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chads108 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is an advantage of using email?

A) Millions of users are comfortable with it.
B) It is easy to send any type of message.
C) Users can generate long message chains.
D) Users can send messages to several users at once, ensuring anyone with potential interest in the topic can be included.
E) It is the most effective communication tool available for project management updates and discussions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using email?

A) Email is universal.
B) Email messages can include emoticons for added depth of meaning.
C) Email allows for instantaneous responses.
D) Email allows users to be selective about who they send a message to.
E) Email allows for low value messages to be sent to multiple recipients.

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Over the years, email began to be used for many communication tasks simply because it was the only widely available digital format for written messages and millions of users were comfortable with it. Email is not usually the best choice for conversational communication (IM is better) or project management discussions and updates.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Explanation: E) In addition to the widespread availability of better alternatives for many communication purposes, the indiscriminate use of email has lowered its appeal in the eyes of many professionals. In a sense, email is too easy to useit's too easy to send low-value messages to multiple recipients and to trigger long message chains that become impossible to follow as people chime in along the way.