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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsUNESCO Public Library Manifesto
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsIndian Documentation Sources
Index India is published by:
Q3
Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersNASSDOC and ICSSR
National Social Science Documentation Center is worked as a division of:
Q4
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsIFLA/UNESCO Guidelines
Which document outlines the fundamental principles of library services and is endorsed by IFLA?
Q5
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsFive Laws of Library Science (Third Law)
The principle "Every book its reader" highlights the importance of which aspect in libraries?
Q6
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsFive Laws (Fifth Law & Weeding)
Which law is reflected in the practice of library weeding (removal of unused or outdated books)?
Q7
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsDigital Rights Management (DRM)
What does DRM (Digital Rights Management) in libraries primarily control?
Q8
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsNational Library of India
The National Library of India, located in Kolkata, is an example of which type of library?
Q9
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsOAI-PMH Interoperability
Which protocol is widely used for interoperability in digital libraries?
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Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersStock Verification
Physical checkup of the collection of any library is known as:
Q11
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Call Number Components
What component of a Call Number represents the subject of the book?
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Colon Classification Isolates
In S.R. Ranganathan's Colon Classification, what does "Isolates" refer to?
Q13
Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersISBN Structure (13-Digit)
What does the prefix "978" or "979" in an ISBN signify?
Q14
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)ISBD History
When was the ISBD first developed?
Q15
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)PMEST Fundamental Categories
Which of the following is NOT one of the five fundamental categories in Colon Classification?
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsInformation Retrieval & Truncation
"Truncation" is used for
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsBibliometrics (Literature Half-Life)
"Half-life" in the context of literary growth is used to indicate:
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Canons for Characteristics
Canon of Permanence is one of the canons for:
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsAbstracting Services
Science Abstracts published by
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsGrey Literature
Working Papers' fall under the category of:
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsImperial Library Act 1902
Which of the viceroys was associated with the imperial library Act?
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Three Planes of Work (Idea Plane)
'Canon of Characteristics' are part of
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsFourth Law of Library Science
The fourth law, "Save the time of the reader," stresses:
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsSecond Law of Library Science
Which law directly addresses the principle of inclusivity in library services?
Q25
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsJournal Impact Factor
What does "impact factor" indicate in journal selection?
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Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersSerials Management
The term "serials" in library terminology refers to:
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Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersContinuous Stock Verification
A "Cycle Counting" method for stock verification involves:
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT Applicationse-Granthalaya Software
E-granthalaya software was developed by:
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Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersCirculation Charging Systems
Photo charging system was introduced by:
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)RDA Cataloguing Standard
RDA related to
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsPrimary Information Sources
Which of the following is an example of a primary information source?
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsSecondary Sources
A textbook is classified as which type of information source?
Q33
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsIndexing Databases
Which of the following is an example of an indexing source?
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsCitation Indexing Systems
Which indexing system is widely used in scientific research publications?
Q35
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsReference Dictionaries
A technical dictionary focuses on:
Q36
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsTrade Bibliographies
Which of the following is an example of a trade bibliography?
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsBiographical Reference Sources
Which of the following is an example of a biographical source?
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)DDC Auxiliary Tables
Table of DDC deals with:
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Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersRanganathan Publications
The book 'Library Administration' was brought out by Ranganathan in
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsProminent South Asian Libraries
Liaquat Memorial Library is situated in
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsReference Services Types
What are the two broad categories of reference services?
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Information Taxonomies
Terms within taxonomy are often called:
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsRRRLF Administration
'RRRLF' falls under the:
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Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersISBN 13-Digit Transition
ISBN changed from 10 digits to 13 digits from
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)UNIMARC Development
UNIMARC was developed under the umbrella of
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsLibrary Literature Classics
Which publication was not authored by S.R. Ranganathan
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsLibrary Associations (CILIP)
The Library Association (UK) is now the component of
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsSDI Service Pioneer (H.P. Luhn)
The concept of Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) was enunciated by
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsSWAYAM Platform
SWAYAM Stands for
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Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsBradford's Law of Scattering
Who developed the 'law of scattering'?
