Question 1

Obtaining a(n) ____________________ gets your electronic mailbox set up on an e-mail server.

Accepted Answer

e-mail account

Question 2

The computers and software that provide e-mail services form an e-mail system.

Accepted Answer

This is true. An e-mail system consists of hardware (computers) and software that are specifically designed for the purpose of sending, receiving, storing, and managing electronic messages (e-mails).

Question 3

An e-mail ____________________ is divided into fields that contain information such as the sender's e-mail address and the date and time the message was written.

Accepted Answer

header

Question 4

E-mail messages have a standard format that consists of three major sections: a header, a body, and a signature.

Accepted Answer

E-mail messages have a standard format that consists of three major sections: a header, a body, and optionally a signature. The signature is not a mandatory section.

Question 5

E-mail messages are usually stored in mid-sized files in a proprietary format.

Accepted Answer

E-mail messages are typically stored in either a server's database or in individual files in a standardized format, not necessarily in mid-sized, proprietary format files. Formats like MIME are commonly used for email storage and transmission.

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ is a block of text or graphics automatically added to the end of every e-mail message you send.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a block of text...

Question 7

In order for e-mail to be routed correctly, each e-mail address must be unique.

Accepted Answer

Each e-mail address must be unique to ensure that the message is sent to the correct recipient. If there are multiple identical e-mail addresses, it would be unclear which recipient should receive the message.

Question 8

Most e-mail clients offer several predefined folders, such as Inbox, Drafts, Sent Mail, Spam, and Trash.

Accepted Answer

Most e-mail clients come with a set of pre-defined folders to manage incoming and outgoing emails, including the Inbox, Drafts, Sent Mail, Spam, and Trash folders.

Question 9

It is recommended that legal documents that require a signature should be sent electronically.

Accepted Answer

While electronic signatures are legally valid for many types of documents, it is not universally recommended for all legal documents. Some documents, such as wills, codicils, and trusts, may have specific requirements that make electronic signatures inappropriate or invalid, depending on jurisdictional laws.

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ is a file, such as a document, photo, music clip, or spreadsheet, that is attached to and sent along with an e-mail message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a file, such as...

Question 11

You can save an attachment on your hard disk for later use.

Accepted Answer

This is true. When you receive an email with an attachment, you can download and save the attachment to your hard disk for future use.

Question 12

At the heart of a typical e-mail system is a(n) ____________________, which is a computer that acts as a central post office for a group of people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the heart of a typical e-mail...

Question 13

Systems that provide access to e-mail through a browser are called Global mail.

Accepted Answer

Systems that provide access to e-mail through a browser are typically called webmail or web-based email, not Global mail.

Question 14

Webmail is typically a free service accessed using a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Webmail is typically a free service accessed...

Question 15

Most address books include fields for expanded contact information, such as telephone numbers, mailing addresses, fax numbers, and company affiliations.

Accepted Answer

Most address books include fields for expanded contact information such as telephone numbers, mailing addresses, fax numbers, and company affiliations.

Question 16

Most Webmail services display a code called a(n) ____________________ that you have to type in at the end of the registration process.These codes are designed to block computer bots from creating e-mail accounts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most Webmail services display a code called...

Question 17

____________________ is unwanted electronic junk mail about medical products, low-cost loans, and software upgrades that often carries viruses and other malicious software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is unwanted electronic junk mail about...

Question 18

____________________ is an electronic version of the postal system that transmits messages from one computer to another, usually over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an electronic version of the...

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ contains a list of e-mail addresses for individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ contains a list of e-mail...

Question 20

Zipping files makes them smaller but increases transfer time.

Accepted Answer

Zipping files makes them smaller, which generally decreases transfer time because there is less data to transfer.

Quiz 20: Working With E-Mail