CDIA Document Management Systems 4

Question 1

CMIS (Content Management Interoperability Services) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An OASIS standard that provides a common REST/SOAP API for accessing ECM repositories

Answer

CMIS is an OASIS open standard that defines a vendor-neutral API (REST/AtomPub and SOAP bindings) enabling interoperability between ECM/DMS systems and client applications.

Question 2

In a DMS, what does 'disposition' refer to in the context of records management?

Accepted Answer

The final action taken on a record at the end of its retention period (destruction, transfer, or permanent preservation)

Answer

Disposition is the authorized action at the end of a retention period: destroying the record, transferring it to an archive, or declaring it permanent.

Question 3

Which access control model assigns permissions based on a user's job function rather than individual identity?

Accepted Answer

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Answer

RBAC grants permissions to roles (e.g., 'Accounts Payable Clerk') and assigns users to roles, simplifying administration in large organizations.

Question 4

A scanned document's image quality is rated using which metric that measures the ratio of signal to unwanted background noise?

Accepted Answer

Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

Answer

Signal-to-noise ratio quantifies image clarity by comparing the strength of the desired image content to background noise, affecting OCR accuracy.

Question 5

What is the difference between a document's 'native format' and its 'archival format' in a DMS?

Accepted Answer

Native format is the original application format; archival format is a stable, long-term format like PDF/A

Answer

Native format retains full editability in the originating application, while archival formats like PDF/A are self-contained and designed for long-term preservation without software dependency.

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CDIA Document Management Systems 4