Email Protocols Quiz

Email Protocols

• SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending mail at the application layer.
• The client SMTP process connects to port 25 when sending email.
• POP (Post Office Protocol) or IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are used for retrieving email at the application layer.

SMTP Message Header

• A valid email address is required in the message header of an SMTP message.

SMTP Message Delivery

• If the destination email server is not online when messages are sent, SMTP holds the message and attempts to deliver it later.

Network Topologies

Mesh Topology

• A mesh topology entails a network where each device is connected to every other device.

Star Topology

• The characteristic of a star topology is that all devices are connected to a central device or hub.

Ring Topology

• Data flow is managed in a ring topology through a circular configuration where data travels in one direction around the ring.

Bus Topology

• The defining feature of bus topology is a single cable that connects all devices in a linear sequence.

Logical Topology

• Logical topology defines how data is transmitted and routed through a network, regardless of the physical connections.

Test your knowledge of email protocols with this quiz covering SMTP, POP3, and IMAP. Learn about the communication between email clients and servers, as well as the transfer of messages between mail servers.