Question 1:What must every public authority do to facilitate the right to information?
A) Maintain all records duly catalogued and indexed.
B) Ensure records are computerized and networked across the country.
C) Provide free internet access to the public.
D) Offer free information to foreign nationals.
Question 2: Which of the following information must a public authority publish within 120 days of the enactment of the Act?
A) The powers and duties of its officers and employees.
B) Personal details of all citizens.
C) Monthly remuneration of its officers and employees.
D) Details of foreign collaborations.
Question 3:
Which statement is true regarding the publication of information by public authorities?
A) Information must be updated every ten years.
B) Meetings of boards and councils must be open to the public, or minutes must be accessible.
C) All information must be kept confidential.
D) Only financial information must be published.
Question 4: Public authorities must publish all relevant facts when:
A) Formulating important policies.
B) Announcing decisions affecting the public.
C) Granting permits or authorizations.
D) Both A and B.
Question 5:How should public authorities disseminate information?
A) Through local languages and cost-effective methods.
B) Only via the internet.
C) Through secret meetings.
D) By mailing information to each citizen.
Question 6: What does "disseminated" mean in the context of this Act?
A) Keeping information confidential.
B) Making information known through various communication methods.
C) Destroying old records.
D) Sharing information only with government officials.
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Answers:
1. A) Maintain all records duly catalogued and indexed.
B) Ensure records are computerized and networked across the country.
2. A) The powers and duties of its officers and employees.
C) Monthly remuneration of its officers and employees.
3. B) Meetings of boards and councils must be open to the public, or minutes must be accessible.**
4. D) Both A and B.
5. A) Through local languages and cost-effective methods.
6. B) Making information known through various communication methods.