How will you configure the email settings for an application?

You work as a Project Manager for Company Inc. Your current project is based on WSS and Microsoft
Project Server. You are using a Web application that the end user would like to monitor. The Web
application can be configured to send the user a message to his email address whenever there is a
new status update, error message, or other reporting information. How will you configure the email
settings for an application?

A.
Through the Microsoft Project Server administrator console

B.
Through the Web Application Management Tab in Microsoft Project Server

C.
Through the SharePoint Web Application Outgoing E-mail Settings dialog box

D.
Through the SharePoint Web Application SMTP dialog box

Explanation:
Outgoing email messages are configured through the WSS Web Application Outgoing E-Mail settings.
You can access this dialog box through the Application Management tab.
Answer option D is incorrect. Email cannot be configured through the SharePoint Web Application
SMTP dialog box.
Answer option A is incorrect. Email cannot be configured through the Microsoft Project Server
administrator console.
Answer option B is incorrect. Email cannot be configured through the Web Application Management
Tab in Microsoft Project Server.
What is Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)?
Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) is a technology used to increase the efficiency of business
processes and improve team productivity. It is used to create Web-based environment in which
users can share information and documents. It provides a single workspace for teams to coordinate
schedules, organize documents, and participate in discussions within the organization and over the
extranet. WSS is easy to use and can be deployed rapidly because of its familiar Web-based interface
and close integration with tools such as the Microsoft Office.