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How Email Works: Understanding Email Clients and SMTP Servers

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What is the primary function of an SMTP server?

To store email messages
To route emails to their destination (correct)
To compose and send emails
To provide internet access to users

What is the purpose of a DNS server in the email sending process?

To send emails directly to the recipient's server
To verify the authenticity of the sender's email address
To provide a list of available email addresses
To determine how to route the email through the Internet (correct)

What type of software is an email client?

Web or desktop-based software that lets you send and receive emails (correct)
A protocol used for email communication
A server that stores email messages
A hardware device that connects to the internet

What is the response of the SMTP server when it is busy?

It sends a message saying 'Too busy; send later' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the client software contacting the ISP's server?

To connect to the SMTP server for sending the email (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS)?

To find the correct IP address for websites (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of routers in the email transmission process?

To decide which electronic pathway to send the email along (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of server is usually responsible for holding the email until the recipient asks for it?

POP or IMAP server (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing and Cloud-Based file sharing?

P2P file sharing involves the direct exchange of files between individual users, while Cloud-Based file sharing involves storing files on remote servers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of FTP (File Transfer Protocol)?

To transfer files between computers on a network (A) Signup and view all the answers

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