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)AACR-2R Serials Rules
Which Section of AACR - II (R) deals with serial publications?
Q52
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsComputer Programming Languages
What are three types of basic languages used in computer
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsProgramming Languages vs Encodings
Which is not a programming language
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsInformation Units (Bit)
What is the unit of information?
Q55
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsNetwork Protocols vs Z39.50
Following is not a network protocol:
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsAuthentication & Access Management
Shibboleth is used for
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsRemote Access Tools (EZproxy)
Application of VPN and EzyProxy in library are associated with
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsQR Code Technology
In QR Code, QR stands for
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsSocial Tagging & Folksonomy
The concept of 'folksonomies' is associated with
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Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsWiki Software History
Who is the developer of Wiki?
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsInformation Transfer Cycle
Which of the following roles does a library have in the information transfer cycle?
i) Information organization and control
ii) Primary distribution
iii) Secondary Publication
iv) Secondary distribution
Codes:
i) Information organization and control
ii) Primary distribution
iii) Secondary Publication
iv) Secondary distribution
Codes:
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Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Controlled Vocabulary Types
Controlled vocabularies fall broadly into following categories:
i) Subject Heading Lists
ii) Thesauri
iii) Folksonomies
iv) Ontologies
Codes:
i) Subject Heading Lists
ii) Thesauri
iii) Folksonomies
iv) Ontologies
Codes:
Q63
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsNLM Databases
Which of the following are not published by US National Library of Medicine?
i) eMedicine
ii) Pubmeth
iii) PubMed
iv) Medline Plus
Codes:
i) eMedicine
ii) Pubmeth
iii) PubMed
iv) Medline Plus
Codes:
Q64
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsTheories of Reference Service
Who among the following are associated with established theories of reference service?
i) C.M. Winchell
ii) James I Wyer
iii) Daniel Brophy
iv) Samuel Rothstein
Code:
i) C.M. Winchell
ii) James I Wyer
iii) Daniel Brophy
iv) Samuel Rothstein
Code:
Q65
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsInformation Security (CIA Triad)
Which of the following are the necessary elements of an information society / information security?
i) Confidentiality
ii) Vulnerability
iii) Integrity
iv) Availability
Codes:
i) Confidentiality
ii) Vulnerability
iii) Integrity
iv) Availability
Codes:
Q66
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Dublin Core Metadata Elements
Identify the intellectual property related elements in Dublin Core Metadata:
i) Creator
ii) Coverage
iii) Publisher
iv) Rights
Codes:
i) Creator
ii) Coverage
iii) Publisher
iv) Rights
Codes:
Q67
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsOpen Journal Systems (OJS)
Which of the following are features of 'Open Journal System'?
i) License to access content.
ii) Access restricted to limited group.
iii) Online submission.
iv) Subscription module with delayed open access options.
Codes:
i) License to access content.
ii) Access restricted to limited group.
iii) Online submission.
iv) Subscription module with delayed open access options.
Codes:
Q68
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsCitation Indexing Databases
Which of the following tools index cited references?
i) D-Space
ii) Scopus
iii) JCCC
iv) Google Scholar.
Codes:
i) D-Space
ii) Scopus
iii) JCCC
iv) Google Scholar.
Codes:
Q69
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsIFLA Digital Reference Guidelines
Which of the following are the two sections stated in IFLA Digital Reference Guidelines?
i) Collaborative Virtual Reference
ii) The Administration of Digital Reference Service
iii) The Practice of Digital Reference
iv) Online Tools for Libraries
Codes:
i) Collaborative Virtual Reference
ii) The Administration of Digital Reference Service
iii) The Practice of Digital Reference
iv) Online Tools for Libraries
Codes:
Q70
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsOpen Source vs Proprietary ILS
Which of the below are not open source library software's?
i) Bibliosys.
ii) Evergreen.
iii) New Genlib.
iv) Virtua.
Codes:
i) Bibliosys.
ii) Evergreen.
iii) New Genlib.
iv) Virtua.
