Understanding Internet Spam

Understanding Internet Spam

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Business, Education

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explains how spam, or unsolicited commercial email, works on the internet. It describes the tactics used by spammers, such as not verifying email addresses and using bots to collect them. Spammers send bulk emails without incurring costs, while recipients bear the expenses. The video also provides tips on protecting oneself from spam and promotes SEO services by linkdaddy.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of spam emails?

To market products and services

To reduce internet traffic

To enhance email security

To provide free services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who typically bears the cost of spam emails?

The government

The recipients

The email service providers

The spammers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do spammers typically gather email addresses?

By hacking into secure databases

By asking users to sign up voluntarily

By using bots to collect them from the internet

By purchasing them from email providers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy do spammers use to increase the chances of their emails being read?

Using attractive subject lines

Sending emails from known contacts

Sending emails at night

Using encrypted messages

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What service is mentioned in the video that offers a free backlinks campaign?

SEO Master

LinkDaddy

WebRank

Backlink Pro