lesson 7 review

when do you use the reply button

When responding to email messages that you have received, if you want to address only the original sender of the message

GNU Privacy Guard (GPG)

also known as GnuPG, is an open-source implementation of PGP that does not use patented algorithms.

A Mail Delivery Agent (MDA)

an email server program that receives sent messages and delivers them to their proper destination (or mailbox), where a user can pick them up

what is a gateway

computer that connects two networks that have different protocols.

An out-of-office message will explain why you

may not respond to email messages within a reasonably short period of time.

what must an email include at the very least

one address in the to field. (someone to send it to)

Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3)

referred to as a "store-and-forward" email service because POP3 servers receive and hold incoming email messages in the appropriate mailbox on the server until users log on (authenticate themselves with a user name and password) and download their mail.

The Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) protocols both support what

the encryption and decryption of email messages.

what is a blackhole list

is a published list of IP addresses known to be sources of spam.

A CAPTCHA

is a test designed to detect the automated systems used by spammers for registering email accounts.

An open relay

is an SMTP server that allows third-party relay of email messages.

what does netiquette mean

coined to establish general rules for Internet etiquette, and to encourage common sense and politeness.

when do you use the forward button

If you want to send the message to users who did not receive the original

snail mail

Slang term for the standard postal service.

Email programs include

address books that allow you to store names and information for your frequently accessed email contacts.

what comes after the @ symbol

domain

Attachment scanning always takes place at the

email server to ensure the attachments contain no malicious code that can be used to damage or infiltrate systems.

One disadvantage to web-based email is that

interruptions in Internet connection may prevent you from accessing your messages.

what do email clients do

save a copy of every message you send in the Sent or Sent Items folder.

why do you use a PIM

schedule appointments and meetings, store contact information, and manage tasks

what are attachments

separate files that you send with email messages.

to battle against spam on the client side you can

you can set up a spam filter in your email client to filter out spam messages

An email signature contains

your name and email address