FERPA Test Questions with Complete
Solutions
Asking students to pass out graded work, posting student grades on a wall or leaving graded
assignments in a box outside an office is permitted under FERPA: - ANSWERSFalse
What is the consequence for violating FERPA? - ANSWERSAll of the above
Which of the following are considered school officials under FERPA? - ANSWERSAll of the above
FERPA does not give students the right to view: - ANSWERSParental financial records
A student's FERPA rights at Mason begin: - ANSWERSWhen they first register for a class
Peer graded work is FERPA protected prior to the grade being recorded. - ANSWERSFalse
Which of the following are considered directory information at Mason? - ANSWERSAll of the
above
Which institutions are required to abide by FERPA? - ANSWERSAll of the above
Which of the following is not an eligible student? - ANSWERSA person inquiring about admission
When may school officials access education records without consent? - ANSWERSWhen they
have a legitimate educational interest
Solutions
Asking students to pass out graded work, posting student grades on a wall or leaving graded
assignments in a box outside an office is permitted under FERPA: - ANSWERSFalse
What is the consequence for violating FERPA? - ANSWERSAll of the above
Which of the following are considered school officials under FERPA? - ANSWERSAll of the above
FERPA does not give students the right to view: - ANSWERSParental financial records
A student's FERPA rights at Mason begin: - ANSWERSWhen they first register for a class
Peer graded work is FERPA protected prior to the grade being recorded. - ANSWERSFalse
Which of the following are considered directory information at Mason? - ANSWERSAll of the
above
Which institutions are required to abide by FERPA? - ANSWERSAll of the above
Which of the following is not an eligible student? - ANSWERSA person inquiring about admission
When may school officials access education records without consent? - ANSWERSWhen they
have a legitimate educational interest
