IQ0-100 practice question 10 of 35

Documents that have undergone a format conversion must have accurate and thorough metadata captured in order to demonstrate. (Choose 2)

Full set: 100 questions
Answer options
A: Authenticity Correct answer
B: Despeckling
C: Reliability Correct answer
D: Transferability
Correct Answer:
A. Authenticity; C. Reliability
Explanation

When documents are converted from one format to another (e.g., paper to digital, TIFF to PDF), metadata is essential for maintaining the legal and business value of the resulting record. This metadata provides an audit trail demonstrating the record's authenticity (it is what it purports to be and has not been tampered with) and its reliability (it is a complete and accurate representation of the original). This is a core principle of information governance and records management.

Why Incorrect

Despeckling: An image enhancement technique to remove noise from a scanned document; it is an action performed, not a quality demonstrated by metadata. Transferability: Refers to the ability to move a record between systems. While metadata facilitates this, it is not a primary principle of record trustworthiness like authenticity.

References

ISO 15489-1:2016, "Information and documentation — Records management — Part 1: Concepts and principles," Section 5.2, "Characteristics of authoritative records," defines authenticity, reliability, integrity, and usability as key characteristics maintained by metadata.

AIIM, "Certified Information Professional (CIP) Study Guide," Domain 3: "Implement and Operate Solutions," discusses the importance of process and control metadata to ensure the authenticity and reliability of digitized records.

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