A Journal States on Its Editorial Page, "A Query Letter

A journal states on its editorial page, "A query letter is required before article submission to this refereed journal. If a manuscript is requested, both hard copy and an electronic copy will be required. After initial acknowledgement of receipt, authors will receive a response from the editor within 4 months." What does this statement mean?

A) Within 4 months, the author will be notified whether the article is accepted.
B) The author will be notified immediately of the manuscript's acceptance.
C) Only the editor reviews manuscripts.
D) The journal uses peer review.
E) If authors send a manuscript, without an initial query, it will be returned.
F) If authors send a query letter, they will be requested to send a manuscript.
G) If a manuscript is accepted, it will be published within 4 months.
H) No manuscripts are ever accepted.