Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
Virus
A
a program that can be transferred from one computer to another, damaging the computer system
2
Q
Recipient
A
the person who is receiving the email that has been sent
3
Q
Distribution List
A
a list of email addresses and names of people that can be emailed as a group
4
Q
Encryption
A
when data is put into a secret code so that it can only be read by the sender and someone authorised to receive the email
5
Q
Attachment
A
a document which is stored as a file on a computer and sent alongside an email, such as a photograph, image or report
