Chapter: 09. E Mail An Introduction
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Choose the best answer for each question.
What does “e-mail” stand for?
a) Express Mail
b) Electronic Mail
c) Electric Messenger
d) Emergency Message Which symbol separates the username and domain name in an e-mail address?
a) #
b) $
c) @
d) & Where are incoming e-mails usually stored?
a) Sent
b) Outbox
c) Spam
d) Inbox Which field should you use if you want to send an e-mail to multiple people but don’t want them to see each other’s addresses?
a) To
b) Cc
c) Bcc
d) Subject What does “LOL” commonly stand for in e-mail communication?
a) Lots of Love
b) Laughing Out Loud
c) Look Online
d) Learn Online Language Section B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentences with the correct word(s).
The Internet is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ computer network that connects hosts and end systems around the world. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is an Internet standard that allows sending audio, video, and images as e-mail attachments. The part of an e-mail address after the “@” symbol is called the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. You should always _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ from your e-mail account after checking messages, especially on a shared computer. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ are symbols that represent your facial expressions in electronic communication. Section C: True/False Questions
Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False.
Sending an e-mail is generally slower than sending traditional postal mail. If an e-mail doesn’t deliver on the first try, the mail server usually tries again automatically. Every e-mail user has the same e-mail address. The “Subject” field provides a short introduction about the e-mail’s purpose. “ASAP” is an acronym for “As Soon As Possible”. Section D: Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in one to two sentences.
What is the primary purpose of an e-mail address? Name two advantages of using e-mail compared to traditional mail. What does the “Outbox” folder in an e-mail account do? Why might an e-mail attachment be sent as a link from Google Drive instead of directly? Who was Ray Tomlinson, and what was his contribution to e-mail? Section E: Diagram-Based Question
Observe the image below, which shows a Google sign-in page for Gmail.
If you are a student creating your own e-mail account for homework, which option would you most likely click to proceed after this step? Section F: Long Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in 2-4 sentences.
You want to send an e-mail to your class teacher, Ms. Sharma, and also send a copy to your principal, Mr. Khan, but you don’t want Ms. Sharma to know that Mr. Khan received a copy. Explain which fields you would use for each recipient’s e-mail address and why. Imagine you are helping a younger sibling set up their first e-mail account. What are two important tips you would give them about creating a password and why? Section G: Environmental Awareness or Everyday Use
Think about sending a birthday invitation. How is sending it via e-mail (electronic mail) more beneficial for the environment compared to sending traditional paper invitations through the postal system? Give at least two reasons. 
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