Q11. What is the main difference between “Bcc” and “Cc” in an email?
a) Bcc hides recipients’ addresses from others, while Cc shows all recipients’ addresses
b) Cc hides recipients’ addresses from others, while Bcc shows all recipients’ addresses
c) Bcc stands for “Blind Carbon Copy,” and Cc stands for “Carbon Copy”
d) There is no difference between Bcc and Cc
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Correct Answer: a) Bcc hides recipients’ addresses from others, while Cc shows all recipients’ addresses
Explanation: “Bcc” (Blind Carbon Copy) hides the addresses of recipients from each other, whereas “Cc” (Carbon Copy) shows all recipients’ addresses to everyone included in the email.
Q12. Which email protocol is used to send email messages?
a) IMAP4
b) POP3
c) SMTP
d) MIME5
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Correct Answer: c) SMTP
Explanation: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending email messages from a client to a server or between servers.
Q13. What is the function of the POP3 email protocol?
a) To send emails
b) To retrieve emails from the server
c) To encrypt email content
d) To manage email contacts
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Correct Answer: b) To retrieve emails from the server
Explanation: POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is used to retrieve emails from the server to the client device, allowing users to download and manage their email messages offline.
Q14. How does IMAP4 differ from POP3?
a) IMAP4 allows email management on the server, while POP3 downloads emails to the client
b) IMAP4 is used for sending emails, while POP3 is used for receiving emails
c) IMAP4 encrypts emails, while POP3 does not
d) IMAP4 and POP3 are the same
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Correct Answer: a) IMAP4 allows email management on the server, while POP3 downloads emails to the client
Explanation: IMAP4 (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows users to manage their emails directly on the server, providing access from multiple devices. In contrast, POP3 downloads emails to the client device and typically removes them from the server.
Q15. What is MIME5 in the context of email?
a) A protocol for email encryption
b) A method for sending multimedia content via email
c) A type of email client
d) A service for managing email accounts
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Correct Answer: b) A method for sending multimedia content via email
Explanation: MIME5 (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is used to send and receive multimedia content and non-textual data (such as images and videos) through email.
Q16. What is the purpose of an email client?
a) To manage and send email messages
b) To filter spam emails
c) To encrypt email content
d) To provide instant messaging services
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Correct Answer: a) To manage and send email messages
Explanation: An email client is software that allows users to manage, send, receive, and organize their email messages. Examples include Outlook Express and Netscape Mail.
Q17. Which of the following is an example of a web-based email client?
a) Outlook Express
b) Netscape Mail
c) Gmail
d) Thunderbird
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Correct Answer: c) Gmail
Explanation: Gmail is a web-based email client that can be accessed through a web browser. Outlook Express and Netscape Mail are desktop-based email clients, while Thunderbird is also a desktop client.
Q18. What is email encryption used for?
a) To increase email storage capacity
b) To protect email content from unauthorized access
c) To speed up email delivery
d) To organize email folders
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Correct Answer: b) To protect email content from unauthorized access
Explanation: Email encryption is used to secure the content of email messages so that only authorized recipients can read them, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Q19. Which email client is known for its integration with Microsoft Office applications?
a) Netscape Mail
b) Outlook Express
c) Gmail
d) Yahoo Mail
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Correct Answer: b) Outlook Express
Explanation: Outlook Express is known for its integration with Microsoft Office applications, allowing users to manage their email alongside other Office tools.
Q20. What does “creating groups” in email typically refer to?
a) Setting up a mailing list for multiple recipients
b) Organizing emails into folders
c) Blocking unwanted senders
d) Configuring email server settings
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Correct Answer: a) Setting up a mailing list for multiple recipients
Explanation: Creating groups refers to setting up mailing lists or contact groups to send emails to multiple recipients simultaneously, simplifying communication with large audiences.