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IMC413 Test 2 20254

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________________________ knowledge might be viewed as equivalent to objective knowledge and aproportion of this knowledge will be recorded in documents of various types.

a)

Explicit

b)

Tacit

c)

Information as a resource

d)

Consumption of information

2.

____________________________describes the situation when users have a less precise view of the information or documents that may be available or are not sure whether their requirements can be met.

a)

A. Subject searching

b)

B. Known-item searching

c)

C.

Browsing

d)

D. Surfing

3.

A/an ____________________ is a brief restatement of a document’s salient findings and conclusions.

a)

Index

b)

Abstract

c)

Summary

d)

Annotation

4.

The process of searching and indexing consists the following steps:

a)

A. Familiarization → Analysis → Transition

b)

B. Familiarization → Analysis → Translation

c)

C. Analysis → Familiarization → Transition

d)

D. Analysis → Familiarization → Translation

5.

The principles of language control are true, except:

a)

A. a list (known as a thesaurus) of permitted terms and terms which are semantically related.

b)

B. have an alphabetical display sequence.

c)

C. A term may be deliberately restricted in meaning to the most effective meaning for the purposes of the thesaurus.

d)

D. Such terms describe the content of a document, and so are called descriptors

6.

Traditionally, two forms of manually searched index have used pre coordination, which are:

a)

A. Traditional printed and card catalogues

b)

B. Dictionary and classified indexes

c)

C. Significance order and filing order

d)

D. Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification

7.

Which of the following is the function of bibliographic classification?

a)

A. Linking an item on the shelves with its catalogue entry

b)

B. Linking an item on the shelves with its availability books on shelf

c)

C. Linking an item on the shelves with its borrower

d)

D. Linking an item on the shelves with its book supplier

8.

200 in Dewey Decimal Classification is represent of _____________________

a)

A. Religions

b)

B. Social Sciences

c)

C. Linguistics

d)

D. Philosophy, paranormal phenomena, psychology

9.

Which of the following is true about Dewey Decimal Classification?

a)

A. Consist of 10 main classes

b)

B. Consist of 14 main classes

c)

C. Consist of 19 main classes

d)

D. Consist of 25 main classes

10.

Which of the following is not under the three sections in catalog entries?

a)

A. Heading

b)

B. Description

c)

C. Main class

d)

D. Shelf mark

11.

Recall measures:

a)

A. Number of incorrect results

b)

B. Proportion of relevant items retrieved

c)

C. User satisfaction

d)

D. Search time

12.

______________________ comprises those servers linked to the Internet that use HTTP. This means that documents are linked to one another through hyperlinks that are embedded in each document

a)

A. CD ROM

b)

B. Internet

c)

C. OPAC

d)

D. Web

13.

___________________act like meta search tools, and search many Internet search engines in parallel

a)

A. Search bots

b)

B. Directories

c)

C. Intelligent agents

d)

D. Meta search

14.

Which of the following is false about computerized catalog?

a)

A. Output from machine systems can usually be printed

b)

B. User-friendliness of user interfaces

c)

C. The searcher has to scan through static lists.

d)

D. Operate in post-coordinate mode, where it is easy to modify a search

15.

Which of the following statement is true about Noises?

a)

A. Some relevant items are successfully retrieved

b)

B. The search fails to retrieve some relevant items

c)

C. Some items that are not relevant are retrieved

d)

D. Some irrelevant items are not retrieved

16.

Characteristics of information or knowledge surrounds the following discussion except:

a)

A. Objectivity and explicitness

b)

B. Diligent and success

c)

C. Currency and relevancy

d)

D. Structure and system

17.

Which of the following is NOT related to the seven categories of bibliographic relationship:

a)

A. Equivalence relationship

b)

B. Descriptive relationship

c)

C. Direct relationship

d)

D. Sequential relationship

18.

One of the common and persistent characteristics and problems of document representation is:

a)

A. Cost

b)

B. Syntax error

c)

C. Search keys

d)

D. Lack of staff

19.

Graphical user interface commonly consist of the following components except:

a)

A. Motion picture tutorial

b)

B. Form filling

c)

C. Command languages

d)

D. Icons

20.

Ontologies differ from taxonomies because they:

a)

A. Contain no hierarchy

b)

B. Express richer semantic relationships

c)

C. Are used only in print catalogues

d)

D. Exclude metadata

21.

