Pre-test 2

Question 1

What does the term "genealogy" mean?

The study of rocks and minerals

The study of family history and ancestry

The study of ancient languages

The study of geography

Question 2

What is an "ancestor"?

A family member from the past

A family member who comes after you

A neighbor or friend

A distant cousin

Question 3

How often does the United States conduct a federal census?

Every 5 years

Every 15 years

Every 10 years

Every 20 years

Question 4

What are "vital records"?

Medical records from hospitals

School report cards

Employment records

Birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates

Question 5

Which website offers completely free genealogy resources?

Ancestry.com

FamilySearch.org

MyHeritage.com

All of the above require payment

Question 6

What is a "pedigree chart"?

A chart showing pet ancestry

A list of family addresses

A tree-like chart showing your parents, grandparents, and ancestors

A collection of family photos

Question 7

When interviewing elderly relatives, what is the MOST important thing to do?

Ask them to remember exact dates

Correct them when they're wrong

Only ask about famous family members

Be respectful and take notes

Question 8

What does DNA testing for genealogy primarily help you discover?

Your ethnic background and genetic relatives

Your future health problems

Your personality traits

Your career aptitude

Question 9

Why is it important to cite your sources in genealogy research?

To make your research look more professional

It's not really important

So others can verify your information and build on your work

To avoid legal problems

Question 10

What is the "100-year rule" in genealogy?

Only research people who lived 100 years ago

Research must take 100 years to complete

Only trust sources that are 100 years old

Don't share detailed information about people born less than 100 years ago

Question 11

Where would you most likely find marriage records?

County courthouse or clerk's office

Hospital records

School records

Employment files

Question 12

What is a "family group sheet"?

A photo of the whole family

A page with information about parents and their children

A list of family addresses

A family reunion planning document

Question 13

When searching for ancestors online, what should you do if you get too many search results?

Give up and try a different ancestor

Use only the first name

Add more specific information like location or spouse's name

Look through all the results no matter how many there are

Question 14

What is the best way to handle a sensitive family discovery, like criminal activity by an ancestor?

Share it immediately with everyone in the family

Hide the information permanently

Post it on social media

Think carefully about who might be affected and how to present it respectfully

Question 15

What type of records might you find at a local historical society?

Current phone books

Modern medical records

Local family histories, old newspapers, and cemetery records

Current tax records

Question 16

What does it mean to research "ethically" in genealogy?

Only research famous ancestors

Never share any family information

Only use expensive paid websites

Respect privacy, be accurate, and treat people's stories with dignity

Question 17

How long after a census is taken does it become available to the public in the United States?

10 years

25 years

72 years

100 years

Question 18

What is the difference between civil records and church records?

There is no difference

Civil records are created by government, church records by religious organizations

Church records are always more accurate

Civil records are always older

Question 19

What should you always do before sharing information about living relatives?

Check with a lawyer

Wait until they die

Get their permission

Share it anyway - they're family

Question 20

What makes a genealogy goal "SMART"?

It focuses only on famous ancestors

It is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

It requires expensive software

It can be completed in one day

Genealogy Knowledge Pre-Test