CA Risk Management & Mitigation 2

Question 1

Which environmental monitoring parameter is most critical for preventing mold growth in archival storage areas?

Accepted Answer

Relative humidity below 65%

Answer

Relative humidity above 65% creates conditions favorable for mold growth, making it the most critical parameter to control.

Question 2

An archivist discovers that a sprinkler head directly above irreplaceable manuscript boxes is leaking slightly. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Place waterproof covers over the boxes while notifying facilities simultaneously

Answer

Protecting the collection from immediate water damage while simultaneously notifying the responsible party addresses both urgent protection and proper procedure.

Question 3

What does the term 'inherent vice' refer to in the context of archival risk management?

Accepted Answer

The tendency of materials to deteriorate due to their own chemical composition

Answer

Inherent vice refers to the natural instability of materials due to their own chemical makeup, such as the acidity in wood-pulp paper.

Question 4

A risk register for an archival repository should be reviewed and updated at what minimum frequency?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Risk registers should be reviewed at least annually to ensure identified risks remain current and mitigation strategies are effective.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'residual risk' in archival risk management?

Accepted Answer

Risk that remains after all mitigation measures have been applied

Answer

Residual risk is the remaining level of risk after controls and mitigation strategies have been implemented.

(CA) Certified Archivist Certification Practice Test

(CA) Certified Archivist Certification Practice Test

CA Risk Management & Mitigation 2