BCG Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under BCG's Genealogical Proof Standard, which element requires the researcher to resolve conflicting evidence before stating a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Soundly reasoned conclusion

Answer

The GPS requires a 'soundly reasoned, coherently written conclusion' that addresses and resolves all conflicting evidence.

Question 2

A genealogist uses a county deed index to locate a grantor entry but does not examine the original deed. In GPS terms, this source is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

A derivative source

Answer

A compiled index is a derivative source because it was created from an original record and may contain transcription errors.

Question 3

Which BCG standard most directly addresses the obligation to seek out record types beyond the most obvious ones for a research problem?

Accepted Answer

Reasonably exhaustive search

Answer

The 'reasonably exhaustive search' element requires consulting a wide range of relevant sources, not just the most accessible ones.

Question 4

When a BCG applicant submits a portfolio, the Kinship Determination Project must demonstrate competency in which specific area?

Accepted Answer

Reasonably exhaustive research and sound reasoning across multiple generations

Answer

The KDP requires applicants to prove kinship through sound reasoning, exhaustive research, and accurate evidence across a multi-generational problem.

Question 5

A researcher finds two death certificates for the same individual listing different birthplaces. The appropriate GPS-compliant response is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze each certificate's informant and resolve the conflict in writing

Answer

Conflicting evidence must be analyzed by evaluating each informant's knowledge and resolving discrepancies with a written, reasoned explanation.

(BCG) Board for the Certification of Genealogists Practice Test

(BCG) Board for the Certification of Genealogists Practice Test

BCG Quality Assurance & Compliance 2