Which protocol is primarily used to send email messages from a client to a mail server?

Options

  • A. POP3
  • B. IMAP
  • C. SMTP
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. SMTP

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: SMTP

  • SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
  • It is used to send outgoing email messages.
  • POP3 and IMAP are mainly used for retrieving or accessing emails.