Question

IMAP is a standard email protocol that stores email messages on a mail server and allows the end user to view and manipulate the messages. IMAP stands for?
1. Internet Mail Application Protocol
2. Internet Message Application Protocol
3. Internet Message Access Protocol
4. Internet Mail Access Protocol

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Internet Message Access Protocol

The correct answer is Internet Message Access Protocol.

• IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol.
• In computing, the Internet Message Access Protocol is an Internet standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve email messages from a mail server over a TCP/IP connection.
• IMAP is defined by RFC 3501.
• It is the most commonly used protocol like POP3 for retrieving emails.
• It also follows the client/server model. 

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