#1
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
ExplanationFERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
#2
Which of the following entities is covered by FERPA?
All of the above
ExplanationFERPA covers all entities mentioned.
#3
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing FERPA?
Department of Education
ExplanationThe Department of Education is responsible for enforcing FERPA.
#4
Under FERPA, what information can schools disclose without consent?
Grades and GPA
ExplanationSchools can disclose grades and GPA without consent under FERPA.
#5
Under FERPA, who has the right to request an amendment to a student's education record?
Only the student
ExplanationOnly the student has the right to request an amendment to a student's education record under FERPA.
#6
What information is considered 'directory information' under FERPA?
Student's name
ExplanationA student's name is considered 'directory information' under FERPA.
#7
What is the primary goal of FERPA?
To protect the privacy of student education records
ExplanationThe primary goal of FERPA is to safeguard the privacy of student education records.
#8
What is the penalty for violating FERPA?
Fines and loss of federal funding
ExplanationViolating FERPA can result in fines and loss of federal funding.
#9
What is the minimum age for students to have control over their educational records under FERPA?
18
ExplanationStudents must be at least 18 years old to have control over their educational records under FERPA.
#10
Under FERPA, who can give consent to disclose a student's education records?
Either the student or the parent, depending on the situation
ExplanationEither the student or the parent, depending on the situation, can give consent to disclose a student's education records under FERPA.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a right granted to students under FERPA?
Right to access other students' records
ExplanationThe right to access other students' records is not granted to students under FERPA.
#12
What does FERPA require schools to do with regard to student education records?
Securely maintain and protect them
ExplanationFERPA requires schools to securely maintain and protect student education records.
#13
Under FERPA, who has the right to access a student's education records?
Both the student and parents
ExplanationBoth the student and parents have the right to access a student's education records under FERPA.
#14
Which of the following is NOT considered an exception to FERPA's consent requirement?
Student's enrollment in a new school
ExplanationA student's enrollment in a new school is not an exception to FERPA's consent requirement.
#15
What is the maximum penalty for an educational institution found in violation of FERPA?
Up to $1,000,000
ExplanationAn educational institution found in violation of FERPA can face a maximum penalty of up to $1,000,000.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for educational institutions under FERPA?
Sharing student records with third-party marketers
ExplanationSharing student records with third-party marketers is not a requirement for educational institutions under FERPA.
#17
What action can a student take if they believe their FERPA rights have been violated?
Both A and B
ExplanationA student can take legal action or file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office if they believe their FERPA rights have been violated.