Basic Classification Quiz

What is the primary purpose of information organization in libraries?

• To restrict access to library materials

• To provide effective access to library materials through classification and cataloging

• To store books in any random order

• To eliminate the need for library catalogs

Which of the following is NOT a function of library classification?

• Bringing related items together in a helpful sequence

• Enabling easy reshelving of library materials

• Hiding certain books from public access

• Providing an order for the classified catalog

Who developed the Colon Classification system?

• James C.M. Hanson

• Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine

• Melvil Dewey

• S.R. Ranganathan

What is a key feature of the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) system?

• It uses only numbers as notation

• It is primarily used in U.S. libraries

• It is a faceted classification system with analytico-synthetic features

• It does not use decimal notation

Which classification scheme was devised by James C.M. Hanson and implemented by Charles Martel?

• Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

• Library of Congress Classification (LCC)

• Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

• Colon Classification (CC)

Which of the following best describes a good notation system in library classification?

• It should be lengthy and complex

• It should be easy to understand, brief, and flexible

• It should only use alphabetical symbols

• It should avoid mnemonics to prevent confusion

What is the purpose of an index in a classification scheme?

• To provide a means of quick access to class numbers

• To replace the classification system

• To list books in the library alphabetically

• To serve as a catalog replacement

What are the steps involved in classifying a book?

• Randomly assigning a call number without any classification

• Identifying the subject, matching it to a classification system, assigning a class number, and then a call number

• Assigning a number based on the author's last name

• Grouping books based on their physical size

The primary purpose of information organization is to provide effective access to library materials through ______ and cataloging.

• Shelving

• Classification

• Borrowing

• Digitization

The ______ classification system was developed by Melvil Dewey.

• Library of Congress

• Universal Decimal

• Dewey Decimal

• Colon