I don’t have a problem. Ok, maybe.



Which of these would be the best choice for retrieving mail on a mobile device? Pick two.

A) SMTP

B) POP3

C) IMAP

D) SNMP

E) SMAIL

F) The protocol has to support me checking email every 5 seconds


The answer: B) POP3, and C) IMAP

The POP3 and IMAP protocols are used for retrieving and reading mail from a mail server. The SMTP protocol is used on a mobile device for sending (but not retrieving) emails.

Want to know more? Watch “Configuring Email on Mobile Devices.”

Our mobile devices allow us to keep up with our inbox wherever we may travel. In this video, you’ll learn about configuring email accounts on iOS and Android devices.