Which of the following statements is correct about email functionality?

Question

Which of the following statements is correct about email functionality?

1. A. Email filters/rules cannot automatically forward emails to another account without user intervention.
2. B. Digital signatures in email encrypt the message body so that only the recipient can read it.
3. C. POP3 protocol is used to download emails from the server to a local computer. (Correct answer)
4. D. Using BCC ensures the sender and recipients cannot see each other.

Correct Answer

Option C — C

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option C.

Key Points

• POP3 is used to download emails from the server to a local computer.
• POP3 (Post Office Protocol v3) downloads messages from the mail server to a single local device, typically removing them from the server.
• That statement is correct.

Additional Information

• (A) Email filters/rules CAN auto-forward without user intervention — that is their purpose.
• (B) A digital signature authenticates the sender and proves integrity; it does not encrypt the message body (encryption is a separate function).
• (D) BCC hides recipients from each other, but the sender is always visible to every recipient.

Exam Tip

• contrast POP3 (downloads, single device) with IMAP (keeps mail on the server, syncs across devices) — IMAP is preferred for multi-device access.