Question

Randall is unhappy because the server at his college blocks some emails with attachments, so he is unable to receive a particular file from his friend.

Which is the best explanation for why certain email attachments are blocked?

A. They are blocked because people can share inappropriate files through email.
B. They are blocked because attachments use too much bandwidth.
C. They are blocked because certain attachments contain harmful viruses.
D. They are blocked because email is not the best way to share files.

Answer 1

Let's start out with the process of elimination.
Given the circumstances, in my opinion we can eliminate B. They are blocked because attachments use too much bandwidth. That would be incorrect since obviously it's on a college campus where it's given that files are always being shared. Second, D. They are blocked because email is not the best way to share files. since we mostly do share files through email. Now we're down to A and C. They both may seem logical, but emails don't scan files, or go through information. So we can eliminate A. They are blocked because people can share inappropriate files through email. So we're left with C. They are blocked because certain attachments contain harmful viruses. which would be your answer. As I've stated above, emails don't scan files, which means emails are prone to receiving viruses.

Answer 2

if the school has age restrictions it can read 18+ content but it depends on the school. Viruses as by my past experiences with friends can transfer from anywhere to another place because it disables security connections.

The answer is A.