Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Exam Guide Flashcards

Flashcards for Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Exam Guide

Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Board (IGGAB)

An independent, non-profit organization formed to develop standards of practice and requirements for accreditation in the field of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG).

Responsibilities of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Board

To develop and promote standards for competency and ethical practice in the field of IGG; Administer an exam that tests IGG applicants’ knowledge and practice of IGG Core Competencies, best practices, and ethical standards; Accredit applicants who pass the exam and agree to abide by the standards set by the Board; Provide an oversight mechanism for Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogists (AIGGs) to ensure continuing competency and ethical practice; Maintain a registry of AIGGs.

Purpose of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Exam Guide

To provide applicants of the IGG accreditation process with information to prepare for the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Exam and the procedures for application.

The Exam is designed to identify

Applicants who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to be a competent and ethical IGG practitioner.

Required to become an AIGG

Passing the exam and agreeing to adhere to the established IGGAB Professional Standards and Code of Ethics.

Clustering Tools

Software tools that organize DNA Relatives into groups based on shared genetic segments. They help identify clusters of DNA Relatives who likely descend from a Common Ancestor.

Direct to Consumer (DTC) DNA testing

Genetic testing services marketed directly to consumers without the need for a healthcare provider or intermediary.

IGG kit

A Genetic Data File owned by an Investigating Agency and uploaded to one of the Accessible Genetic Genealogy Databases (AGGD).

Relationship estimator tools

Software tools or online calculators that use shared DNA data, such as centimorgans (cM) of matching DNA, to predict likely relationships between two individuals.

Union Couple

Two individuals whose union connects sets of descendants from two or more Common Ancestors or two or more genetic networks of DNA Relatives.

AIGG

Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist

atDNA

autosomal DNA

cM

centimorgan

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

DOJ

Department of Justice

FGG

Forensic Genetic Genealogy (interchangeable with IGG)

FIR

fully identical region

FTDNA

FamilyTreeDNA

HIR

half identical region

IGG

Investigative Genetic Genealogy

mtDNA

mitochondrial DNA

SNP

single nucleotide polymorphism

STR

short tandem repeats

UHR

Unidentified human remains (Jane/John Doe)

X-DNA

DNA from the X chromosome

Y-DNA

DNA from the Y chromosome