Codes:
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Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsInstitutions Founded by Ranganathan
Which of the following institutions are established by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan?
i) INSDOC, Delhi.
ii) DRTC, Bangalore.
iii) Sarada Ranganathan Endowment, Bangalore.
iv) National Library Kolkata
Codes:
i) INSDOC, Delhi.
ii) DRTC, Bangalore.
iii) Sarada Ranganathan Endowment, Bangalore.
iv) National Library Kolkata
Codes:
Q72
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsIndian National Bibliography Exclusions
Which of the following types of publications are excluded in INB (Indian National Bibliography)?
i) Maps.
ii) First issue of Periodical.
iii) Newspapers.
iv) Books in regional languages.
Codes:
i) Maps.
ii) First issue of Periodical.
iii) Newspapers.
iv) Books in regional languages.
Codes:
Q73
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsPublic Library Development Bodies
Which of the following organizations are associated with the development of public libraries?
i) UNESCO.
ii) RRRLF.
iii) INFLIBNET.
iv) DRTC.
Codes:
i) UNESCO.
ii) RRRLF.
iii) INFLIBNET.
iv) DRTC.
Codes:
Q74
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Post-Coordinate Indexing Pioneers
Which of the following names are associated with post-co-ordinate indexing?
i) Mortimer Taube
ii) Eugene Garfield
iii) Calvin Mooers
iv) W.E. Batten
Codes:
i) Mortimer Taube
ii) Eugene Garfield
iii) Calvin Mooers
iv) W.E. Batten
Codes:
Q75
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsTrade Bibliographies Identification
Which of the following are Trade Bibliographies?
i) Books-in-Print
ii) Indian Books-in-Print
iii) Indian National Bibliography
iv) British National Bibliography
Codes:
i) Books-in-Print
ii) Indian Books-in-Print
iii) Indian National Bibliography
iv) British National Bibliography
Codes:
Q76
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsCopyright Fair Dealing
When the permission of copyright owner is not needed?
i) Criticism or review
ii) Translation
iii) Research purpose
iv) Photocopy for sale
Codes:
i) Criticism or review
ii) Translation
iii) Research purpose
iv) Photocopy for sale
Codes:
Q77
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsSDI System Profiles
Which of the following are maintained to provide Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) service?
1) Author Profile
2) Library Profile
3) Document Profile
4) User Profile
Codes:
1) Author Profile
2) Library Profile
3) Document Profile
4) User Profile
Codes:
Q78
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsEpistemology & Universe of Knowledge
The study of 'Epistemology' deals with:
i) Modes of formation of subjects
ii) Understanding of knowledge
iii) Cataloguing of composite books
iv) Origin and Nature of Knowledge
Codes:
i) Modes of formation of subjects
ii) Understanding of knowledge
iii) Cataloguing of composite books
iv) Origin and Nature of Knowledge
Codes:
Q79
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Landmark Publications of 1876
Identify the documents which were first published in 1876:
i) Bibliographic classification.
ii) Dewey Decimal System.
iii) Panizzi's Rules for the compilation of the catalogue.
iv) Rules for a Printed Dictionary Catalogue.
Codes:
i) Bibliographic classification.
ii) Dewey Decimal System.
iii) Panizzi's Rules for the compilation of the catalogue.
iv) Rules for a Printed Dictionary Catalogue.
Codes:
Q80
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsRFID in Libraries
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is used in library for:
i) Circulation of Documents
ii) Cataloguing of Documents
iii) Security of Documents
iv) Acquisition of Documents
Codes:
i) Circulation of Documents
ii) Cataloguing of Documents
iii) Security of Documents
iv) Acquisition of Documents
Codes:
Q81
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsCloud Storage Platforms
Identify online storage and searching devices from the following:
i) Sugarsync
ii) Opendrive
iii) Dropbox
iv) Wipersync
Codes:
i) Sugarsync
ii) Opendrive
iii) Dropbox
iv) Wipersync
Codes:
Q82
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Classification Devices (Notation)
Which of the following devices may be used for securing extrapolation in chain / array in classification?
i) Decimal fraction device.
ii) Gap device.
iii) Inversion device.
iv) Isolate indicator device.
