ACA Appraisal, Acquisition, and Accessioning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of archival appraisal?

Accepted Answer

To determine long-term archival value

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To assess monetary value of records

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To assign catalog numbers

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To digitize records immediately

Question 2

Which of the following is a key factor in archival appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Provenance

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Page count

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Paper thickness

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Date of digitization

Question 3

What does 'accessioning' involve in archival practice?

Accepted Answer

Recording and formally accepting new materials

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Shredding duplicate records

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Digitizing fragile items

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Translating documents

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'respect des fonds'?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining original order and source of records

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Preserving only digital records

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Indexing based on subject

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Reorganizing all materials alphabetically

Question 5

What legal document is often required during acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Deed of gift

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Work order

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Retention schedule

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Finding aid

Question 6

Which of the following would most likely be excluded during archival appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Duplicate memos

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Founding charters

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Photographs of historic events

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Correspondence from founders