QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS 2020
What is Email?
electronic mail is the composing sending and receiving of messages electronically
over a network such as the internet
ISP-based email
access email using software e.g. Microsoft outlook
access without being online (emails stored on local computer)
monthly ISP charges + Internet access charges
Web based email
Accessed using a web browser anywhere with internet access
need to be online to access (emails stored on web)
free of charge but pay for internet access
Format of email address
User or account holder
@
Domain - service provider, type of organisation and geographical location
Address book or contacts list
contains emails addresses and information such as phone numbers
Mailing list
group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name. One email sent to the list
is sent to all the email addresses
Cc field
input receiver of an email message if the person is not the main recipient. all
recipients names here a visible
Bcc field
input receiver of an email message if the person is not the main recipient. recipients
in this field are not visible to other recipients
Social networking sites
Interactive websites where people can post about their interests for others to read,
respond and react. privacy not guaranteed. think carefully before posting
Instant messaging, Chat, SMS
Weblog
website updated with news and events most recent entries appear at the top
Fax to email
send and receive faxes using a computer and email system
Netiquette
good manners and showing respect for others when using the internet
Netiquette with email
ensure that the tone of the message matches the audience. follow guidelines to be
respectful