1. : What is the primary goal of archival preservation?
(A) To ensure long-term survival and accessibility of records
(B) To increase storage space
(C) To destroy outdated materials
(D) To create new documents
2. : Which of the following best defines preservation in archives?
(A) Activities aimed at prolonging the usable life of archival materials
(B) Copying documents for display
(C) Organizing records by date
(D) Digitizing new data only
3. : The major causes of deterioration in archives include:
(A) Environmental factors, biological agents, and human handling
(B) Data encryption
(C) Financial constraints
(D) Software failure
4. : The ideal temperature for paper-based archival storage is:
(A) 18–22°C
(B) 30–35°C
(C) 10–15°C
(D) 25–30°C
5. : The relative humidity (RH) in archival storage should be around:
(A) 45–55%
(B) 70–80%
(C) 10–20%
(D) 60–75%
6. : Acidic paper deteriorates because of:
(A) Lignin and acid residues in paper pulp
(B) Excessive light exposure
(C) Insect infestation
(D) Water content
7. : Deacidification is a preservation process used to:
(A) Neutralize acids in paper
(B) Laminate fragile pages
(C) Clean dirt from covers
(D) Microfilm documents
8. : Archival preservation focuses on:
(A) Both preventive and curative conservation
(B) Only restoring damaged records
(C) Destroying duplicate records
(D) Storing digital data only
9. : Preventive preservation mainly involves:
(A) Controlling environment and handling practices
(B) Repairing torn documents
(C) Digitizing photographs
(D) Binding books
10. : Curative preservation is:
(A) The repair or restoration of damaged materials
(B) Data backup
(C) Photocopying records
(D) Indexing collections
11. : The term archival conservation refers to:
(A) Physical or chemical treatment to stabilize materials
(B) Making digital copies
(C) Packing records for shipping
(D) Reformatting microfilms
12. : Microfilming as a preservation technique helps:
(A) Create a stable backup of deteriorating paper records
(B) Increase document size
(C) Replace digital archives
(D) Produce printed copies
13. : Digitization aids preservation by:
(A) Reducing physical handling of fragile materials
(B) Making paper more durable
(C) Rewriting old documents
(D) Removing stains
14. : Which of the following is a biological threat to archives?
(A) Termites
(B) Sunlight
(C) Temperature
(D) Humidity
15. : The main purpose of fumigation in archives is:
(A) To kill insects, mold, and fungi
(B) To clean dust
(C) To improve air quality
(D) To whiten paper
16. : Archival boxes and folders should be made from:
(A) Acid-free materials
(B) Plastic
(C) Cardboard with high acidity
(D) Newspaper
17. : Light damage to archives primarily affects:
(A) Paper color and ink stability
(B) Folder arrangement
(C) Temperature
(D) Magnetic fields
18. : Disaster preparedness in archival preservation involves:
(A) Planning for fire, flood, or other emergencies
(B) Making duplicates only
(C) Buying insurance
(D) Hiring new staff
19. : The primary responsibility for archival preservation lies with:
(A) Archivists
(B) Researchers
(C) Donors
(D) Publishers
20. : Environmental monitoring in archives includes:
(A) Checking temperature, humidity, and light regularly
(B) Counting visitors
(C) Cleaning floors
(D) Measuring file size
21. : Integrated pest management (IPM) in archives means:
(A) Preventing and controlling pests without harmful chemicals
(B) Using strong pesticides
(C) Keeping lights on
(D) Removing all wooden shelves
22. : Encapsulation is used to:
(A) Protect fragile documents within transparent polyester film
(B) Laminate documents
(C) Digitally scan records
(D) Bind old books
23. : The ISO 11799 standard relates to:
(A) Archival storage requirements
(B) Library cataloging
(C) Data encryption
(D) Document printing
24. : The ideal storage condition for photographic materials is:
(A) Cool and dry environment
(B) Hot and humid place
(C) Brightly lit room
(D) Open air cabinet
25. : Magnetic tapes deteriorate mainly due to:
(A) Demagnetization and humidity
(B) Dust alone
(C) Excessive light
(D) Overuse of chemicals
26. : Preservation policy in an archive should include:
(A) Strategies for storage, handling, and disaster recovery
(B) Only acquisition procedures
(C) Rules for digitization only
(D) Visitor guidelines
27. : The primary function of archival binding is to:
(A) Provide physical protection without altering original records
(B) Make documents decorative
(C) Reduce file size
(D) Replace old pages
28. : Mold growth in archives is often caused by:
(A) High humidity and poor ventilation
(B) Excessive light
(C) Low temperature
(D) Use of acid-free materials
29. : Training in preservation techniques is important for:
(A) All archival staff and users
(B) Only cleaning staff
(C) Researchers only
(D) Administrative officers only
30. : The overall aim of archival preservation is to:
(A) Maintain authenticity, reliability, and accessibility of records over time
(B) Replace old materials with new
(C) Store as many boxes as possible
(D) Keep archives closed to the public