Dewey Classification Quiz

What is the Dewey Decimal System?

• A system used to measure the amount of dew in the air.

• A method of organizing digital files on a computer.

• A code used to identify different types of soda.

• A classification system used in libraries to organize books and other materials based on subject.

Which of the following is a subtopic of Dewey Classification?

• Main topics

• Subtopics

• Categories

• Chapters

What is the purpose of Library Classification?

• To provide a quiet study space

• To organize and categorize library materials

• To increase library funding

• To promote reading habits

Which of the following is a subject category in the Dewey Decimal System?

• Literature and Language

• Science and Technology

• History and Geography

• Philosophy and Psychology

What is a call number?

• A call number is a unique identifier assigned to a library item to help locate it on the shelves.

• A call number is a code used to unlock library resources.

• A call number is a term used to describe the noise level in a library.

• A call number is a phone number used to contact the library.

Which number range in the Dewey Decimal System is dedicated to Philosophy?

• 400-499

• 200-299

• 300-399

• 100-199

Which of the following is a category in the Dewey Decimal System?

• 400 Language

• 200 Religion

• 300 Social Sciences

• 100 Philosophy

What is the purpose of subject categories in the Dewey Decimal System?

• To determine the publication date of books and other materials.

• To assign a unique identifier to each book and other materials.

• To alphabetize books and other materials.

• To organize books and other materials based on their subject matter.

Which of the following is an example of a call number?

• 1234567890

• QA76.73.C154

• XYZ9876

• ABCD1234