GGST GGST - Global General Service Data Management and Information Handling 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a records retention schedule in a UN office?

Accepted Answer

To define how long records must be kept before disposal

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To determine staff promotions

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To allocate storage space for furniture

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To schedule IT system backups

Question 2

Which file naming convention best supports efficient document retrieval in a shared drive?

Accepted Answer

Using descriptive names with dates in YYYY-MM-DD format

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Using random numbers as file names

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Naming files after the staff member who created them

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Using abbreviations known only to the creator

Question 3

What does 'metadata' refer to in document management?

Accepted Answer

Data that describes the content, context, or structure of a record

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The physical size of a printed document

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A summary written at the end of a report

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The password protecting a file

Question 4

In document version control, what does 'version 2.0' typically indicate compared to 'version 1.5'?

Accepted Answer

A major revision with significant content changes

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A minor spelling correction

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A duplicate copy stored in a different folder

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An older version that should be deleted

Question 5

Why is it important to label email attachments clearly before sending them to colleagues?

Accepted Answer

To enable recipients to identify and file documents without opening each one

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To avoid antivirus flagging

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To reduce the file size automatically

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To ensure the email is encrypted

Question 6

What is the recommended action when you receive a document containing errors before distributing it?

Accepted Answer

Correct the errors, update the version number, and note the change in a revision log

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Distribute it immediately to meet the deadline

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Delete the document and start over from scratch

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Forward it with a verbal apology for the mistakes