COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

NETWORK LAYER PROTOCOLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of IMAP?
A
Governs the downloading of emails between a server and client, but the email still remains on the server. The email can also be viewed offline.
B
Governs the sending and receiving of emails between server and client.
C
Governs the sending and receiving of emails between mail servers.
D
Governs the data transmission of data on a wired network.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -IMAP allows you to access your email wherever you are, from any device. When you read an email message using IMAP, you aren’t actually downloading or storing it on your computer; instead, you’re reading it from the email service.

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