CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 413

Ann, a user, is receiving automatic replies from some email addresses she knows and others she does not.
Which of the following is happening?

Answer options

• A. Computer virus
• B. Invalid certificate
• C. Spam emails
• D. Hijacked email

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as automatic replies from known and unknown contacts suggest that Ann's email account may have been compromised. An email account that has been hijacked can send automated responses without the owner's consent, whereas a computer virus, invalid certificate, or spam emails would not typically result in such behavior.