FHGEN 110 – STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the consequences of violating the BYU-Idaho Honor Code? - Answer-
Violations of the Academic Honesty Policy may result in consequences up to and
including suspension or expulsion from the university.
How does BYU-Idaho help students understand plagiarism? - Answer- anything that is
not given credit; breaking it down into types and
Why is important to analyze and correlate your research results? - Answer- Thoroughly
examine, analyze each one to correlate them and find logical/real relationship. Helps
with credibility and accuracy, shows evidence deserves to be there.
How will you implement analysis and correlation of sources, information items, and
evidence in your own research, in service as a family history consultant, as a student,
and as a professional? - Answer- Examine the problems and if the source, info item, or
evidence appears, supports, or denies the hypothesis. How does it affect a relationship
of someone/someplace. Don't take someone's word based on information, but what
actually is on the document.
What does it mean to acknowledge conflicting evidence? - Answer- Having the full
picture of analyzed research. Even if you keep the same hypothesis, explain the
reliability and validity
What should be included in your explanation of conflicting evidence? - Answer- State
the problem and explain (how it contradicts, the source that is most reliable + why,
reasons why you believe less reliable evidence was created)
What are some writing tools used by genealogists? - Answer- CMOS, Evidence
Explained, Professional Genealogy, Genealogic journals
Have I spent any time investigating these tools? - Answer- Little time
How can I improve my writing? - Answer- Read
What are the components of good genealogical writing? - Answer- Clearly and
convincingly report results of search, ability to make complex arguments, grammar and
punctuation
, How do internet skills help support the successful execution of the elements of the
GPS? - Answer- Able to have background, reference information. Easier access to
online catalogs. Able to use tools to write reports
What library and research resources are available through the David O. McKay library?
- Answer- Librarian, online resources, interlibrary loan, request book, special collections,
catalog
What other information did you learn from the virtual tour? - Answer- They have
program-specific Librarians. Special collections have local and campus history
Why is it important to feel comfortable using computers and the internet? - Answer-
most information is there and research tools for genealogists are vital
How has the need for genealogists to know how to use computers and the internet
changed over time? - Answer- a lot more records were in person and took longer time.
Now it can happen within the day, accessed from across the world
What skills do you need to strengthen to comfortably use the internet? - Answer-
wayback machine, I am a digital native, so it is really easy for me
What should you consider when it comes to preserving your family memories and
artifacts? - Answer- health precautions, handling, how you house, organizing, storage
available (free and $), digital options (short & long-term), keep away from light,
conservation efforts
How might you go about preserving some of those memories or artifacts? - Answer-
balanced temperature and humidity, store in containers (away from light, water)
organize size by labeling, conservation
What family memories or artifacts do you have that you should preserve? - Answer-
away from light, organize papers, digital organization, less vs most important
What are the main website tabs and contents of each tab? - Answer- Intro, Learning
Paths, (sites, beginner resources, surname, eBook)
Countries (reference resources), Trainers (trainer resources), Activities (for different
groups, general & member), Youth (resources and for members), Media (resources,
social media), Faiths (members, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish), Tools (vault, tracker)
How can the Family History Guide help you teach others? - Answer- This can cover
many skill levels, ages, groups, religions, topics
How can you use the Family History Guide to plan to teach different age groups? -
Answer- They have resources for each. Videos to inspire, activities to start from, self
history and games.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the consequences of violating the BYU-Idaho Honor Code? - Answer-
Violations of the Academic Honesty Policy may result in consequences up to and
including suspension or expulsion from the university.
How does BYU-Idaho help students understand plagiarism? - Answer- anything that is
not given credit; breaking it down into types and
Why is important to analyze and correlate your research results? - Answer- Thoroughly
examine, analyze each one to correlate them and find logical/real relationship. Helps
with credibility and accuracy, shows evidence deserves to be there.
How will you implement analysis and correlation of sources, information items, and
evidence in your own research, in service as a family history consultant, as a student,
and as a professional? - Answer- Examine the problems and if the source, info item, or
evidence appears, supports, or denies the hypothesis. How does it affect a relationship
of someone/someplace. Don't take someone's word based on information, but what
actually is on the document.
What does it mean to acknowledge conflicting evidence? - Answer- Having the full
picture of analyzed research. Even if you keep the same hypothesis, explain the
reliability and validity
What should be included in your explanation of conflicting evidence? - Answer- State
the problem and explain (how it contradicts, the source that is most reliable + why,
reasons why you believe less reliable evidence was created)
What are some writing tools used by genealogists? - Answer- CMOS, Evidence
Explained, Professional Genealogy, Genealogic journals
Have I spent any time investigating these tools? - Answer- Little time
How can I improve my writing? - Answer- Read
What are the components of good genealogical writing? - Answer- Clearly and
convincingly report results of search, ability to make complex arguments, grammar and
punctuation
, How do internet skills help support the successful execution of the elements of the
GPS? - Answer- Able to have background, reference information. Easier access to
online catalogs. Able to use tools to write reports
What library and research resources are available through the David O. McKay library?
- Answer- Librarian, online resources, interlibrary loan, request book, special collections,
catalog
What other information did you learn from the virtual tour? - Answer- They have
program-specific Librarians. Special collections have local and campus history
Why is it important to feel comfortable using computers and the internet? - Answer-
most information is there and research tools for genealogists are vital
How has the need for genealogists to know how to use computers and the internet
changed over time? - Answer- a lot more records were in person and took longer time.
Now it can happen within the day, accessed from across the world
What skills do you need to strengthen to comfortably use the internet? - Answer-
wayback machine, I am a digital native, so it is really easy for me
What should you consider when it comes to preserving your family memories and
artifacts? - Answer- health precautions, handling, how you house, organizing, storage
available (free and $), digital options (short & long-term), keep away from light,
conservation efforts
How might you go about preserving some of those memories or artifacts? - Answer-
balanced temperature and humidity, store in containers (away from light, water)
organize size by labeling, conservation
What family memories or artifacts do you have that you should preserve? - Answer-
away from light, organize papers, digital organization, less vs most important
What are the main website tabs and contents of each tab? - Answer- Intro, Learning
Paths, (sites, beginner resources, surname, eBook)
Countries (reference resources), Trainers (trainer resources), Activities (for different
groups, general & member), Youth (resources and for members), Media (resources,
social media), Faiths (members, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish), Tools (vault, tracker)
How can the Family History Guide help you teach others? - Answer- This can cover
many skill levels, ages, groups, religions, topics
How can you use the Family History Guide to plan to teach different age groups? -
Answer- They have resources for each. Videos to inspire, activities to start from, self
history and games.