Codes:
i) Decimal fraction device.
ii) Gap device.
iii) Inversion device.
iv) Isolate indicator device.
Codes:
Q83
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsSynchronous vs Asynchronous Communication
Which of the following are synchronous communication tools?
i) Instant Messaging.
ii) Blog.
iii) Video conferencing.
iv) Bulletin Board
Codes:
i) Instant Messaging.
ii) Blog.
iii) Video conferencing.
iv) Bulletin Board
Codes:
Q84
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsURL Components
Which of the following are the parts of a URL (Universal Resource Locator)?
i) Protocol.
ii) Media Access Control.
iii) Domain name.
iv) Path.
Codes:
i) Protocol.
ii) Media Access Control.
iii) Domain name.
iv) Path.
Codes:
Q85
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Classification Schemes Chronology
Arrange the following classification schemes in chronological order:
i) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
ii) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
iii) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
iv) Colon Classification (CC)
Codes:
i) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
ii) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
iii) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
iv) Colon Classification (CC)
Codes:
Q86
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsIFLA Manifestos Chronology
Arrange the following items in chronological order of their date of first publishing:
i) IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
ii) IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto
iii) IFLA/UNESCO Manifesto for Digital Libraries
iv) IFLA Internet Manifesto Codes:
Choose the correct option:
i) IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
ii) IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto
iii) IFLA/UNESCO Manifesto for Digital Libraries
iv) IFLA Internet Manifesto Codes:
Choose the correct option:
Q87
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsHistoric Indian Public Libraries Chronology
Arrange in sequence the following public libraries according to their year of origin.
i) Connemara Public Library
ii) Delhi Public Library
iii) Calcutta Public Library
iv) Baroda Central Library
Codes:
i) Connemara Public Library
ii) Delhi Public Library
iii) Calcutta Public Library
iv) Baroda Central Library
Codes:
Q88
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsCopyright Act Economic Rights
Which of the following rights are granted for 'Literary works' according to Copyright Law of India?
i) To make translation
ii) To use in reporting current events
iii) To make any adaptation
iv) To use for the purpose of research
Codes:
i) To make translation
ii) To use in reporting current events
iii) To make any adaptation
iv) To use for the purpose of research
Codes:
Q89
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Principles for Facet Sequence
The 'Principle of Facet Sequence' includes:
i) Cow-calf principle.
ii) Wall-picture principle.
iii) Whole organ principle.
iv) Principle of osmosis.
Codes:
i) Cow-calf principle.
ii) Wall-picture principle.
iii) Whole organ principle.
iv) Principle of osmosis.
Codes:
Q90
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Colon Classification Facet Formula Application
Arrange the following according to the principles of facet sequence of Colon Classification, 6th edition:
i) Tuberculosis
ii) Child
iii) Lung
iv) Treatment
Codes:
i) Tuberculosis
ii) Child
iii) Lung
iv) Treatment
Codes:
Q91
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Cataloguing Codes Chronology
Identify the chronological order of the following catalogue codes:
1) AACR-2
2) CCC
3) AA Code
4) ALA
Codes:
1) AACR-2
2) CCC
3) AA Code
4) ALA
Codes:
Q92
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsLibrary Codes of Ethics Chronology
Arrange the following codes of ethics in the order of their development:
i) Librarian's Canons of Ethics, First code of ethics for Librarianship in USA.
ii) Code of Ethics-ALA.
iii) Code of Professional Conduct- LA, UK.
iv) Code of ethics for Libraries and Information workers- IFLA.
Codes:
i) Librarian's Canons of Ethics, First code of ethics for Librarianship in USA.
ii) Code of Ethics-ALA.
iii) Code of Professional Conduct- LA, UK.
iv) Code of ethics for Libraries and Information workers- IFLA.
Codes:
Q93
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsIndian Library & Information Legislation Chronology
Arrange the following in chronological order:
i) Delivery of Books and Newspapers Act.
ii) RTI Act.
iii) Imperial Library Act.
iv) IT (Amendment) Act.
