Which component of an email system is responsible for transferring messages between mail servers?

Options

  • A. Mail Transfer Agent
  • B. Web browser
  • C. File Transfer Protocol
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Mail Transfer Agent

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)

  • An MTA transfers email messages between mail servers.
  • It commonly uses SMTP for sending and relaying messages.
  • Examples include Postfix, Exim and Sendmail.