CA Reference Services & Access Management 2

Question 1

Which standard provides the primary data structure for encoding archival finding aids in XML for online delivery?

Accepted Answer

Encoded Archival Description (EAD)

Answer

EAD is the XML-based standard maintained by SAA and the Library of Congress for encoding hierarchical archival finding aids.

Question 2

When a researcher requests photocopies of restricted personnel files, the archivist's primary concern should be:

Accepted Answer

Balancing the researcher's right to access with the privacy rights of individuals named in the records

Answer

Privacy protections for living individuals and sometimes the recently deceased must be weighed against the research value and any applicable legal access rights.

Question 3

In an archival context, 'reference statistics' are collected primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Justify budget requests and demonstrate institutional value

Answer

Reference statistics document usage patterns and institutional impact, supporting budget justification, strategic planning, and demonstrating the archives' value.

Question 4

What is the correct archival term for the intellectual and physical control process that makes a new acquisition usable by researchers?

Accepted Answer

Processing

Answer

Processing encompasses arrangement, description, and creation of finding aids that allow researchers to identify and access the collection's contents.

Question 5

Which approach guides archivists in prioritizing processing of large backlogs by focusing on making collections accessible at a basic level before adding detailed description?

Accepted Answer

More Product, Less Process (MPLP)

Answer

MPLP, developed by Greene and Meissner, advocates for baseline-level processing to open collections faster rather than exhaustive item-level description.

(CA) Certified Archivist Certification Practice Test

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CA Reference Services & Access Management 2