Cross references for personal names are needed in which scenario described in the material?

• A. Alternate names only
• B. Hyphenated surname only
• C. All of the above
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

Cross references for personal names are a tool of authority control that connects every variant of a person’s name to a single access point. When someone is known by different forms—such as an alternate name, nickname, or former name—the system should link that form to the preferred name so searches for either form reach the same record. The same applies to hyphenated surnames or changes in surname due to marriage or legal updates; all those variants should be tied together so a search for any form finds the correct person. This improves discoverability, prevents duplicates, and helps avoid confusion with similarly named individuals. Because both alternate names and hyphenated surnames require these links, cross references are needed in all such scenarios.