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Which of the following best describes the challenges associated with maintaining digital information?

Digital information inherently lasts longer than physical documents because digital storage does not degrade over time, reducing preservation efforts and costs.

The obsolescence of hardware and software and the degradation of storage media makes digital preservation a complex and ongoing task requiring migration to new formats. (correct)

The legal risk of maintaining digital archives and data is reduced because electronic records are not discoverable in legal proceedings, simplifying information governance.

Digital information is straightforward to preserve due to standardized formats which require no special tools or updates to remain accessible and usable over decades.

What primary strategy is used to preserve digital information against format obsolescence?

Bit-level preservation, which ensures the original binary data remains unchanged, regardless of software or hardware updates.

Migration, which periodically converts digital information into updated formats to ensure compatibility with current software and hardware. (correct)

Emulation, which involves transforming digital objects into static image files to ensure visual consistency over time.

Cold storage, which involves archiving digital data on offline media and only accessing it every few years to prevent degradation.

Which approach offers the most comprehensive protection against data loss but requires significant storage capacity?

Checksum verification, which ensures data integrity through regular audits, but does nothing directly to address or counter actual data loss.

Multiple copies in diverse locations, which duplicates data across different sites to protect against localized disasters; this minimizes risk but increases expenses. (correct)

Regular backup, which involves continuously backing up all files rather than just the most recent versions; this ensures minimal data loss.

Data compression, which reduces storage needs by permanently removing redundant information; it balances risk and cost.

Why is metadata important in the context of digital preservation?

Metadata provides contextual information about digital resources, aiding their discovery, management, and long-term access and usability. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does routine media refreshment primarily address in digital preservation?

The degradation of physical storage media to ensure ongoing readability and prevent data loss. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of digital preservation strategies?

To ensure that digital information remains accessible and usable over the long term. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a key challenge in preserving digital information?

The rapid obsolescence of hardware and software. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of metadata in digital preservation?

Metadata describes and provides context for digital objects, aiding in their discovery and understanding. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the practice of 'media refreshment' primarily address in digital preservation?

The degradation of physical storage media. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to digital preservation involves creating an exact, bit-for-bit copy of a digital object?

Replication (A) Signup and view all the answers

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