Why Should the Medical Assistant Avoid Opening E-Mail Attachments from Individuals

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why should the medical assistant avoid opening e-mail attachments from individuals who are strangers ?

• A) The medical assistant can open all attachments with equal confidence.
• B) The sender will know that the medical assistant has opened the attachment.
• C) If an attachment contains a virus, opening the attachment will launch the virus.
• D) There is no sense opening an attachment if the medical assistant is going to delete the message anyway.

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Definitions:

Unfamiliar Animals

Animals that are not commonly known or recognized by individuals, possibly eliciting curiosity or caution.

Stranger Anxiety

A form of distress that young children experience when exposed to people they do not recognize, typically noticeable around 8-9 months of age.

Tears

Liquid produced by the tear glands primarily for lubrication, nourishment, and protection of the eyes.

Distress

Negative stress that can result from challenging situations, causing anxiety or discomfort.