II0-001 · Question #157
Which of the following is not an internet email protocol?
The correct answer is D. SNMP. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is not an email protocol - it's used for monitoring and managing network devices like routers, switches, and servers, making D the correct answer. The three distractors are all genuine email protocols: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer…
Question
Which of the following is not an internet email protocol?
Options
- ASMTP
- BPOP3
- CIMAP
- DSNMP
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A7% (3)
- B16% (7)
- C2% (1)
- D74% (32)
Explanation
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is not an email protocol - it's used for monitoring and managing network devices like routers, switches, and servers, making D the correct answer.
The three distractors are all genuine email protocols: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used to send email between servers; POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) allows clients to download email from a server, typically removing it from the server afterward; IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows clients to read and manage email directly on the server, keeping messages synced across devices.
Memory tip: Group the real email protocols by direction - SMTP sends, POP3 and IMAP receive. SNMP breaks the pattern because it has nothing to do with messages between people; the "N" stands for Network, which hints at its network management role rather than mail delivery.
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