FERPA Test Questions & Answers
Which of the following is a FERPA violation? - ANSWERSAll of the above is correct.
At Iowa State, FERPA rights of a student begin: - ANSWERSA FERPA-related college education
record begins for a student when he or she enrolls in a higher education institution.
Faculty and staff have the right to inspect and review the educational records of any student. -
ANSWERSAll faculty and staff must show a "legitimate educational interest/need to know"
within the context of their role to have appropriate access to education records.
Iowa State gives its students the opportunity to withhold the release of any or all designated
directory information items - ANSWERSYes
Scenario: You receive a phone call from someone not associated with the university asking you
to verify a currently enrolled student attending your institution, his address at the time of
attendance, his date of birth, and his GPA. This student does not have any restrictions on his
directory information. According to FERPA, you may verify all of the following except: -
ANSWERSEnrollment at the institution, address, and date of birth are all considered directory
information at ISU. If the student has not restricted directory information, all of these items may
be released. GPA is considered an "education record" and may not be released.
Scenario: You receive a subpoena to testify in a court case regarding a current student. You
should: - ANSWERScontact the Office of the Registrar for guidance
Scenario: A student has just collapsed in your office. When the emergency medical personnel
arrive, they start asking you questions about the student. Should you release any information? -
ANSWERSYes, you should provide information
Which of the following is a FERPA violation? - ANSWERSAll of the above is correct.
At Iowa State, FERPA rights of a student begin: - ANSWERSA FERPA-related college education
record begins for a student when he or she enrolls in a higher education institution.
Faculty and staff have the right to inspect and review the educational records of any student. -
ANSWERSAll faculty and staff must show a "legitimate educational interest/need to know"
within the context of their role to have appropriate access to education records.
Iowa State gives its students the opportunity to withhold the release of any or all designated
directory information items - ANSWERSYes
Scenario: You receive a phone call from someone not associated with the university asking you
to verify a currently enrolled student attending your institution, his address at the time of
attendance, his date of birth, and his GPA. This student does not have any restrictions on his
directory information. According to FERPA, you may verify all of the following except: -
ANSWERSEnrollment at the institution, address, and date of birth are all considered directory
information at ISU. If the student has not restricted directory information, all of these items may
be released. GPA is considered an "education record" and may not be released.
Scenario: You receive a subpoena to testify in a court case regarding a current student. You
should: - ANSWERScontact the Office of the Registrar for guidance
Scenario: A student has just collapsed in your office. When the emergency medical personnel
arrive, they start asking you questions about the student. Should you release any information? -
ANSWERSYes, you should provide information