Codes:
i) Delivery of Books and Newspapers Act.
ii) RTI Act.
iii) Imperial Library Act.
iv) IT (Amendment) Act.
Codes:
Q94
Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersBook Accessioning Procedure
Arrange the following steps in the order of accessioning the book:
i) Arrange books as per bill.
ii) Check books as per order placed
iii) Enter the accession number in the register.
iv) Write accession number on back of title page of other relevant pages.
Codes:
i) Arrange books as per bill.
ii) Check books as per order placed
iii) Enter the accession number in the register.
iv) Write accession number on back of title page of other relevant pages.
Codes:
Q95
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Subject Headings & Thesauri Chronology
Arrange the following according to the year of first publication:
i) Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
ii) Sears List of Subject Headings.
iii) Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
iv) AGROVOC.
Codes:
i) Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
ii) Sears List of Subject Headings.
iii) Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
iv) AGROVOC.
Codes:
Q96
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsCitation Databases for Journal Impact
Which sources would you consult to know the "Impact Factor" of Journal publications?
i) Web of Science
ii) Science Direct
iii) SCOPUS
iv) EBSCO
Codes:
i) Web of Science
ii) Science Direct
iii) SCOPUS
iv) EBSCO
Codes:
Q97
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsLegal Enactments Chronology
Arrange the following Acts according to the year of their respective enactments:
i) Digital Millenium Copyright Act.
ii) Right to Information Act (India).
iii) Information Technology Act (India).
iv) Indian Copyright Act.
Codes:
i) Digital Millenium Copyright Act.
ii) Right to Information Act (India).
iii) Information Technology Act (India).
iv) Indian Copyright Act.
Codes:
Q98
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Catalogue Codes First Editions
Arrange the following Catalogue Codes according to their first publication year:
Q99
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Hierarchy of Normative Principles
Arrange the following according to their levels:
i) Canons of Cataloguing
ii) Laws of Library Science
iii) General Normative Principles
iv) Principles of Cataloguing
Codes:
i) Canons of Cataloguing
ii) Laws of Library Science
iii) General Normative Principles
iv) Principles of Cataloguing
Codes:
Q100
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsInternational Information Systems Chronology
Arrange the following according to their year of emergence:
i) INIS
ii) AGRIS
iii) NATIS
iv) UNISIST
Codes:
i) INIS
ii) AGRIS
iii) NATIS
iv) UNISIST
Codes:
Q101
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsDigital Image Formats
The general image file formats are:
i) TIFF
ii) JPEG
iii) MPEG
iv) PNG
Codes:
i) TIFF
ii) JPEG
iii) MPEG
iv) PNG
Codes:
Q102
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Classification Systems Timeline
Which is the correct sequence of the following in the chronological order of publication?
Q103
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsLibrary Management Software Chronology
Identify the development in following Library Software in correct chronological sequence:
Q104
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsBibliographic Databases and Publishers Matching
Match the followings:
Database:
1) MEDLINE
2) ProQuest
3) SCOPUS
4) Web of Science
Publisher / Producer:
(i) Elsevier
(ii) Cambridge Information Group
(iii) NLM
(iv) Thomson Reuters (Clarivate)
Choose the correct option:
Database:
1) MEDLINE
2) ProQuest
3) SCOPUS
4) Web of Science
Publisher / Producer:
(i) Elsevier
(ii) Cambridge Information Group
(iii) NLM
(iv) Thomson Reuters (Clarivate)
Choose the correct option:
Q105
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsPrimary Sources Classification
Primary sources include:
i) Thesis
ii) Patent
iii) Abstracting Periodical
iv) Periodical article
Choose the correct option :
i) Thesis
ii) Patent
iii) Abstracting Periodical
iv) Periodical article
Choose the correct option :
Q106
Classification Schemes (DDC, CC, UDC) & Cataloguing Codes (AACR-2, CCC, RDA)Classification Schemes Application Areas Matching
Match the classification schemes with their respective areas of use:
Scheme:
1) DDC
2) LCC
3) CC
4) UDC
Area of use:
(i) Academic and research libraries in the United States.
(ii) Public and school libraries worldwide.
