Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Goals of Cultural

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the goals of cultural resource management (CRM) ?

• A) CRM is a type of contract archaeology in which the sites are excavated with the goal of presenting all evidence (artifacts) in a museum-quality exhibit.
• B) CRM is public archaeology. As a result, it involves the preparation and use of volunteer citizens in excavations on federal lands.
• C) CRM is considered the highest-quality scientific excavation on federal, state, or private lands. Each excavation team includes a lawyer well-versed in all laws relating to site preservation.
• D) CRM focuses on conducting high-quality research in compliance with all laws relating to archaeological sites excavated on federally-funded building projects.
• E) CRM focuses on conducting high-quality research in compliance with all state, national, and international laws relating to archaeological excavation.

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Definitions:

Noninterventionist

A policy or stance that advocates for not intervening, especially in the internal affairs of other countries.

Disinterested

Having no bias or partiality; impartial.

Deficit

A shortfall or deficiency, often referring to a lack in quantity or quality of a desired or required resource or attribute.

Conventional

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional and lacking in spontaneity or individuality.