INTRODUCTION
PROTOCOL LAYERING
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Question
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Which of these are true for IMAP?
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Permanently downloads emails from server to client
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Synchronises folders on server and all clients
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Leaves a copy of your emails on the email server
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Is the oldest email protocol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The IMAP Copy is used to transfer the emails from the old server to a new server.
Detailed explanation-2: -IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol. It is an application layer protocol which is used to receive the emails from the mail server. It is the most commonly used protocols like POP3 for retrieving the emails. It also follows the client/server model.
Detailed explanation-3: -As an incoming email protocol, IMAP functions as the intermediary between the email server and email client. When users read an email using IMAP, they read them off the server. They don’t actually download or store the email on their local device.
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