FHGEN 120 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In which of the following ways can Facebook be used in family history?
Collaborating with others
Sharing photos up to a certain resolution
Finding living descendants
Finding pages for historical and genealogical societies
All of the above - Answer-All of the Above
To edit the FamilySearch Research Wiki:
a-You must be assigned the role of Wiki Editor
b-You must get permission for each page you edit
c-You will need to be certified - Answer-a-You must be assigned the role of Wiki Editor
What is the primary way to find articles on a wiki?
a-Browse categories for an article
b-Click a template to find an article
c-Search or click a link to an article
d-Click the History button to find an article - Answer-c-Search or click a link to an article
A Twitter account exists for which of the following societies?
California Genealogical Society
Minnesota Genealogical Society
San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society
None of the above
All of the above - Answer-All of the Above
Following an archive or historical society on Twitter may help you keep up with the
latest news about records being digitized. True or False? - Answer-True
Which of the following are collaborative tree wikis?
a- WeRelate & WikiTree
b-WikiTree & Ancestry
c- FamilySearch Research Wiki & WeRelate - Answer-a- WeRelate & WikiTree
Primarily, a wiki is a website where individuals collaborate on the creation of the
content. True or False - Answer-True
, True or false: After editing a page on most wikis, others will be able to make changes. -
Answer-True
Select the most complete definition. Social media is:
a-A website where friends get together and talk.
b-Online pictures and video
c-An online service where people can create and share content
d-A personal website created by an individual - Answer-c-An online service where
people can create and share content
True or False? If you find a database that should contain a record of your ancestor, but
it does not, then you should evaluate the database before coming to the conclusion that
the record does not exist. - Answer-True
What is often included in a database title that helps you evaluate the coverage of the
collection? - Answer-Location(s) and year(s)
In the year 1871 a person was naturalized and became a citizen of the United States in
Boone County, West Virginia. Which of the following databases may contain his
naturalization?
a-Ancestry.com: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992
b-FamilySearch.org: West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991
c-Neither - Answer-c-Neither
You cannot find your ancestor in the Social Security Death Index. After evaluating the
database at Ancestry.com (see About and FAQs) you discover the following:
a-100% of the people in the index died after 1962.
b-It is a database of everyone whose deaths were reported to the Social Security
Administration.
c- It is a database of all deceased individuals who have received Social Security
Benefits. - Answer-B- It is a database of everyone whose deaths were reported to the
Social Security Administration.
True or False: Your emigrant family suddenly shows up in Idaho on the 1930 census but
you cannot find them on any ship lists coming from overseas. It is possible they are
cited in U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960--Ancestry.com. -
Answer-True
If you were searching FamilySearch.org for an ancestor who was born in New York City,
in which collection would you be more likely to find a match:
a-New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
b-New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 - Answer-a-New York, New York City
Births, 1846-1909 (Due to location being more specific to desired city and state)
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In which of the following ways can Facebook be used in family history?
Collaborating with others
Sharing photos up to a certain resolution
Finding living descendants
Finding pages for historical and genealogical societies
All of the above - Answer-All of the Above
To edit the FamilySearch Research Wiki:
a-You must be assigned the role of Wiki Editor
b-You must get permission for each page you edit
c-You will need to be certified - Answer-a-You must be assigned the role of Wiki Editor
What is the primary way to find articles on a wiki?
a-Browse categories for an article
b-Click a template to find an article
c-Search or click a link to an article
d-Click the History button to find an article - Answer-c-Search or click a link to an article
A Twitter account exists for which of the following societies?
California Genealogical Society
Minnesota Genealogical Society
San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society
None of the above
All of the above - Answer-All of the Above
Following an archive or historical society on Twitter may help you keep up with the
latest news about records being digitized. True or False? - Answer-True
Which of the following are collaborative tree wikis?
a- WeRelate & WikiTree
b-WikiTree & Ancestry
c- FamilySearch Research Wiki & WeRelate - Answer-a- WeRelate & WikiTree
Primarily, a wiki is a website where individuals collaborate on the creation of the
content. True or False - Answer-True
, True or false: After editing a page on most wikis, others will be able to make changes. -
Answer-True
Select the most complete definition. Social media is:
a-A website where friends get together and talk.
b-Online pictures and video
c-An online service where people can create and share content
d-A personal website created by an individual - Answer-c-An online service where
people can create and share content
True or False? If you find a database that should contain a record of your ancestor, but
it does not, then you should evaluate the database before coming to the conclusion that
the record does not exist. - Answer-True
What is often included in a database title that helps you evaluate the coverage of the
collection? - Answer-Location(s) and year(s)
In the year 1871 a person was naturalized and became a citizen of the United States in
Boone County, West Virginia. Which of the following databases may contain his
naturalization?
a-Ancestry.com: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992
b-FamilySearch.org: West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991
c-Neither - Answer-c-Neither
You cannot find your ancestor in the Social Security Death Index. After evaluating the
database at Ancestry.com (see About and FAQs) you discover the following:
a-100% of the people in the index died after 1962.
b-It is a database of everyone whose deaths were reported to the Social Security
Administration.
c- It is a database of all deceased individuals who have received Social Security
Benefits. - Answer-B- It is a database of everyone whose deaths were reported to the
Social Security Administration.
True or False: Your emigrant family suddenly shows up in Idaho on the 1930 census but
you cannot find them on any ship lists coming from overseas. It is possible they are
cited in U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960--Ancestry.com. -
Answer-True
If you were searching FamilySearch.org for an ancestor who was born in New York City,
in which collection would you be more likely to find a match:
a-New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
b-New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 - Answer-a-New York, New York City
Births, 1846-1909 (Due to location being more specific to desired city and state)
