COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

When the mail server sends mail to other mail servers it becomes ____?

A	SMTP host
B	SMTP server
C	SMTP client
D	Client server

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: When the mail server sends mail to other mail servers, it becomes an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) client. SMTP is a protocol used for sending email messages between servers.

Detailed explanation-2: -So when you send an email with SMTP host Gmail or AOL, the SMTP server processes your email, decides which server to send the message to and relays the message to that email server. The recipient’s inbox service provider, such as Gmail or AOL, then downloads the message and places it in the recipient’s inbox.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is used to deliver e-mail messages over the Internet. This protocol is used by most e-mail clients to deliver messages to the server, and is also used by servers to forward messages to their final destination.

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