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  • Friday, November 06, 2009 3:28 AMMan Ng Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
    I don't understand below answer come from 070-236, I wonder the answer is wrong or anyone can correct me.  Thank!

    Q) you are required to permit users to securely synchronize e-mail and contact info, in addition, their mobile device doesn't need to connect to their client computer.  Which action should be performed to achieve the goal?

    A) To achieve the goal, the mobile devices should be configured to use Microsoft ActiveSync.
    B) To achieve the goal, the mobile devices to use IMAP4 should be set.

    Why the given answer is A ???

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  • Friday, November 06, 2009 4:26 AMmarkmorow Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    IMAP4 is just mail and it also does it in plain text unless you are using SSL. ActiveSync does the additional stuff and securely over SSL.
    Mark Morowczynski|MCT| MCSE 2003:Messaging, Security|MCITP:ES, SA,EA|MCTS:Windows Mobile Admin|Security+|http://almostdailytech.com
    • Marked As Answer byMan Ng Friday, November 06, 2009 4:30 AM
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  • Friday, November 06, 2009 4:26 AMmarkmorow Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    IMAP4 is just mail and it also does it in plain text unless you are using SSL. ActiveSync does the additional stuff and securely over SSL.
    Mark Morowczynski|MCT| MCSE 2003:Messaging, Security|MCITP:ES, SA,EA|MCTS:Windows Mobile Admin|Security+|http://almostdailytech.com
    • Marked As Answer byMan Ng Friday, November 06, 2009 4:30 AM
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