Record Keeping Practice Exam

A Certificate in Record Keeping equips you with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and organize organizational records. This program covers recordkeeping principles, different recordkeeping systems (paper and electronic),  filing and classification methods, retention and disposition schedules, and legal and regulatory requirements.

Who Should Take This Exam?

This certificate is ideal for individuals interested in careers in:

• Administrative support (specializing in records management)
• Information governance
• Legal departments (supporting recordkeeping practices)
• Human resources (managing employee files)
• Any role requiring effective recordkeeping practices

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
• Familiarity with computer software (basic file management)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why is the Exam Important?

Earning a Certificate in Record Keeping demonstrates your understanding of best practices in managing organizational records. This can enhance your job prospects in various administrative and information management roles. The certification allows you to contribute to efficient recordkeeping systems that ensure information accessibility, legal compliance, and proper record retention.

Exam Course Outline

• Recordkeeping Fundamentals: Importance of recordkeeping, types of records (physical and electronic), recordkeeping life cycle
• Recordkeeping Systems and Methods: Understanding paper-based and electronic recordkeeping systems, filing and classification techniques
• Retention and Disposition Schedules: Creating and implementing record retention schedules, understanding legal and regulatory requirements for recordkeeping
• Records Access and Retrieval: Managing access controls for records, ensuring efficient retrieval of information
• Electronic Records Management: Understanding electronic recordkeeping systems, best practices for digital recordkeeping
• Information Governance Principles: Data security, privacy considerations, disaster recovery procedures in recordkeeping