#1
What does FERPA stand for?
Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Fostering Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Freedom of Educational Rights and Privacy Act
#2
Which of the following entities is covered by FERPA?
Public schools
Private schools
Colleges and universities
All of the above
#3
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing FERPA?
Department of Education
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
#4
Under FERPA, what information can schools disclose without consent?
Grades and GPA
Social Security Number
Race and ethnicity
Student's date of birth
#5
Under FERPA, who has the right to request an amendment to a student's education record?
Only the student
Only the parents
Both the student and parents
School administrators only
#6
What information is considered 'directory information' under FERPA?
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Student's name
Grades and GPA
#7
What is the primary goal of FERPA?
To protect the privacy of student education records
To provide free education to all students
To regulate student conduct
To ensure standardized testing procedures
#8
What is the penalty for violating FERPA?
A warning letter
Fines and loss of federal funding
Community service
Probation
#9
What is the minimum age for students to have control over their educational records under FERPA?
16
18
21
There is no minimum age
#10
Under FERPA, who can give consent to disclose a student's education records?
The student's legal guardian
Any school official
Only the student
Either the student or the parent, depending on the situation
#11
Which of the following is NOT a right granted to students under FERPA?
Right to inspect and review their education records
Right to request amendments to their education records
Right to access other students' records
Right to consent to disclosure of their education records
#12
What does FERPA require schools to do with regard to student education records?
Destroy them after graduation
Keep them indefinitely
Keep them until the student turns 21
Securely maintain and protect them
#13
Under FERPA, who has the right to access a student's education records?
Only the student
Only the parents
Both the student and parents
School administrators only
#14
Which of the following is NOT considered an exception to FERPA's consent requirement?
Judicial order
Health or safety emergency
Student's enrollment in a new school
Disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests
#15
What is the maximum penalty for an educational institution found in violation of FERPA?
Up to $10,000
Up to $100,000
Up to $1,000,000
There is no maximum penalty
#16
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for educational institutions under FERPA?
Providing annual FERPA training to staff
Maintaining a record of all requests for access to student records
Obtaining written consent before disclosing education records
Sharing student records with third-party marketers
#17
What action can a student take if they believe their FERPA rights have been violated?
File a complaint with the Department of Education
Sue the educational institution
Both A and B
Take no action, as FERPA violations are not enforceable