Deck 12: Managing Electronic Records

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A(n) _____ record is necessary to the orderly continuation of a business and is replaceable only at a considerable cost of time and money.

A) important
B) nonessential
C) useful
D) vital
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Electronic records should be stored using meaningful filenames and in a logical structure of folders or directories to facilitate retrieving the information.
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Records that are no longer of use should be destroyed.
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Text fields in a database store numeric data that may be used for mathematical calculations.
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Corporate charters, deeds, tax returns, and bylaws are examples of _____ records.

A) vital
B) important
C) useful
D) nonessential
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The process of copying electronic files and folders onto new media and in new formats is called

A) data piracy.
B) file downloading.
C) data migration.
D) data maintenance.
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When naming files, you should use underscores instead of spaces, which are often translated in a web environment as the percent sign.
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An aperture card is a flat, transparent plastic carrier with single or multiple film channels created to hold single or multiple film strips.
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An index attaches identification data, called an address, to microforms or image records.
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Limitations of imaging include

A) the costs of hardware, software, system maintenance, and administration.
B) reliance on equipment.
C) quicker obsolescence.
D) All of the above
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A database query can be used to retrieve data that meet specific criteria set by the user.
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When creating a retention schedule, you should consider federal, state, and local requirements for keeping records.
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The greatest concern for storing digital images is the changes that continue to occur in the computer environment.
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A benefit of using a records retention schedule is that

A) vital records will not be disposed of prematurely.
B) valuable historical records will be preserved.
C) records that are no longer needed can be disposed of systematically.
D) All of the above
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Preparing documents for imaging can include

A) organizing documents into the correct sequence.
B) removing all duplicate and obsolete information.
C) removing paper clips, staples, and rubber bands.
D) All of the above
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A(n) _____ record is needed for the smooth, effective operation of an organization and is time-consuming and inconvenient to replace.

A) important
B) nonessential
C) useful
D) vital
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Distribution of electronic files can take place through

A) e-mail.
B) shared network folders.
C) flash drives.
D) All of the above
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Because the cost of maintaining documents is so small, a retention schedule is rarely necessary.
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A database _____ includes all the fields related to one entity.

A) record
B) file
C) field
D) table
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A(n) _____ is a rectangular sheet of film that contains a series of images arranged in a grid pattern.

A) microfilm
B) microfiche
C) microfilm jacket
D) aperture card
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A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
perpetual transfer
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
electronic record
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
database
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
periodic transfer
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
backup
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
image record
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
document imaging
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
archive record
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
microform
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
perpetual transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
electronic record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
database
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
periodic transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
backup
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
image record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
document imaging
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
archive record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
microform
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
perpetual transfer
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
electronic record
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
database
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
periodic transfer
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
backup
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
image record
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
document imaging
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
archive record
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
microform
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
perpetual transfer
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
electronic record
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
database
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
periodic transfer
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
backup
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
image record
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
document imaging
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
archive record
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
microform
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
perpetual transfer
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
electronic record
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
database
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
periodic transfer
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
backup
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
image record
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
document imaging
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
archive record
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
microform
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
perpetual transfer
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
electronic record
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
database
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
periodic transfer
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
backup
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
image record
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
document imaging
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
archive record
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
microform
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
perpetual transfer
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
electronic record
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
database
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
periodic transfer
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
backup
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
image record
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
document imaging
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
archive record
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
microform
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
perpetual transfer
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
electronic record
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
database
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
periodic transfer
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
backup
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
image record
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
document imaging
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
archive record
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
microform
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
perpetual transfer
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
electronic record
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
database
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
periodic transfer
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
backup
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
image record
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
document imaging
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
archive record
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
microform
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
perpetual transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
electronic record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
database
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
periodic transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
backup
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
image record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
document imaging
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
archive record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
microform
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A(n) _____ record is necessary to the orderly continuation of a business and is replaceable only at a considerable cost of time and money.

