LPIC-2 Exam 202 (Linux Engineer) — Question 69

When are Sieve filters usually applied to an email?

Answer options

• A. When the email is delivered to a mailbox
• B. When the email is relayed by an SMTP server
• C. When the email is received by an SMTP smarthost
• D. When the email is sent to the first server by an MUA
• E. When the email is retrieved by an MUA

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Sieve filters are applied at the point of delivery to the mailbox, allowing for sorting and filtering of emails based on predefined rules. Options B, C, D, and E represent stages in the email transmission process where Sieve filters do not operate, as they are designed to act post-delivery once the email is in the recipient's mailbox.