An Email Quiz
Review the videos on Phishing, Nettiquette and Billerica Web Mail before taking this short multiple choice quiz. You will need a password from the instructor to access this quiz.
- 1.
Which of the following choices is a legit email Address?
- A.
- B.
Jdoe.billerica.k12.ma.us
- C.
Www.jdoe.billerica.k12.ma.us
Explanation
Email addresses always contain 3 parts - username (ex: jdoe, @ ("at" symbol and domain (ex: billerica.k12.ma.us )Rate this question:
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- 2.
A phishing email usually means...
- A.
An email from a friend about the best places to buy fishing equipment online.
- B.
An email that has a dirty joke in it.
- C.
An email that asks for personal information, like passwords, credit card numbers...
Correct Answer
C. An email that asks for personal information, like passwords, credit card numbers...Explanation
A phishing email typically refers to an email that attempts to deceive the recipient into providing personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive data. These emails often appear to be from legitimate sources or organizations, but their intention is to trick individuals into divulging their confidential information. Phishing is a form of cybercrime that aims to exploit unsuspecting users and gain unauthorized access to their personal and financial accounts.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The subject line in an email message...
- A.
Isn't required really, you should skip it to save time
- B.
Gives the recipient a clue about the main idea of the message
- C.
Is the person you are sending the email to
Correct Answer
B. Gives the recipient a clue about the main idea of the messageExplanation
A subject line is very important! If it is missing, the mail might go to Junk Mail, and a person might not bother opening it, if you didn't bother putting a subject line. It is good form to include it!Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is the place you would check to see any recent messages sent to you?
- A.
Junk email folder
- B.
Inbox
- C.
Sent Items
Correct Answer
B. InboxExplanation
The Inbox is where all your good (not junk) email goes when it is sent to you.Rate this question:
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- 5.
An Attachment is....
- A.
An email from your BFF
- B.
A special feeling you get from a joke email
- C.
A file, like a photo or document that is sent with your email to another person.
Correct Answer
C. A file, like a photo or document that is sent with your email to another person.Explanation
When attaching a file, think about whether the recipient can open the file, do they have the right program?Rate this question:
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- 6.
If you get a suspicious email from someone you don't know what should you do??
- A.
Just delete the email right away
- B.
Shut down the computer right away and call a techie!
- C.
Try to figure out who sent you the email.
Correct Answer
A. Just delete the email right awayExplanation
Do NOT open any attachments in such email!!Rate this question:
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- 7.
If someone sends you an email Chain Letter, that asks you to send the email to all your friends or you will have bad luck, or something like that...what should you do???
- A.
Send it to only your best friends
- B.
Delete the email - "chain" email is forbidden on all email systems
- C.
Keep it in your inbox and figure out who to send it to later
Correct Answer
B. Delete the email - "chain" email is forbidden on all email systemsExplanation
You are NEVER obligated to send such email along the line, in fact you shouldn't participate.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the rule about replying to someone in email??
- A.
You must reply on the same day
- B.
You must reply within 5 business days
- C.
What rule?? it's up to you and your schedule!
Correct Answer
C. What rule?? it's up to you and your schedule!Explanation
prompt reply to an email is nice, but not required- it's your life and email shouldn't control it!Rate this question:
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- 9.
If you click on "reply to all" when sending a message to someone, who has sent you an email...what does this mean???
- A.
Your reply will be sent to everyone listed on the "to" line of the original email.
- B.
Your reply will be sent to every teacher in Billerica
- C.
Your reply will go to everyone in your contacts list
Correct Answer
A. Your reply will be sent to everyone listed on the "to" line of the original email.Explanation
Reply to all can lead to confusion if the message really isn't intended for everyone!Rate this question:
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- 10.
In email, what is a "contact"??
- A.
It is the exact spot on the screen that you click on to send a message.
- B.
It is the phone number of the help desk
- C.
It is the email address and any information you keep in a special list of people you might email
Correct Answer
C. It is the email address and any information you keep in a special list of people you might emailExplanation
A "contact" in email refers to the email address and any additional information that is stored in a special list of people you might email. This list allows you to easily access and send messages to specific individuals without having to search for their email addresses every time. It helps in organizing and managing your email communications effectively.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Please write a few lines about:Email privacy- OR - Email annoyances.
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