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Library Sciences QUESTION #1570
Question 1
In the context of public records management, the 'principle of provenance' (also called respect des fonds) requires that:
  • Records be arranged alphabetically by title
  • Records created by one organization or individual be kept together and not intermingled with records from other sources✔️
  • Records be digitized before physical preservation
  • Records older than 50 years be transferred to the national library
Correct Answer Explanation
The principle of provenance is a foundational archival principle stating that records from a given creator (person, family, or organization) must be maintained as a separate, intact group (fond) and not mixed with records from other creators — preserving their original context and evidential value.