L2 ICT U1 Email Protocols Flashcard

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What does SMTP stand for in the context of sending emails?

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

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What is the role of SMTP in the email system?

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It controls the passing of an email from the user's computer to the outgoing email server and between servers.

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POP3

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Post Office Protocol 3

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What is the main function of POP3 in receiving emails?

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It allows an email client to download an email from an email server.

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IMAP

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Internet Message Access Protocol

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Characteristic of POP3

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Emails are accessible even when not connected to the internet, as they are stored locally.

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What is a benefit of using IMAP over POP3?

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Emails are stored on a central server and can be accessed on multiple devices.

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What is the store and forward model used for in internet messaging systems?

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To allow users to communicate with each other even when they are not both online at the same time.

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What is the Store & Forward Model in the context of email communication?

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A method of sending messages over a network where the message is sent to and stored on an intermediary device and only forwarded onto the recipient when they can be located.

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Which communication methods use the store and forward model? Options: Video conferencing, Instant messaging and mobile phone SMS, Live streaming, Radio broadcasting

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Instant messaging and mobile phone SMS