An Email Quiz

1. An Attachment is....

An email from your BFF

A special feeling you get from a joke email

A file, like a photo or document that is sent with your email to another person.

When attaching a file, think about whether the recipient can open the file, do they have the right program?

Explanation

When attaching a file, think about whether the recipient can open the file, do they have the right program?

2. 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???

Send it to only your best friends

Delete the email - "chain" email is forbidden on all email systems

Keep it in your inbox and figure out who to send it to later

You are NEVER obligated to send such email along the line, in fact you shouldn't participate.

Explanation

You are NEVER obligated to send such email along the line, in fact you shouldn't participate.

3. A phishing email usually means...

An email from a friend about the best places to buy fishing equipment online.

An email that has a dirty joke in it.

An email that asks for personal information, like passwords, credit card numbers...

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.

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.

4. Which of the following is the place you would check to see any recent messages sent to you?

Junk email folder

Inbox

Sent Items

The Inbox is where all your good (not junk) email goes when it is sent to you.

Explanation

The Inbox is where all your good (not junk) email goes when it is sent to you.

5. The subject line in an email message...

Isn't required really, you should skip it to save time

Gives the recipient a clue about the main idea of the message

Is the person you are sending the email to

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!

Explanation

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!

6. If you click on "reply to all" when sending a message to someone, who has sent you an email...what does this mean???

Your reply will be sent to everyone listed on the "to" line of the original email.

Your reply will be sent to every teacher in Billerica

Your reply will go to everyone in your contacts list

Reply to all can lead to confusion if the message really isn't intended for everyone!

Explanation

Reply to all can lead to confusion if the message really isn't intended for everyone!

7. Which of the following choices is a legit email Address?

[email protected]

Jdoe.billerica.k12.ma.us

Www.jdoe.billerica.k12.ma.us

Email addresses always contain 3 parts - username (ex: jdoe, @ ("at" symbol and domain (ex: billerica.k12.ma.us )

Explanation

Email addresses always contain 3 parts - username (ex: jdoe, @ ("at" symbol and domain (ex: billerica.k12.ma.us )

8. In email, what is a "contact"??

It is the exact spot on the screen that you click on to send a message.

It is the phone number of the help desk

It is the email address and any information you keep in a special list of people you might email

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.

Explanation

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.

9. If you get a suspicious email from someone you don't know what should you do??

Just delete the email right away

Shut down the computer right away and call a techie!

Try to figure out who sent you the email.

Do NOT open any attachments in such email!!

Explanation

Do NOT open any attachments in such email!!

10. What is the rule about replying to someone in email??

You must reply on the same day

You must reply within 5 business days

What rule?? it's up to you and your schedule!

prompt reply to an email is nice, but not required- it's your life and email shouldn't control it!