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Another email protocol that us used to retrieve email from mail servers. This is a more recent protocol. The emails are not deleted from the server after downloading them.Used when retrieving an email from a mail server to read/download.
A
POP (Post Office Protocol)
B
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
C
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is also an email retrieval protocol to retrieve email messages from the server. IMAP4 is the latest version in use.

Detailed explanation-2: -While the POP3 protocol assumes that your email is being accessed only from one application, IMAP allows simultaneous access by multiple clients.

Detailed explanation-3: -POP3 Protocol: When using the POP protocol all your eMail messages will be downloaded from the mail server to your local computer. You can choose to leave copies of your eMails on the server as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -IMAP (Internet Messaging Access Protocol) You can be logged in with multiple computers and devices simultaneously. Your mail archive is synced and stored on the server for all connected devices to access. Sent and received mail is stored on the server until the user permanently deletes it.

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