COMPUTER NETWORKING

APPLICATION LAYER

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an advantage for IMAP?
A
If you delete the email it is still stored in the server
B
You do not have to be logged in to the Internet to read your messages
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The emails remain safe on the server even if the client machine fails or is stolen/destroyed. Email status, such as read, unread, is also saved on the server and synchronized across all devices. Fetches email header and does not download the entire email unless you open it.

Detailed explanation-2: -IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol. This second method, like POP, is used for email retrieval purposes, and starts by accessing email from a remote server. Instead of then storing locally and deleting from the server, the email just simply stays on the server.

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