What protocol is this?



What protocol commonly uses TCP port 25?

A) FTP

B) POP3

C) SMTP

D) Telnet

E) Kyoto


The answer: C) SMTP

The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is used to transfer mail between devices using TCP port 25.

Want to know more? Watch “Common Ports.”

The fundamental languages used over our computer networks are a standard set of protocols that are used around the world. In this video, you’ll learn about protocols and the set of standards associated with TCP/IP. You’ll also learn the essentials of TCP/IP and how subnetting can be used to build today’s modern networks.