What is the role of SMTP in a network?
Correct answer: B. Protocol used for transferring messages between end user and mail server is the correct answe
- A. Networking protocol
- B. Protocol used for transferring messages between end user and mail server is the correct answe
- C. Encryption standard
- D. Protocol used for smart card message interchange
Explanation
Protocol used for transferring messages between end user and mail server is the correct answer. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a set of communication guidelines that allow email clients (like your webmail or desktop email application) to send messages to mail servers. These messages are then forwarded to the recipient's mail server.
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