IMAPS
- C) HTTP
- D) FTP
Answer: B) IMAPS
Rationale: IMAPS (Internet Message Access Protocol
Secure) uses SSL/TLS to encrypt email retrieval, enhancing
security.
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