by torp.tina
Understanding FERPA is crucial for anyone involved in education, as it protects the privacy of student education records. This quiz will test your knowledge on various aspects of FERPA, from its basic principles to specific regulations. Get ready to demonstrate your expertise and ensure you’re up to date with this important legislation. Good luck!
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FERPA Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does FERPA stand for?
Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Family Education and Records Privacy Act
Federal Educational Records and Privacy Act
2. When was FERPA enacted?
1972
1974
1980
1985
3. Which of the following is NOT protected under FERPA?
Student grades
Student attendance records
Student health records
Student’s social security number
4. Who has the right to access a student’s education records under FERPA?
The student and their parents
Only the student
Only the parents
School administrators
5. At what age do FERPA rights transfer from the parents to the student?
16
18
21
25
6. What must schools obtain before disclosing personally identifiable information from a student’s education records?
Written consent from the student
Written consent from the parents
Written consent from the student or parents
Verbal consent from the student or parents
7. Which of the following is an exception to the requirement for written consent under FERPA?
Disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests
Disclosures to any third party
Disclosures to the media
Disclosures to other students
8. How long do schools have to comply with a request to access education records under FERPA?
10 days
30 days
45 days
60 days
9. Under FERPA, what is considered ‘directory information’?
Student’s grades
Student’s social security number
Student’s name and address
Student’s health records
10. Can parents or eligible students request to amend education records they believe are inaccurate?
Yes, they can request an amendment
No, they cannot request an amendment
Only parents can request an amendment
Only students can request an amendment
11. What is the primary purpose of FERPA?
To provide financial aid to students
To ensure the privacy of student education records
To regulate school curriculums
To monitor teacher performance
12. What action can be taken if a school fails to comply with FERPA?
The school can be fined
The school can lose federal funding
The school can be closed
No action can be taken
13. Can schools disclose education records without consent in health or safety emergencies?
Yes, if it is necessary to protect health or safety
No, they must always have consent
Only with written consent
Only with verbal consent
14. Which office is responsible for enforcing FERPA?
Office of Civil Rights
Department of Education
Family Policy Compliance Office
Federal Trade Commission
15. Can students file complaints about FERPA violations?
Yes, they can file complaints with the FPCO
No, they cannot file complaints
Only parents can file complaints
Only schools can file complaints
16. What is the timeframe for filing a FERPA complaint?
Within 30 days of the violation
Within 180 days of the violation
Within one year of the violation
There is no timeframe
17. Can schools disclose education records to another school where the student intends to enroll?
Yes, without consent
No, they need consent
Only with written consent
Only with verbal consent
18. Which of the following is a student’s right under FERPA?
The right to access their education records
The right to change their grades
The right to dictate school policies
The right to receive financial aid
19. Can schools disclose education records to parents of dependent students without consent?
Yes, they can disclose without consent
No, they need consent
Only with written consent
Only with verbal consent
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