Junk e-mail is also called_________?
Correct answer: A. spam
- A. spam
- B. spoof
- C. sniffer script
- D. spool
Explanation
Spam is the term for unsolicited bulk email, commonly sent for advertising, scams, or malicious purposes. Spoofing means disguising an identity or source, while a sniffer captures network traffic.
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