BCG Quality Assurance & Compliance 5

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios represents a violation of BCG's standard for 'accurate citations'?

Accepted Answer

Citing a source from memory without verifying the details

Answer

Citing from memory without verification risks inaccuracy and is a direct violation of BCG's requirement for complete and accurate citations.

Question 2

In BCG portfolio requirements, a 'document work sample' primarily demonstrates the applicant's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Transcribe, abstract, translate, or analyze a genealogical document accurately

Answer

Document work samples showcase the applicant's skill in accurately handling individual genealogical records through transcription, abstraction, translation, or analysis.

Question 3

When a genealogist discovers that a previously certified BCG colleague has published fabricated evidence, the appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to BCG through appropriate channels

Answer

BCG's ethical standards require that members report credible evidence of professional misconduct to BCG through the proper reporting process.

Question 4

A genealogical conclusion based solely on DNA ethnicity estimates would fail GPS because:

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity estimates are statistical approximations that do not identify specific ancestors

Answer

Ethnicity estimates reflect broad population statistics and cannot identify individual ancestors, making them insufficient to support a genealogical conclusion under GPS.

Question 5

Under BCG's continuing education requirement, a CG credential is renewed every:

Accepted Answer

Five years

Answer

BCG requires credential renewal every five years, during which certified genealogists must demonstrate ongoing professional development.

(BCG) Board for the Certification of Genealogists Practice Test

(BCG) Board for the Certification of Genealogists Practice Test

BCG Quality Assurance & Compliance 5