Microsoft Windows 98 Communication & Stakeholder Relations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Windows 98 protocol was commonly used by Outlook Express to retrieve email from a mail server while leaving messages stored on the server?
- POP3
- IMAP (Correct answer)
- SMTP
- NNTP
Correct answer: IMAP
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) stores messages on the server, allowing access from multiple devices, unlike POP3 which downloads and deletes them.
Question 2: A Windows 98 user needs to inform stakeholders of urgent updates automatically each time they launch Internet Explorer. Which feature supports scheduled content delivery?
- Active Desktop Channels (Correct answer)
- NetMeeting Alerts
- HyperTerminal scripts
- Briefcase sync
Correct answer: Active Desktop Channels
Active Desktop Channels (using the Channel Definition Format) could be subscribed to for automatic content delivery and updates on the desktop or browser.
Question 3: Which Windows 98 protocol is responsible for SENDING outgoing email messages from Outlook Express to a mail server?
- IMAP
- POP3
- SMTP (Correct answer)
- NNTP
Correct answer: SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol used to send email from a client application to a mail server.
Question 4: A team leader wants to call a stakeholder's phone number directly from the Windows 98 desktop. Which accessory provides this capability?
- NetMeeting
- Phone Dialer (Correct answer)
- HyperTerminal
- Dial-Up Networking
Correct answer: Phone Dialer
Phone Dialer was a Windows 98 accessory that could dial phone numbers through a modem or telephone line connected to the PC.
Question 5: When a stakeholder sends an email with a digitally signed attachment in Outlook Express on Windows 98, what does the digital signature verify?
- File compression level
- Sender identity and message integrity (Correct answer)
- Encryption strength of the attachment
- Compatibility with Windows 98 file system
Correct answer: Sender identity and message integrity
A digital signature in Outlook Express confirmed the sender's identity and ensured the message had not been tampered with in transit.
Question 6: A Windows 98 user wants to organize stakeholder email into folders automatically as messages arrive. Which Outlook Express feature enables this?
- Address Book Groups
- Message Rules (Correct answer)
- Newsgroup Filters
- Digital ID Policies
Correct answer: Message Rules
Message Rules in Outlook Express allowed automated actions — such as moving, flagging, or deleting messages — based on sender, subject, or other criteria.
Question 7: Which Windows 98 networking feature allowed users to share a single internet connection from one PC with other computers on a local network?
- Dial-Up Networking alone
- Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (Correct answer)
- Direct Cable Connection
- NetMeeting Relay
Correct answer: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), introduced as part of Windows 98 Second Edition, allowed multiple LAN computers to share one dial-up or broadband internet connection.
Microsoft Windows 98 Communication & Stakeholder Relations 3
Which Windows 98 protocol was commonly used by Outlook Express to retrieve email from a mail server while leaving messages stored on the server?