#1
Which legislation protects students' privacy rights and confidentiality in educational records in the United States?
#2
What is the minimum age at which students can access their own educational records under FERPA?
#3
What is the 'school official' exception under FERPA?
An exception for teachers only
An exception allowing disclosure to contractors performing school services
An exception for students in official school positions
An exception for school administrators only
#4
What is the 'need to know' principle under FERPA?
School officials can access any student information they want
Access to student information is based on a legitimate educational interest
Parents have unrestricted access to all student records
Students can access any information about their peers
#5
What is the 'Pupil Rights Amendment' and how does it relate to FERPA?
An addition to FERPA that grants students additional rights
An alternative name for FERPA
An amendment unrelated to student privacy
An amendment limiting student rights
#6
What is the primary role of a school's designated privacy officer?
Manage student grades
Ensure student safety on campus
Protect student privacy rights and oversee educational records
Coordinate extracurricular activities
#7
Under FERPA, who has the right to access a student's educational records without consent?
Teachers
Parents
School administrators
Third-party organizations conducting research
#8
In addition to parents, who else can provide consent for the release of a student's educational records under FERPA?
Siblings
Close friends
Legal guardians
Teachers
#9
What does the term 'directory information' refer to in the context of FERPA?
Sensitive student data
Information publicly available without consent
Classified documents
Biometric information
#10
What type of information is usually excluded from the definition of 'education records' under FERPA?
Grades
Attendance records
Disciplinary records
Health records
#11
If a parent believes that information in their child's educational records is inaccurate or misleading, what rights do they have under FERPA?
They can request amendments to the records
They have no rights to address inaccuracies
They can only file a complaint
They can request the information to be deleted
#12
In the context of FERPA, what is the difference between 'consent' and 'directory information'?
Consent is not required for directory information
Directory information requires written consent
Both terms are interchangeable
Consent only applies to online records
#13
What is the penalty for schools that violate FERPA regulations?
Verbal warning
Monetary fine
Loss of accreditation
Community service
#14
Which of the following is NOT considered personally identifiable information (PII) under FERPA?
Student's name
Social Security Number
Student ID number
Class schedule
#15
Under FERPA, how long should educational records be maintained by educational institutions?
5 years
10 years
Indefinitely
2 years
#16
What steps should a school take to ensure the security of student records under FERPA?
Encrypt sensitive data
Share records openly
Dispose of records randomly
Print and distribute hard copies
#17
What is the primary responsibility of the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) in relation to FERPA?
Enforcing FERPA regulations
Collecting student data
Approving educational programs
Providing financial aid
#18
How does FERPA impact the sharing of student information in online learning environments?
No impact; FERPA only applies to traditional classrooms
FERPA has strict guidelines for online learning
FERPA does not address online learning
Online learning is exempt from FERPA
#19
What is the 'Redisclosure of Information' provision under FERPA designed to prevent?
Unauthorized sharing of student records by recipients
Sharing of information within the same educational institution
Redacting sensitive information
Sharing information only with parents