An Internet standard that allows for adding media attachments to an email is called:

Correct option is A

MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions): MIME is an internet standard that extends the format of email to support text in character sets other than ASCII, as well as attachments such as images, audio, video, and application programs. It allows emails to carry multimedia files, making it possible for users to attach various file formats like PDFs, JPEGs, and others.
Information Booster:
1. Email Protocols: Common email protocols include SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for sending emails, POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3), and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) for retrieving emails from servers.
2. MIME in Web Browsers: MIME types are also used in web browsers to determine how to handle files. For example, a browser will use MIME to decide whether to display an image or download a file.
3. Evolution of MIME: Originally, emails were limited to plain text, but with the introduction of MIME, it became possible to send rich text (HTML emails), and attachments like images, videos, and documents.
Additional Knowledge:
Example of MIME Types:
· text/html: Used for HTML documents.
· image/jpeg: Used for JPEG images.
· application/pdf: Used for PDF documents.
Security Considerations: Some email systems may block certain MIME types (like executable files .exe) to prevent the spread of malware.