CA Technology & Tools 2

Question 1

Which file format is considered a preferred preservation format for still images due to its lossless compression and wide software support?

Accepted Answer

TIFF

Answer

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the archival standard for still images because it supports lossless compression and is widely accepted by preservation institutions.

Question 2

The PREMIS data dictionary is primarily used in digital preservation to record what type of information?

Accepted Answer

Preservation metadata and events for digital objects

Answer

PREMIS (Preservation Metadata: Implementation Strategies) documents the technical metadata and events—such as format migrations and fixity checks—needed to support the long-term preservation of digital objects.

Question 3

An archivist wants to verify that a digital file has not been altered during transfer. Which tool would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

MD5 or SHA-256 checksum utility

Answer

MD5 and SHA-256 are cryptographic hash functions used to generate checksums that confirm a file's integrity has not changed during transfer or storage.

Question 4

Which open-source digital asset management and preservation system, developed by Stanford and partners, is widely used by cultural heritage institutions?

Accepted Answer

Archivematica

Answer

Archivematica is an open-source digital preservation system that implements OAIS and automates the creation of Archival Information Packages.

Question 5

What does the acronym SIP stand for in the OAIS reference model?

Accepted Answer

Submission Information Package

Answer

A Submission Information Package (SIP) is the information package delivered by a producer to an OAIS for ingest into the archive.

(CA) Certified Archivist Certification Practice Test

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CA Technology & Tools 2