CAM Documentation & Record Management 3

Question 1

A mentor is using an electronic records system. Which practice BEST ensures data security?

Accepted Answer

Using a strong unique password and logging out after each session

Answer

Using strong, unique passwords and logging out after each use are foundational practices for securing electronic student records.

Question 2

When writing a session note, which of the following is the LEAST appropriate element to include?

Accepted Answer

The mentor's personal opinion about the student's character

Answer

Session notes should remain objective and factual; subjective judgments about a student's character are inappropriate and potentially harmful.

Question 3

Which acronym describes a goal-setting framework that is commonly documented in student mentoring plans?

Accepted Answer

SMART

Answer

SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) are a widely used framework documented in academic mentoring plans.

Question 4

An institution's record retention policy states that mentoring records must be kept for five years. A student graduated three years ago. What should the mentor do?

Accepted Answer

Retain the records for two more years per policy

Answer

Records must be retained for the full policy-mandated period regardless of the student's enrollment status.

Question 5

Which of the following constitutes a mandatory reporting obligation that would override a student's request for confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

The student reveals an imminent plan to harm themselves

Answer

Imminent risk of harm to self or others is a standard exception to confidentiality that triggers a mandatory reporting obligation.

(CAM) Certified Academic Mentor Practice Test

(CAM) Certified Academic Mentor Practice Test

CAM Documentation & Record Management 3