A Professor Asks Each of His Students to Stand Up

question 20

Multiple Choice

A professor asks each of his students to stand up one at a time and report how many pets they have. The students do not state their names. This survey is considered to be

• A) anonymous.
• B) confidential.
• C) both anonymous and confidential.
• D) neither anonymous nor confidential.

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Definitions:

Public Records

Documents or pieces of information that are not considered confidential and are maintained by the government or public entities, accessible by the general public.

Community Reputation

The collective evaluation or perception of an individual's or organization's character within a community or social network.

Credibility

The quality or power of inspiring belief; an important aspect in legal, academic, and personal contexts where truthfulness and reliability are critical.

Criminal Record

A formal record of an individual’s past criminal convictions and charges.