Archivist Archival Principles & Practices

Question 1

What is the main purpose of archival appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Determine long-term record value

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Destroy old records immediately

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Ensure all records are digitized

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Eliminate duplication of records

Question 2

Which principle ensures that records are kept in their original order?

Accepted Answer

Principle of Provenance

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Preservation Principle

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Data Minimization Principle

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Accessioning Principle

Question 3

What is the function of a finding aid in an archive?

Accepted Answer

Guide researchers to archived records

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Delete outdated records

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Restrict access to all records

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Reorganize archival materials randomly

Question 4

Which factor is essential for the long-term preservation of digital archives?

Accepted Answer

Regular format migration

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Only storing records on CDs

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Avoiding metadata use

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Printing digital records on paper

Question 5

What is the main purpose of accessioning records into an archive?

Accepted Answer

Formally integrate records into the archive

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Remove records from storage

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Restrict public access to archives

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Sell historical documents for profit

Question 6

Which archival practice ensures that records remain authentic over time?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining chain of custody

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Allowing unrestricted edits to records

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Removing records without documentation

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Storing all records in one location only