Ring with every element idempotent

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I am having query in this MCQ. Let $R$ be a ring such that every element is idempotent then

(a) Every prime ideal is maximal ideal.

(b) Every maximal ideal is prime ideal

(c) if $|R|> 2$ implies $R$ never ID

(d) If $|R| > 2$ implies $R$ never field.

As every element is idempotent, they are taking about Boolean ring. And in Boolean ring every prime ideal is maximal and every maximal is prime hence option a and b is true. How to deal with option c and d. Actually both c and d are also given true. Can u explain or hint me why both has to be true. Just hint me, why for $|R|> 2$ is not Integral domain.

Thanks in advance!!