CS Document Preparation & Record Management 5

Question 1

Which document formatting standard specifies that legal-size paper measures:

Accepted Answer

8.5" × 14"

Answer

Standard legal-size paper in the U.S. measures 8.5 inches wide by 14 inches long, used for contracts and legal documents.

Question 2

In records management, 'active records' are best defined as records that:

Accepted Answer

Are referenced frequently and needed for current operations

Answer

Active records are those regularly accessed or needed for ongoing business operations, typically stored in immediately accessible locations.

Question 3

Which technique reduces the size of a digital file without permanently removing information, allowing full restoration?

Accepted Answer

Lossless compression

Answer

Lossless compression reduces file size while preserving all original data so the file can be perfectly reconstructed when decompressed.

Question 4

When preparing a formal report, a glossary is placed:

Accepted Answer

In the supplementary section after the appendix or bibliography

Answer

A glossary is a supplementary element placed near the end of a report, typically after appendices or before the bibliography.

Question 5

The 'cut-off' or 'transfer date' in a filing system refers to:

Accepted Answer

The point at which active files are closed and new ones are opened

Answer

A cut-off date marks the end of an active filing period, after which current files are transferred and new files are started for the next period.

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