Discuss GIAC GISF Exam Topic 2 Question 85

Adam, a novice Web user is getting large amount of unsolicited commercial emails on his email address. Hesuspects that the emails he is receiving are the Spam. Which of the following steps will he take to stop theSpam?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AForward a copy of the spam to the ISP to make the ISP conscious of the spam.

BSend an email to the domain administrator responsible for the initiating IP address.

CReport the incident to the FTC (The U.S. Federal Trade Commission) by sending a copy of thespam message.

DClose existing email account and open new email account.

Suggested Answer: A, C

Get Premium GISF Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF Real Exam Format Detailed Explanations Instant Access Get Your Practice Test

24 comments · newest first

Lindsey 2 days ago

But it could help stop future spam.

Pamella 7 days ago

Closing the email account seems extreme.

Lindsey 12 days ago

I think reporting to the FTC is a must.

Valda 17 days ago

Agreed, stick to B and D!

Luis 22 days ago

I’d avoid A, not very practical.

Latonia 28 days ago

Same here! Those feel right.

Nobuko 1 month ago

I’d pick B and D for sure.

Valda 1 month ago

D is useful for the ISP awareness.

Luis 1 month ago

A could help too, but not sure.

Latonia 2 months ago

Closing the account? That's drastic!

Nobuko 2 months ago

C seems extreme, but effective.

Valda 2 months ago

Reporting to the FTC is smart.

Luis 2 months ago

I think B is a good choice.

Latonia 2 months ago

Yeah, spam is such a hassle!

Nobuko 2 months ago

This question is tricky.

Jesusa 3 months ago

Wait, can you really email the domain admin? Sounds weird.

Dorcas 3 months ago

Definitely report it to the FTC!

Rebecka 3 months ago

Not sure if forwarding to the ISP really helps.

Nickolas 3 months ago

Closing the account seems extreme, though.

Ena 3 months ago

Reporting to the FTC is a solid move!

Dulce 4 months ago

I definitely recall that reporting to the FTC is a valid option, but I wonder if sending an email to the domain admin actually does anything useful.

Carmela 5 months ago

I practiced a similar question where closing the account was one of the options, but I feel like it should be a last resort.

Izetta 5 months ago

I think forwarding the spam to the ISP is important too, but I’m a bit confused about whether contacting the domain administrator actually helps.

Shawn 5 months ago

I remember discussing how reporting spam to the FTC is a good step, but I'm not sure if closing the email account is really necessary.

GIAC GISF Exam - Topic 2 Question 85 Discussion