#1
When was the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) enacted?
#2
What is the primary purpose of the FOIA?
To allow for unlimited access to government records
To protect all government documents from public access
To mandate the disclosure of government documents to the public
To restrict access to classified information
#3
What does a 'FOIA request' typically involve?
A formal ceremony
A written request for government-held information
A verbal agreement between parties
An online survey submission
#4
Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing FOIA compliance?
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
#5
What types of records can individuals request under FOIA?
Only electronic records
Only paper documents
Any agency record
Only records created after 1996
#6
Which U.S. President signed the Freedom of Information Act into law?
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common exemption under the FOIA?
National security information
Trade secrets and commercial or financial information
Information about government spending
Personal privacy information
#8
Which entity is NOT covered by the FOIA?
Executive branch departments and agencies
The White House Office
Congress
Federal courts
#9
What is the significance of FOIA exemptions?
They allow all information to be released upon request
They specify conditions under which information must not be disclosed
They apply only to digital records
They are suggestions rather than enforceable rules
#10
What is the purpose of the Privacy Act in relation to FOIA?
To enhance government transparency
To restrict access to personal information in government records
To provide unlimited access to all government records
To abolish the FOIA
#11
What is the standard time limit for agencies to respond to a FOIA request?
10 days
30 days
60 days
90 days
#12
How did the 1996 Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments change the FOIA?
It limited the scope of information accessible under the FOIA
It required agencies to make records available in electronic formats
It abolished the FOIA entirely
It introduced fees for processing FOIA requests
#13
How can a FOIA request be appealed?
By submitting a complaint to the local government
By asking for a referendum
By filing an appeal with the agency that denied the request
FOIA requests cannot be appealed
#14
What impact did the OPEN Government Act of 2007 have on FOIA?
It made all government records public by default
It introduced penalties for agencies that fail to comply with FOIA deadlines
It restricted public access to government records further
It abolished the FOIA exemptions
#15
In which year did the U.S. Congress pass amendments to FOIA requiring proactive disclosure of certain records?
#16
What is the role of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) in the FOIA process?
To approve all FOIA requests
To mediate disputes between FOIA requesters and agencies
To classify government information
To enforce FOIA compliance
#17
Which amendment emphasized the importance of electronic records in the FOIA process?
Privacy Act of 1974
E-Government Act of 2002
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996
FOIA Improvement Act of 2016