U1 Workplace Records Quiz 2

What is a record?

• A round plastic disc that stores sound

• The quickest time taken to accomplish a task

• Letters and other documents found in a filing cabinet

• Something that is kept in some permanent form for later reference

What is not considered a record?

• Draft documents

• Plans and drawings

• Databases or spreadsheets

• Emails and their attachments

What are characteristics of a record?

• Availability, integrity & usability

• Authenticity, integrity and usability

• authenticity, availability & integrity

• Authenticity, availability and usability

How many stages are there on the continuum?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the third stage in a continuum?

• Indexing files

• Classifying files

• Preserving files

• Disposing of files

What records does the Australian Taxation Office require businesses to keep?

• Employment contracts

• Payments made to workers

• Number of hours workers work

• Number of days workers take for holidays

How long does the Fair Work Ombudsman require termination of employment records to be kept?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

What government department administers the child support legislation?

• Centrelink

• Department of Social Security

• Department of Human Services

• Department of Community Services

A record may be created to fulfil legal obligations.

• True

• False

Copies of advertising material should be kept for one year.

• True

• False