Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
151
Which of the following components is strictly required to successfully send an email?
Answer:
Receiver's email address
To send an email, the system must know the destination. The recipient's email address is the mandatory field required for the mail server to route the message correctly. Other fields like the subject or attachments are optional and not required for transmission.
152
What types of items can be attached to an email message in Gmail?
Answer:
All of these
Gmail provides a versatile attachment feature that allows users to send various types of digital content. Users can attach documents, images, and general files to their emails, facilitating the easy sharing of information and media with other users across the internet.
153
An email address is composed of which two primary components?
Answer:
User Name and Domain Name
An email address consists of a local part (the user name) and a domain name, separated by an '@' symbol. The user name identifies the specific account, while the domain name identifies the mail server hosting that account.
154
What term describes unsolicited messages sent in bulk via email?
Answer:
Spam
Spam refers to unsolicited, irrelevant, or inappropriate messages sent to a large number of recipients, typically for advertising, phishing, or malicious purposes. It is a common nuisance in email communication that is often filtered by modern email service providers.
155
What does CC stand for?
Answer:
Carbon Copy
In the context of email, CC stands for Carbon Copy. The term originates from the use of carbon paper to make copies of documents. Sending a 'CC' sends a copy of the email to recipients other than the primary one listed in the 'To' field, and all recipients can see who received the copy.
156
What does the abbreviation BCC mean when sending an email?
Answer:
Blind Carbon Copy
BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. When you add a recipient to the BCC field of an email, they receive a copy of the message, but their email address is hidden from all other recipients in the To, Cc, and BCC fields.
157
What is junk e-mail also called?
Answer:
spam
Junk e-mail is more commonly known as spam. This term refers to unsolicited and unwanted electronic messages sent in bulk to a large list of recipients, typically for commercial advertising, phishing, or spreading malware.
158
What facilitates the exchange of messages in an email system?
Answer:
Network
For an email system to function, a network is essential. The network (typically the Internet) provides the communication pathways for email messages to travel from the sender's mail server to the recipient's mail server, enabling the exchange of messages across geographical distances.
159
Where do you put email addresses of individuals who should receive a copy of a message but remain hidden from other recipients?
Answer:
Recipient's email
To send a copy of an email to someone while keeping their address hidden from other recipients, you use the Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) field. This is the correct place within the recipient's email section to add their address for private copying.
160
What term describes unwanted, repeated messages like bulk emails sent without consent?
Answer:
Spam
Spam is the term used for unsolicited digital communication, most commonly email, sent in bulk. These messages are sent without the recipient's consent and are often for commercial purposes, but can also be malicious.