Which protocol is used to send and receive email on the internet?
Correct answer: A. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
- A. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
- B. Simple Mail Terminal Protocol
- C. Simple Mail Transition Protocol
- D. Simple Mail Transport Protocol
Explanation
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the primary protocol for sending and receiving email messages over the internet. It establishes the communication channel between email servers to transmit emails from the sender's server to the recipient's server. SMTP focuses on the delivery aspect of emails, ensuring they reach the intended recipient server.
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