(iii) Special libraries, especially in India
(iv) International scientific and technical documentation.
Choose the correct option:
Scheme:
1) DDC
2) LCC
3) CC
4) UDC
Area of use:
(i) Academic and research libraries in the United States.
(ii) Public and school libraries worldwide.
(iii) Special libraries, especially in India
(iv) International scientific and technical documentation.
Choose the correct option:
Q107
Library Management, Stock Verification, Serials & Documentation CentersIndian Documentation Centers Establishment Matching
Match the following documentation centers with their establishment years:
Center:
1) NASSDOC
2) DRTC
3) INFLIBNET
4) NISCAIR
Establishment year:
(i) 1970 (1969)
(ii) 1962 / 1956
(iii) 2002
(iv) 1991
Choose the correct option:
Center:
1) NASSDOC
2) DRTC
3) INFLIBNET
4) NISCAIR
Establishment year:
(i) 1970 (1969)
(ii) 1962 / 1956
(iii) 2002
(iv) 1991
Choose the correct option:
Q108
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsGeographical Information Sources Matching
Match the following:
Map Type:
1) Political Map
2) Route Map
3) Physical Map
4) Thematic Map
Features:
(i) Features of land
(ii) Roads and bridges, etc.
(iii) Limiting territorial boundaries
(iv) Mining, agriculture, etc.
Codes:
Map Type:
1) Political Map
2) Route Map
3) Physical Map
4) Thematic Map
Features:
(i) Features of land
(ii) Roads and bridges, etc.
(iii) Limiting territorial boundaries
(iv) Mining, agriculture, etc.
Codes:
Q109
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsLibrary Associations Founding Years Matching
Match the following:
Association:
1) ALA
2) CILIP
3) SLA
4) ILA
Founding Year:
(i) 1909
(ii) 1933
(iii) 1876
(iv) 2002
Codes:
Association:
1) ALA
2) CILIP
3) SLA
4) ILA
Founding Year:
(i) 1909
(ii) 1933
(iii) 1876
(iv) 2002
Codes:
Q110
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsSocial and Academic Networking Platforms Matching
Match the following:
Platform:
1) Face Book
2) Research Gate
3) Oovoo
4) Flickr
Category:
(i) Video Networking site
(ii) Social Networking site
(iii) Academic Networking site
(iv) Photo Networking site
Codes:
Platform:
1) Face Book
2) Research Gate
3) Oovoo
4) Flickr
Category:
(i) Video Networking site
(ii) Social Networking site
(iii) Academic Networking site
(iv) Photo Networking site
Codes:
Q111
Foundations of Library & Information Science and Five LawsNational Missions Launch Years Matching
Match the following with their corresponding year of launching:
Mission:
1) National Mission on Manuscripts
2) National Mission on Libraries
3) National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities
4) National Knowledge Network
Launch Year:
(i) 2003
(ii) 2007
(iii) 2012
(iv) 2010
Codes:
Mission:
1) National Mission on Manuscripts
2) National Mission on Libraries
3) National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities
4) National Knowledge Network
Launch Year:
(i) 2003
(ii) 2007
(iii) 2012
(iv) 2010
Codes:
Q112
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsDigital File Formats Matching
Match the following:
File:
1) HTML File
2) PDF File
3) JPG File
4) AVI File
Format:
(i) Text / Document Format
(ii) Film / Video Format
(iii) Web Format
(iv) Image Format
Codes:
File:
1) HTML File
2) PDF File
3) JPG File
4) AVI File
Format:
(i) Text / Document Format
(ii) Film / Video Format
(iii) Web Format
(iv) Image Format
Codes:
Q113
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsInformation Sources Classification Matching
Match the following:
Source:
1) Encyclopaedia of Associations
2) Whitaker's Almanac
3) LISA
4) Economic Times
Category:
(i) Secondary sources
(ii) Primary sources
(iii) Directories
(iv) Yearbooks
Codes:
Source:
1) Encyclopaedia of Associations
2) Whitaker's Almanac
3) LISA
4) Economic Times
Category:
(i) Secondary sources
(ii) Primary sources
