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What is the primary function of SMTP in mail communication?
What is the primary function of SMTP in mail communication?
What is the purpose of the 'user' command in the POP3 protocol?
What is the purpose of the 'user' command in the POP3 protocol?
What is the difference between POP and IMAP?
What is the difference between POP and IMAP?
What is the purpose of the 'list' command in the POP3 protocol?
What is the purpose of the 'list' command in the POP3 protocol?
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Which protocol is used by web-based email services such as Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo!Mail?
Which protocol is used by web-based email services such as Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo!Mail?
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What is the purpose of the 'retr' command in the POP3 protocol?
What is the purpose of the 'retr' command in the POP3 protocol?
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Which RFC is related to the Post Office Protocol (POP)?
Which RFC is related to the Post Office Protocol (POP)?
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What is the purpose of the 'pass' command in the POP3 protocol?
What is the purpose of the 'pass' command in the POP3 protocol?
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What is the primary purpose of an SMTP client?
What is the primary purpose of an SMTP client?
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What is the port number used by SMTP for transferring email messages?
What is the port number used by SMTP for transferring email messages?
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What is the purpose of the RCPT TO command in SMTP?
What is the purpose of the RCPT TO command in SMTP?
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What is the role of a mail server in the email delivery process?
What is the role of a mail server in the email delivery process?
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What is the name of the protocol used for sending email messages between mail servers?
What is the name of the protocol used for sending email messages between mail servers?
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What is the significance of the 354 reply code in SMTP?
What is the significance of the 354 reply code in SMTP?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of SMTP?
Which of the following is a characteristic of SMTP?
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What is the format required for email messages transferred using SMTP?
What is the format required for email messages transferred using SMTP?
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What is the purpose of the CRLF.CRLF sequence in SMTP?
What is the purpose of the CRLF.CRLF sequence in SMTP?
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What is the purpose of the handshaking phase in an SMTP transaction?
What is the purpose of the handshaking phase in an SMTP transaction?
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Which standard specifies the format of email messages?
Which standard specifies the format of email messages?
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What is the command used by an SMTP client to initiate a mail transaction?
What is the command used by an SMTP client to initiate a mail transaction?
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What is the purpose of a message queue in a mail server?
What is the purpose of a message queue in a mail server?
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What is the difference between the MAIL FROM command and the From: header line?
What is the difference between the MAIL FROM command and the From: header line?
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What is the primary difference between SMTP and HTTP?
What is the primary difference between SMTP and HTTP?
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What is the term for the mail reader software used by a user to access their mailbox?
What is the term for the mail reader software used by a user to access their mailbox?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SMTP?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SMTP?
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What is the protocol used by a user to access their mailbox on a remote mail server?
What is the protocol used by a user to access their mailbox on a remote mail server?
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Study Notes
Mail Access Protocols
- Email messages are composed of a header and body in 7-bit ASCII characters only
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for delivery and storage of email messages to the receiver's server
- Mail access protocols (POP and IMAP) are used for retrieval of email messages from the server
SMTP
- SMTP uses TCP to reliably transfer email messages from client to server on port 25
- SMTP has three phases: handshaking, transfer of messages, and closure
- Command/response interaction is used, with commands in ASCII text and responses in status codes and phrases
- Messages must be in 7-bit ASCII
Mail Servers
- Mail servers store incoming mail messages for users in mailboxes and outgoing mail messages in message queues
- SMTP protocol is used between mail servers to send email messages
- Users can compose, edit, and read mail messages using user agents (mail readers) like Outlook, Thunderbird, or iPhone mail client
POP and IMAP
- POP (Post Office Protocol) is used for authorization, download, and deletion of email messages
- IMAP (Internet Mail Access Protocol) has more features, including manipulation of stored messages on the server
- HTTP is used for web-based email services like Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo! Mail
SMTP Interaction
- SMTP interaction involves a series of commands and responses between the client and server
- Commands include HELO, MAIL FROM, RCPT TO, DATA, and QUIT
- Responses include status codes and phrases, such as 220, 250, and 354
Mail Message Format
- Email messages have a header and body, separated by a blank line
- Header lines include To:, From:, and Subject:
- RFC 822 is the standard for text message format
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This quiz covers mail access protocols such as SMTP, POP, and IMAP. It's designed for students of SKJ1063 SEM II 2023/2024. Test your knowledge of mail agents and user access!
