212-89 Email Incidents Practice Question
Which protocol is used in conjunction with SPF and DKIM to provide instructions to the receiver on how to handle emails that fail authentication?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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DMARC
DMARC provides the policy instructions for SPF and DKIM failures.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SMTPS
Why it's wrong here
SMTPS is for encrypted transport.
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IMAP
Why it's wrong here
IMAP is for retrieving mail.
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DMARC
Why this is correct
DMARC defines the policy.
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POP3
Why it's wrong here
POP3 is for downloading mail.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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