(iii) Directories
(iv) Yearbooks
Codes:
Q114
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsLexical Reference Tools Matching
Match the following:
Reference Tool:
1) Dictionary
2) Glossary
3) Thesaurus
4) Lexicon
Definition Scope:
(i) Foreign / Ancient Language
(ii) Synonymous terms (concept relations)
(iii) Words, Definitions & Pronunciations
(iv) Specific subjects / Specialized terms
Codes:
Reference Tool:
1) Dictionary
2) Glossary
3) Thesaurus
4) Lexicon
Definition Scope:
(i) Foreign / Ancient Language
(ii) Synonymous terms (concept relations)
(iii) Words, Definitions & Pronunciations
(iv) Specific subjects / Specialized terms
Codes:
Q115
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsDigital Repositories and Portals Matching
Match the following:
Repository:
1) Vidyanidhi
2) TKDL
3) DOAJ
4) E-Prints@IISc
Description:
(i) Institutional Repository
(ii) Electronic Theses and Dissertations
(iii) Digital Library of Open Access Journals
(iv) Digital Archive / Traditional Knowledge
Codes:
Repository:
1) Vidyanidhi
2) TKDL
3) DOAJ
4) E-Prints@IISc
Description:
(i) Institutional Repository
(ii) Electronic Theses and Dissertations
(iii) Digital Library of Open Access Journals
(iv) Digital Archive / Traditional Knowledge
Codes:
Q116
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsOffice Suites Producers Matching
Match the following Office Products with their corresponding Producers/Organisations:
Product:
1) Open Office
2) MS-Office
3) Lotus Note
4) iWork
Producer:
(i) IBM
(ii) Apache Foundation
(iii) Apple
(iv) Microsoft Corporation
Codes:
Product:
1) Open Office
2) MS-Office
3) Lotus Note
4) iWork
Producer:
(i) IBM
(ii) Apache Foundation
(iii) Apple
(iv) Microsoft Corporation
Codes:
Q117
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsLatin Bibliographic Abbreviations Matching
Match the following:
Latin Citation Term:
1) ibid
2) loc.cit
3) op.cit
4) vide
Meaning:
(i) see
(ii) previously cited work
(iii) same reference cited immediately above
(iv) the same place (and page) previously cited
Codes:
Latin Citation Term:
1) ibid
2) loc.cit
3) op.cit
4) vide
Meaning:
(i) see
(ii) previously cited work
(iii) same reference cited immediately above
(iv) the same place (and page) previously cited
Codes:
Q118
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsWeb Technologies Concepts Matching
Match the following:
Web Term:
1) Web page
2) Web server
3) Website
4) Web browser
Description:
(i) Navigation / Client application tool
(ii) Internet storage host
(iii) HTML Document
(iv) Collection of related web pages
Codes:
Web Term:
1) Web page
2) Web server
3) Website
4) Web browser
Description:
(i) Navigation / Client application tool
(ii) Internet storage host
(iii) HTML Document
(iv) Collection of related web pages
Codes:
Q119
Information Sources, Reference Services & BibliometricsVirtual Reference Service Evolution
Arrange in sequence the medium used for 'Virtual Reference' in the order of their progress / evolution:
i) Web form
ii) Ask a Service
iii) E-mail
iv) Social Networking
Codes:
i) Web form
ii) Ask a Service
iii) E-mail
iv) Social Networking
Codes:
Q120
Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Networking & ICT ApplicationsComputer Hardware Generations & Media Matching
Match the following:
Item:
1) Vacuum Tube
2) Floppy Disk
3) CD-ROM
4) Transistors
Usage / Classification:
(i) Optical Storage Device
(ii) Used in First Generation Computers
(iii) Used in Second Generation Computers
(iv) Magnetic Storage Device
Codes:
Item:
1) Vacuum Tube
2) Floppy Disk
3) CD-ROM
4) Transistors
Usage / Classification:
(i) Optical Storage Device
(ii) Used in First Generation Computers
(iii) Used in Second Generation Computers
(iv) Magnetic Storage Device
Codes:
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