N10-005 · Question #517
Which of the following protocols are used to view and send mail from a local host off of a remote server? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is C. POP3 D. IMAP4. POP3 and IMAP4 are the two standard protocols used to retrieve and manage email stored on a remote mail server from a local email client. SMTP handles sending, while POP3 and IMAP4 handle retrieval.
Question
Which of the following protocols are used to view and send mail from a local host off of a remote server? (Select TWO).
Options
- ATFTP
- BSNMP
- CPOP3
- DIMAP4
- ESFTP
How the community answered
(21 responses)- B5% (1)
- C95% (20)
Why each option
POP3 and IMAP4 are the two standard protocols used to retrieve and manage email stored on a remote mail server from a local email client. SMTP handles sending, while POP3 and IMAP4 handle retrieval.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) is a lightweight file transfer protocol with no authentication - it is not used for email access.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and managing network devices, not for accessing email.
POP3 (Post Office Protocol v3) allows a local email client to download messages from a remote mail server, typically removing them from the server after download. It is one of the two core protocols for accessing remote mailboxes.
IMAP4 (Internet Message Access Protocol v4) allows a local client to view, manage, and synchronize email that remains stored on the remote server, making it ideal for multi-device access.
SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) provides secure file transfer over SSH and has no role in mail retrieval or viewing.
Concept tested: Email retrieval protocols POP3 and IMAP4
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/clients/pop3-and-imap4/pop3-and-imap4
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