ATA Risk Management & Mitigation 4

Question 1

A tutor uses a student's name and photo in marketing materials without written consent. This action primarily creates which type of risk?

Accepted Answer

Legal and reputational risk related to privacy law violations

Answer

Using a student's personally identifiable information without consent can violate FERPA and other privacy laws, creating legal and reputational exposure.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key principle of FERPA that tutors working in school-based programs must understand?

Accepted Answer

Student education records are confidential and require parental or eligible student consent to disclose

Answer

FERPA protects the privacy of student education records and generally requires consent before disclosure, covering K-12 and post-secondary institutions.

Question 3

A tutoring center experiences a data breach exposing student information. Which response step aligns with best practices in risk mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Notify affected families, document the breach, and review security protocols

Answer

Notifying affected parties, documenting the breach, and reviewing security protocols are the core steps in an effective data breach response.

Question 4

In a risk matrix, a risk classified as 'high likelihood / high impact' should be:

Accepted Answer

Prioritized for immediate mitigation strategies

Answer

Risks in the high likelihood/high impact quadrant represent the greatest threat and should receive the highest priority for mitigation resources.

Question 5

A tutor working online with students in different states should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

State-specific regulations regarding online education and minor protection may apply

Answer

Different states have varying laws on online education, mandatory reporting, and the protection of minors, requiring tutors to understand applicable state regulations.

(ATA) American Tutoring Association Certification Practice Test

(ATA) American Tutoring Association Certification Practice Test

ATA Risk Management & Mitigation 4