#1
Which of the following laws is designed to protect student privacy rights in educational institutions in the United States?
FERPA
ExplanationFERPA protects student privacy rights in educational institutions.
#2
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
ExplanationFERPA stands for Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
#3
In what year was the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) enacted into law?
1974
ExplanationFERPA was enacted into law in 1974.
#4
What is the purpose of a FERPA release form?
To grant permission for someone else to access one's educational records
ExplanationA FERPA release form grants permission for someone else to access one's educational records.
#5
Which of the following is NOT considered personally identifiable information (PII) under FERPA?
Student's favorite color
ExplanationA student's favorite color is not considered PII under FERPA.
#6
What is the primary purpose of FERPA?
To protect the privacy of student education records
ExplanationFERPA's primary purpose is to protect the privacy of student education records.
#7
Which of the following actions violates student privacy rights under FERPA?
Posting a student's social security number publicly
ExplanationPosting a student's social security number publicly violates student privacy rights under FERPA.
#8
What is the penalty for educational institutions found to be in violation of FERPA?
Loss of federal funding
ExplanationThe penalty for violating FERPA is the loss of federal funding.
#9
Which entity enforces compliance with FERPA regulations?
U.S. Department of Education
ExplanationThe U.S. Department of Education enforces compliance with FERPA regulations.
#10
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.
#11
What additional protections did the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gain with the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act?
Expansion of allowable data disclosures without consent
ExplanationFERPA gained expanded data disclosure without consent with the USA PATRIOT Act.
#12
Which of the following is NOT considered a legitimate educational interest under FERPA?
Sharing a student's records with a potential employer upon request
ExplanationSharing a student's records with a potential employer upon request is not considered a legitimate educational interest under FERPA.
#13
What is the purpose of the 'legitimate educational interest' criterion under FERPA?
To restrict access to educational records to only those with a valid reason related to the student's education
ExplanationThe 'legitimate educational interest' criterion restricts access to educational records to only those with a valid reason related to the student's education.