Understanding MARC

Multiple Choice

What is MARC stands for?

• Machine-Assisted Reading Catalog

• Machine-Readable Cataloging

• Metadata and Record Classification

Multiple Choice

What does “machine-readable” refer to in MARC?

• Any electrical device can read it
  

• Computers can read and interpret it
  

• It must be printed manually

Multiple Choice

Cataloging records contain only the title and author.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT usually included in a cataloging record?

• Subject headings

• Main entry and added entries
  

• Book cover

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a benefit of using MARC?

• Replacing cataloging systems

• Randomizing cataloging structure

• Reliable cataloging data

Multiple Choice

What is the origin of MARC21?

• UNESCO

• British Library

• Library of Congress

Multiple Choice

MARC21 has only one format used across all functions.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Who developed MALMARC?

• National Library of Malaysia (PNM)

• Library of Congress

• British Library

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MARC format can be used for online ______ access catalogues

Multiple Choice

In MARC, what are tags used for?

• Design purposes

• Representing classification number

• Identifying fields

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MARC tags usually consist of: _ digits

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What type of information is stored in the 300 field?

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