Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Mail Server

What is a mail server?

• A software for editing images

• A device used for printing documents

• A computer system that sends and receives email

• A tool for browsing the internet

Which protocols are used for sending and receiving email?

• TCP and UDP

• SSH and Telnet

• HTTP and FTP

• SMTP and IMAP

What is the purpose of mail server software?

• To design websites

• To edit videos

• To play music files

• To create and manage email accounts

Which mail server software is popular for Windows?

• Microsoft Exchange Server

• Google Chrome

• Adobe Photoshop

• Mozilla Firefox

What are the popular Linux mail server options for receiving mail?

• Dovecot and Courier

• Microsoft Office

• Adobe Acrobat

• Skype

What does the SMTP protocol handle?

• Outgoing mail requests

• Incoming mail requests

• Web browsing requests

• File transfer requests

Which email services may use dedicated hardware for sending and receiving email?

• Video streaming services

• Online shopping websites

• Large ISPs and public email services

• Social media platforms

What is the purpose of IMAP and POP3 protocols?

• To receive messages and process incoming mail

• To send messages and handle outgoing mail requests

• To play online games

• To watch movies online

What type of product is Microsoft Exchange Server?

• Open-source software

• Enterprise product used by large businesses

• Shareware software

• Freeware software

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• A server hosting the domain name "sample.com"

• A server hosting the domain name "techterms.com"

• A server hosting the domain name "example.com"

• A server hosting the domain name "test.com"