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Which of the following refers to an organization's former or popular name? correct answers
Synonyms
Which of the following is the most probable example of an unincorporated organization?
correct answers The local chapter of Cocaine Anonymous
Which of the following agencies may be problematic or excluded within the
inclusion/exclusion criteria of most I&R agencies? correct answers Individual doctors
What are eligibility criteria? correct answers A process that a human services agency uses to
determine who is qualified to receive a program/service
Which of the following is the most relevant requirement for a resource database service
description? correct answers Concisely summarize the key information
In writing a service description, a Resource Database Curator should focus on: correct
answers active verbs
Which of the following most accurately describes the meaning of "program" within an I&R
resource database? correct answers One or more services that the agency provides to clients
A secondary service is a program that: correct answers is only available to someone accessing
the primary service.
Which of the following is the best example of a "seasonal service"? correct answers Tax
preparation assistance
It is good practice, when confirming the accuracy of a new resource database record to:
correct answers send the service provider a copy of the completed database record.
When listing the hours of operation for a new agency, which of the following sectors is the
one where you are most likely to include potential holiday closing (for example, Christmas
Day)? correct answers Emergency and crisis services only
A resource database field contains: correct answers One or more data elements.
Which of the following is an example of a type of Taxonomy term? correct answers Facility
term
The website statistic that will usually provide the largest number is: correct answers page
visits.
Sharing updated information with other I&R services: correct answers avoids duplication of
effort and encourages agency cooperation.
,It is important to have rules for structuring agency names to: correct answers facilitate
searches by agency name, particularly in lists.
An I&R program customizes the Taxonomy in order to: correct answers deactivate terms that
the I&R Service doesn't wish to use, leaving only active terms.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the annual updating survey? correct
answers The survey may be conducted either annually or on a continuing basis throughout the
year
An I&R agency's inclusion/exclusion policy: correct answers defines which services are
included in the resource database and which services are excluded.
Within the Taxonomy, what is a "Use Reference"? correct answers A concept with virtually
the same meaning as the main term
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a Resource Database Curator?
correct answers Researching and collecting accurate human service information
In a resource database, mutual support groups should be: correct answers included if their
services meet the inclusion criteria.
Which of the following most accurately reflects the AIRS Standards with regards to setting
fees for inclusion in resource databases? correct answers The I&R service does not charge a
fee for the inclusion of any organization in its published resource database.
When providing an external agency with training on how to use an online resource database,
it is most important to: correct answers review the different ways to search.
Which of the following is the primary benefit of a style guide? correct answers Consistency
of data entry
Which of the following is most probably the best single reason for including an organization
within a resource database? correct answers The organization provides relevant human
services within the defined geographic area
Which of the following is probably the best source of information about significant new
programs in your community? correct answers Local government funding approvals
Taxonomy change requests should be submitted to the Taxonomy editor to: correct answers
suggest additions and changes that might be of benefit to all users.
Which of the following is the best definition of a Boolean search? correct answers A system
of searching options that include AND, OR and NOT
Which of the following is an example of a Taxonomy target term? correct answers Disability
Insurance Recipients
, Which of the following is a best practice in setting up a Web interface for public users of an
I&R resource database? correct answers The ability to search for services in everyday
language whose concepts are related to Taxonomy terms
When should an I&R resource database be comprehensively updated? correct answers
Annually
A mandatory data element is information that correct answers must be included in a database
record
Inclusion/exclusion criteria should be primarily based on the: correct answers needs of the
community served by the I&R.
What is the most consistently reliable source of information about a new agency? correct
answers The questionnaire completed by the agency
A hierarchical classification system is: correct answers a structured set of concepts that shows
the relationships between terms.
Which of the following is an example of a Taxonomy modality/delivery term? correct
answers Mediation
Primary services are: correct answers services that an individual can obtain without having to
be enrolled in another program
Which of the following most accurately describes Taxonomy double indexing? correct
answers Two or more service terms used to index the same service concept
Upon achieving AIRS Certification, a Resource Database Curator must renew their credential
every: correct answers two years
What is the final step in the process of adding a new agency? correct answers Asking the
agency to verify the accuracy of the record
It is important to review inclusion/exclusion criteria on a regular basis to: correct answers
ensure that the database continues to meet the needs of the community.
The ultimate responsibility for an I&R agency's inclusion/exclusion criteria lies with the:
correct answers agency's governing body.
An organization may be excluded from a resource database if it: correct answers
misrepresents themselves and their service.
How should potentially contentious cause and issue-oriented organizations be best handled in
a resource database? correct answers Add them but make sure organizations representing
both sides of an issue are included
When adding organizations to the resource database, which of the following is the most
important data element? correct answers Service description