One of the steps that the majority of system administrators running Internet e-mail servers have taken to reduce spam is to shut down ________.
A)spam filters
B)mail relaying
C)e-mail attachments
D)Outlook Express

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Mail relaying is a common method used by spammers to send bulk emails. By shutting down mail relaying and configuring the server to only allow authenticated users to send emails, system administrators can reduce the risk of their servers being used for spamming purposes. The other options mentioned do not directly address the issue of spam and may even increase the risk of receiving spam (such as disabling spam filters).

One of the Steps That the Majority of System Administrators