Quiz on Theories and Principles of Metadata

What is metadata primarily used for?

• Describing and managing information resources

• Creating web pages

• Designing user interfaces

• Storing data in databases

Which principle refers to the ability to easily extend a metadata schema?

• Refinement

• Multilingualism

• Modularity

• Extensibility

What does modularity in metadata enhance?

• User interface design

• Data encryption

• Flexibility and reusability

• Cost of data storage

Which of the following is an example of refinement in metadata?

• Combining different metadata elements

• Adding a new language option

• Specifying clothing sizes as 'Men’s Size M'

• Creating a new metadata schema

What does multilingualism in metadata support?

• Single language descriptions

• Descriptions in multiple languages

• Standardized metadata formats

• Only English metadata

What is an application profile?

• A set of metadata elements for a specific use

• A type of metadata schema

• A method for data encryption

• A user interface design

What is the difference between syntax and semantics?

• Both are the same

• Syntax refers to data storage

• Syntax is about meaning; semantics is about form

• Syntax is about form; semantics is about meaning

What type of metadata is created by systems automatically?

• Subjective metadata

• Manual metadata

• Automated metadata

• Objective metadata

Which of the following is an example of associated metadata?

• Metadata created by users

• Metadata stored in a separate repository

• Metadata embedded within the resource

• Metadata generated by search engines

What is the purpose of metadata registries?

• To manage user accounts

• To create new metadata elements

• To identify and refer to established schemas

• To store user data