Certified Judge Advisor Practice Test

What should judges do with their notes and judging materials at the end of an event?

1. Keep them for future reference.

2. Give them back to the teams.

3. Dispose of them in the trash.

4. Give them to the Judge Advisor for secure disposal.

The correct answer is: Give them to the Judge Advisor for secure disposal.

After an event, judges should prioritize confidentiality and the secure handling of notes and judging materials. By giving their notes and materials to the Judge Advisor for secure disposal, judges ensure that sensitive information about participants and their performances is managed appropriately. This process safeguards privacy and maintains the integrity of the judging process. Keeping notes for future reference can lead to potential breaches of confidentiality and is not in line with best practices for managing participants' information. Returning materials to the teams is typically not appropriate, as teams may not need or want access to the judges' internal comments or scores. Disposing of the materials in the trash could compromise confidentiality if they are not properly shredded or destroyed, potentially leading to sensitive information being accessible to others. Hence, secure disposal by the Judge Advisor is the most responsible and professional practice.