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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 129

SSC CHSL Tier II - 10 Jan 2024 - Shift 1 • Computer • Q129

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What protocol is commonly used for sending and receiving emails?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).

 

  • The protocol commonly used for sending and receiving emails is the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) for sending emails and the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) or Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) for receiving emails.
  • SMTP is responsible for sending emails from the sender's email client to the recipient's email server.
  • It handles the transmission of email messages over the Internet.