A) important
B) nonessential
C) useful
D) vital
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2
Electronic records should be stored using meaningful filenames and in a logical structure of folders or directories to facilitate retrieving the information.
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Records that are no longer of use should be destroyed.
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Text fields in a database store numeric data that may be used for mathematical calculations.
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Corporate charters, deeds, tax returns, and bylaws are examples of _____ records.

A) vital
B) important
C) useful
D) nonessential
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The process of copying electronic files and folders onto new media and in new formats is called

A) data piracy.
B) file downloading.
C) data migration.
D) data maintenance.
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When naming files, you should use underscores instead of spaces, which are often translated in a web environment as the percent sign.
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An aperture card is a flat, transparent plastic carrier with single or multiple film channels created to hold single or multiple film strips.
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An index attaches identification data, called an address, to microforms or image records.
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Limitations of imaging include

A) the costs of hardware, software, system maintenance, and administration.
B) reliance on equipment.
C) quicker obsolescence.
D) All of the above
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A database query can be used to retrieve data that meet specific criteria set by the user.
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When creating a retention schedule, you should consider federal, state, and local requirements for keeping records.
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The greatest concern for storing digital images is the changes that continue to occur in the computer environment.
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A benefit of using a records retention schedule is that

A) vital records will not be disposed of prematurely.
B) valuable historical records will be preserved.
C) records that are no longer needed can be disposed of systematically.
D) All of the above
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Preparing documents for imaging can include

A) organizing documents into the correct sequence.
B) removing all duplicate and obsolete information.
C) removing paper clips, staples, and rubber bands.
D) All of the above
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A(n) _____ record is needed for the smooth, effective operation of an organization and is time-consuming and inconvenient to replace.

A) important
B) nonessential
C) useful
D) vital
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Distribution of electronic files can take place through

A) e-mail.
B) shared network folders.
C) flash drives.
D) All of the above
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Because the cost of maintaining documents is so small, a retention schedule is rarely necessary.
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A database _____ includes all the fields related to one entity.

A) record
B) file
C) field
D) table
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A(n) _____ is a rectangular sheet of film that contains a series of images arranged in a grid pattern.

A) microfilm
B) microfiche
C) microfilm jacket
D) aperture card
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A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
perpetual transfer
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
electronic record
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
database
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
periodic transfer
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
backup
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
image record
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
document imaging
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
archive record
A general term for several types of microimage media such as microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards
microform
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
perpetual transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
electronic record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
database
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
periodic transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
backup
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
image record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
document imaging
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
archive record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files after a stated period of time
microform
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
perpetual transfer
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
electronic record
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
database
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
periodic transfer
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
backup
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
image record
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
document imaging
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
archive record
A collection of records about one topic or related topics
microform
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
perpetual transfer
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
electronic record
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
database
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
periodic transfer
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
backup
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
image record
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
document imaging
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
archive record
A digital or photographic representation of a record stored on media such as microfilm or CD
microform
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
perpetual transfer
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
electronic record
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
database
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
periodic transfer
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
backup
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
image record
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
document imaging
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
archive record
A copy of electronic files or folders made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original data
microform
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
perpetual transfer
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
electronic record
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
database
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
periodic transfer
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
backup
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
image record
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
document imaging
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
archive record
The process of scanning paper documents and converting them to digital images
microform
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
perpetual transfer
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
electronic record
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
database
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
periodic transfer
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
backup
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
image record
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
document imaging
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
archive record
The process of converting computer data to a microform without first printing the records
microform
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
perpetual transfer
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
electronic record
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
database
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
periodic transfer
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
backup
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
image record
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
document imaging
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
archive record
A record that has historical value to an organization and should be preserved permanently
microform
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
perpetual transfer
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
electronic record
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
database
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
computer output to microfilm (COM)
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
periodic transfer
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
backup
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
image record
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
document imaging
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
archive record
A record stored on an electronic storage medium that can be accessed or changed
microform
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
perpetual transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
electronic record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
database
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
computer output to microfilm (COM)
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
periodic transfer
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
backup
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
image record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
document imaging
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
archive record
The movement of materials from active to inactive files once they are no longer needed for frequent reference
microform
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