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DIS Imaging Standards & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which organization publishes the Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials used as a U.S. standard?

    Answer: FADGI

    FADGI (Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative) publishes the Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials, widely adopted as a U.S. benchmark.

  2. What imaging compliance requirement is imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) on publicly traded companies?

    Answer: Retention of financial records and supporting documents for a minimum of 7 years

    SOX requires publicly traded companies to retain financial records and supporting documentation, including scanned documents, for at least 7 years.

  3. Which file format is mandated by the Library of Congress as the preferred format for archival still images?

    Answer: TIFF

    TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the Library of Congress's recommended format for archival still images due to its lossless quality and wide compatibility.

  4. What does 'bit depth compliance' refer to when digitizing archival materials under FADGI guidelines?

    Answer: Ensuring images are captured at the required bit depth (e.g., 24-bit color or 8-bit grayscale) for the material type

    Bit depth compliance under FADGI ensures images are captured at the correct color or grayscale depth needed to faithfully represent the original material.

  5. Under HIPAA, how must digital medical images be protected when transmitted over a network?

    Answer: They must be encrypted using a compliant encryption standard

    HIPAA requires that electronic protected health information, including medical images, be encrypted during transmission to prevent unauthorized access.

  6. What is the significance of the 'sRGB' color space as a default standard for digital imaging compliance?

    Answer: It is the internationally agreed default color space for web images and consumer devices, ensuring consistent color display

    sRGB is the internationally standardized default color space for web and consumer imaging, ensuring consistent color appearance across different devices and platforms.