CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 402

Which of the following protocols are used to configure an email client to receive email? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. IMAP
• B. SMTP
• C. POP
• D. SFTP
• E. TFTP

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

IMAP and POP are both protocols used for retrieving emails. IMAP allows multiple devices to access the same mailbox while keeping the messages on the server, whereas POP downloads messages to a single device and typically removes them from the server. SMTP, on the other hand, is used for sending emails, and SFTP and TFTP are protocols for file transfer, not email configuration.