Email Basics MCQs (Set-1)

Which field names the main recipient?

A Cc
B To
C Bcc
D Subject

What does Cc mean in email?

A Carbon copy
B Confidential copy
C Computer contact
D Content category

How does Bcc protect recipient privacy?

A Deletes recipient names
B Encrypts the email
C Blocks all replies
D Hides addresses from others

Which field briefly describes the message topic?

A From
B Cc
C Subject
D Signature

What belongs in the email body?

A Recipient address
B Main message text
C Mail server name
D Spam score

Where does an attachment appear?

A Alongside the message
B Inside the subject only
C In the sender field
D In the address domain

Which action responds only to the sender?

A Reply all
B Forward
C Archive
D Reply

When is Reply All appropriate?

A Only sender needs it
B Message is spam
C Everyone needs the response
D Recipient is unknown

What does Forward let you do?

A Delete the original
B Send message to others
C Hide the sender
D Recall delivered mail

What does the From field identify?

A Message sender
B Primary recipient
C Attachment type
D Mail folder

Which header can direct replies elsewhere?

A Message-ID
B Content-Type
C Date
D Reply-To

What separates the local part from the domain?

A #
B /
C @
D &

Which part follows the @ symbol?

A Subject line
B Domain
C Display name
D Message body

What is a draft?

A An unsent message
B A delivered reply
C A deleted attachment
D A spam report

Where may a sent message wait before delivery?

A Trash
B Spam
C Archive
D Outbox

What is a bounce message?

A Read receipt
B Calendar invitation
C Delivery failure notice
D Spam label

Which protocol commonly sends outgoing email?

A IMAP
B SMTP
C HTTP
D FTP

Which protocol syncs server mailboxes?

A IMAP
B SMTP
C DNS
D SSH

What does archiving usually do?

A Permanently erases mail
B Blocks the sender
C Marks as spam
D Removes from inbox

What happens when you delete an email?

A Moves to Drafts
B Sends a reply
C Moves to Trash
D Adds a label

Where should suspected junk mail go?

A Sent folder
B Spam folder
C Drafts folder
D Contacts

What should you do with a phishing message?

A Report it as phishing
B Forward it widely
C Reply with details
D Open every link

Which clue can signal phishing?

A Known sender’s usual update
B Expected calendar notice
C Routine internal report
D Unexpected urgent request

How should you check a suspicious link?

A Click it to verify
B Share it publicly
C Inspect its real destination
D Reply for confirmation

What is safest with an unexpected attachment?

A Open it immediately
B Verify the sender first
C Forward it to all
D Disable security tools

Which tool organizes Gmail messages without moving them?

A Labels
B Folders only
C Drafts
D Outbox

What can a mail filter do automatically?

A Change a sender’s password
B Recall a sent message
C Guarantee delivery
D Apply actions to matches

How can you find a message from one sender?

A Sort by attachment size
B Open every label
C Search their address
D Check the trash only

Which search narrows results to subject text?

A Search by font
B Search by subject
C Search by signature color
D Search by screen size

What can a mail signature contain?

A Name and contact details
B Account password
C Private recovery code
D Other recipients’ passwords

What is an email thread?

A A file attachment
B A spam filter
C A mailbox password
D Related messages grouped together

What should a clear subject line be?

A Blank and vague
B All punctuation
C Brief and specific
D A long paragraph

Which opening is suitable for a formal email?

A Hey you
B Dear Dr. Rao
C Yo
D No greeting ever

What should a professional email usually include?

A Clear purpose and action
B Unrelated personal details
C Hidden requests
D All-capital paragraphs

Why proofread before sending?

A Increase attachment size
B Hide the recipients
C Change server settings
D Catch errors and omissions

How can you avoid forgetting an attachment?

A Mention file only
B Send a blank email
C Attach before sending
D Use Bcc

What should an attachment filename communicate?

A Your account password
B Its contents clearly
C Only today’s weather
D A random character

When is Bcc useful for group mail?

A Protect recipient addresses
B Share every address
C Create a reply thread
D Send hidden attachments

What can Undo Send cancel in Gmail?

A Any delivered email forever
B Another person’s reply
C An opened attachment
D Recent message sending

Can ordinary email recall guarantee deletion after delivery?

A Yes, always
B Only with Bcc
C No, not reliably
D Only with attachments

Which setting can send a planned message later?

A Archive
B Schedule send
C Mark unread
D Create label

What does an automatic reply communicate?

A Temporary absence information
B A new password
C A delivery guarantee
D A virus scan

What is a read receipt?

A Proof of delivery always
B Spam folder label
C Unique email address
D Notice of message opening

Which field keeps secondary recipients informed?

A Bcc
B Subject
C Cc
D Reply-To

What does Message-ID identify?

A A mailbox password
B A unique message
C An attachment folder
D A recipient group

Which content type can include formatted email?

A HTML
B CSV only
C Executable code only
D Plain filename

What should you avoid including in an email?

A Relevant context
B A clear subject
C A requested deadline
D Unnecessary sensitive data

Why verify recipients before sending?

A Increase font size
B Change message format
C Prevent misdirected email
D Add a signature

Which action flags an email for later attention?

A Permanently delete
B Star or flag
C Block every sender
D Empty the inbox

What does marking a message unread do?

A Flags it for attention
B Retracts the sent message
C Removes it permanently
D Changes its recipient
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