Btec L3 IT Email Protocols

A protocol is...

• A list of instructions written in plain English instead of program code

• A set of rules that define a method for transmitting data between devices over a network

• A definition of something related to sending emails

IMAP, POP3 and SMTP are all protocols for what?

"Different devices CANNOT naturally communicate with each other "

• True

• False

"A protocol gives a single language for different devices to be able to communicate with each other"

• True

• False

This protocol is used to send data from your email client to the outgoing mail server

• POP3

• IMAP

• SMTP

This protocol is a newer version of POP3

• SMTP

• IMAP

• FTP

• HTTP

This protocol only allows you to download emails to one client.

• VOIP

• SMTP

• IMAP

• POP3

SMTP stands for...

• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

• Speedy Mail Transfer Protocol

• Secure Mail Transfer Protocol

• Simple Message Transfer Protocol

POP3 stands for ____ Office Protocol 3

IMAP stands for _____ Message Access Protocol