Unit 4 Questions Email

Grade 10
1) What is email short for?
a) Extraordinary mail
b) Electronic mail
c) European mail

2) Which of the following is NOT needed to send an email?

a) Email software
b) Word processing software
c) Internet connection

3) What is email that can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection and a web browser
known as?
a) Internet mail
b) Email
c) Webmail

4) Which of the following is a valid email address?

a) john.isp@com
b) john@isp.com
c) john@isp/com

5) Which of the following is NOT a feature of email?

a) Electronic signatures can be attached
b) Files, graphics or sound files can be sent as attachments
c) Guarantee that the recipient will read the message instantly

6) What is an email that tries to trick a user into providing personal information such as bank details known
as?
a) Hacking
b) Phishing
c) Copyright theft

7) Which of the following is NOT a sensible thing to do if you want to prevent your computer becoming
infected with a virus sent by email?
a) Open all attachments sent to you
b) Only open attachments from people you know and trust
c) Regularly update your anti-virus software

8) Unsolicited emails are commonly known as what?

a) Spam
b) Rubbish
c) Viruses

9) What is an email attachment?

a) A forwarded email
b) A file sent with an email
c) A reply to an email