Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

Which action can you take to ensure a blocked email newsletter is delivered to users?

1. Add a spamBlocker exception based on the From field of the newsletter email.

2. Set the spamBlocker action to quarantine the email for later retrieval.

3. Add a spamBlocker subject tag for bulk email messages.

4. Allow emails from the newsletter source with virus outbreak detection.

The correct answer is: Add a spamBlocker exception based on the From field of the newsletter email.

Adding a spamBlocker exception based on the From field of the newsletter email is an effective way to ensure that the blocked email newsletter gets delivered to users. This action essentially instructs the spam filter to bypass the filtering rules for any emails that originate from a specific email address or domain, which in this case would be the sender of the newsletter. By setting this exception, you are allowing emails from that address to pass through, ensuring that users receive the intended content without it being mistakenly categorized as spam. This approach is beneficial in scenarios where legitimate communications are misidentified as spam due to the characteristics of bulk emails, which may share similarities with known spam patterns. By adding an exception, you take control of the filtering process and allow the trusted source to deliver emails directly to users’ inboxes. The other options might either not address the issue directly or could still result in the emails being inaccessible to users. Quarantining emails means they are held in a separate location, requiring users to manually retrieve them, which could impede timely access. Using a subject tag may help categorize emails but does not ensure delivery. Lastly, allowing emails with virus detection implies a risk management approach that does not directly relate to ensuring delivery of newsletters.