CA Study Guide 2026
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📋 CA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CA Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CA Questions & Answers
1. The concept of 'archival bond' refers to the relationship between a record and:
Archival bond describes the relationship connecting each record to the other records produced in the course of the same activity.
2. Which PREMIS entity represents the people, organizations, or software agents responsible for actions taken on digital objects?
In the PREMIS data model, the Agent entity represents any actor — person, organization, or software — that is associated with preservation events affecting digital objects.
3. The General Records Schedules (GRS) issued by NARA apply to which category of records?
NARA's General Records Schedules authorize disposal or transfer of common administrative records—such as routine correspondence and HR files—found in virtually all federal agencies.
4. Which approach guides archivists in prioritizing processing of large backlogs by focusing on making collections accessible at a basic level before adding detailed description?
MPLP, developed by Greene and Meissner, advocates for baseline-level processing to open collections faster rather than exhaustive item-level description.
5. DACS was developed as a U.S. implementation of which international archival description standard?
DACS was developed as the U.S. implementation of the International Council on Archives' ISAD(G), adapted to reflect North American archival practice.
6. What does informed consent require in Certified Archivist Certification practice?
Informed consent requires that all relevant information be provided so the individual can make a knowledgeable and voluntary decision.