Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Autoresponder

What is an autoresponder?

• A program for blocking emails

• A software for organizing emails

• A tool for sending spam emails

• A script that automatically replies to emails

Where can autoresponders be configured?

• Exclusively on a mobile device

• Only on a web hosting platform

• On a social media platform

• On a mail server or using an email client

How are server-based autoresponders often configured?

• By writing physical letters

• Through a phone call

• By sending manual responses

• Using a webmail interface

What is required for a mail client autoresponder to work?

• The computer must be turned off

• The mail client must be open

• The email address must be changed

• The internet connection must be disconnected

What should you do if the autoresponder does not turn off automatically?

• Change the autoresponder settings

• Delete the email account

• Leave it active indefinitely

• Set a reminder to turn it off when you return

What is NOT considered an autoresponder?

• Email 'bounce' messages

• Email confirmations

• Away messages

• Spam emails

Where can cPanel admins manage autoresponders?

• By visiting a physical office

• By sending an email request

• By calling customer support

• By logging into the control panel for a specific account

What type of rule is typically created to set up an autoresponder using a mail client?

• A rule that forwards all emails to another address

• A rule that automatically replies to messages sent to a specific email address

• A rule that deletes all incoming emails

• A rule that marks all emails as spam

What can you do to ensure the autoresponder works when setting up a vacation reply on a server?

• Delete the email account

• Leave the server running indefinitely

• Enter a date range for when it is active

• Change the server settings

What happens if you set up a vacation reply in your mail program and then turn off your computer before leaving?

• The autoresponder will not work

• The autoresponder will work indefinitely

• The autoresponder will send an error message

• The autoresponder will send a delayed response