One of the Library of Congress Subject Heading subdivisions is:

a)

A. First subdivisions

b)

B. Major subdivisions

c)

C. Period subdivisions

d)

D. History subdivision

22.

A library classification scheme’s schedule usually consist of the following components except:

a)

A. Main classes

b)

B. Main heading

c)

C. Facets

d)

D. Division of classes

23.

The following are all true about Dewey Decimal Classification except:

a)

A. Product by Library of Congress

b)

B. Subject specification consist of 999 Classes

c)

C. Division of classes are based on three-digit notation

d)

D. It has see-also cross references to synonyms

24.

Based on Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, a main entry heading could be chosen from the following except:

a)

A. Title

b)

B. Corporate body

c)

C. Personal author

d)

D. Illustrator

25.

The purpose of evaluating information

retrieval systems is to

a)

A. Measure vendor satisfaction

b)

B. Provide the best interface

c)

C. Full fill users satisfaction

d)

D. Ensure effectiveness and stability

26.

Publishing database over the Internet has created several issues among information professionals except:

a)

A. Stable access

b)

B. Database maintenance

c)

C. Financial gains

d)

D. Marketing and press releases

27.

A document can be arranged according to several approach except:

a)

A. Title

b)

B. Verbal subject

c)

C. Place of publication

d)

D. Author

28.

The following are related to user support of an information retrieval system except:

a)

A. Documentation and manual

b)

B. Training and briefing

c)

C. Graphical Interface design

d)

D. Programming and system analysis

29.

Information can be defined in vary perspectives. Below here are characteristics of information, except:

a)

A. information as useful data

b)

B. information as a resource

c)

C. information as a community

d)

D. information as subjective knowledge

30.

Metadata is data about data, is especially used in the context of data that refer to digital resources available across a / an .

a)

A. catalog

b)

B. index

c)

C. network

d)

D. abstract

31.

Fixed length field in database environment is suitable for entering data on the list below, except:

a)

A. date of birth

b)

B. bank account number

c)

C. name

d)

D. product codes

32.

Novice users are users who have never used a specific system before. Which statement is true ondescribing this type of user?

a)

A. Novice users need to learn how to perform information retrieval tasks quickly and easily

b)

B. Complex and intuitive interfaces are preferable.

c)

C. Novice users use the system on a regular basis, and therefore are familiar with most functionsof a system.

d)

D. Novice users may complete the task quickly.

33.

______________ is one type of derived-term system where all descriptors are taken from the documentbeing indexed.

a)

A. Natural-indexing languages

b)

B. Controlled-indexing languages

c)

C. Assigned-term system

d)

D. Classification system

34.

Charles Ammi Cutter lists among the objectives of a catalogue is :

a)

A. To describe library materials based on international standard

b)

B. To help librarian in inventory checking on library materials

c)

C. To enable a person to find a book of which the subject is known

d)

D. To facilitate user in information searching process.

35.

Traditionally, bibliographic classification function as:

a)

A. Subject access point to library materials.

b)

B. Unique number assigned as identifier to library materials

c)

C. Linking an item on the shelves with its catalogue entry.

d)

D. Identifier to intellectual property of particular library material.

36.

Below here are list of library classification scheme, except:

a)

A. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

b)

B. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

c)

C. Library of Congress Classification (LCC)

d)

D. Medical Subject Heading (MeSH)

37.

Among sections in catalogue is heading. It is the______________, the element under which the record isfiled.

a)

A. classification number

b)

B. subject heading

c)

C. notation

d)

D. access point

38.

Interface design should include options to support both ___________ and expert user.

a)

A. experienced

b)

B. handicap

c)

C. professional

d)

D. novice

39.

Which statement is true on internet?

a)

A. Internet can connect only two computers network at a time.

b)

B. Internet and World Wide Web are the same things.

c)

C. Internet use transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) and open systems interconnection (OSI) protocol.

d)

D. Documents can be transferred via networks using a variety of Internet retrieval protocols,such as file retrieval protocol (FRP).

40.

Documents can be arranged on shelves in several ways for user retrieval. The approach to the arrangement of documents is in the list below, except?

a)

A. Detailed classified subject arrangement.

b)

B. Title arrangement

c)

C. Usage statistics arrangement

d)

D. Author arrangement

41.

User support of a computer system may include the list below, except:

a)

A. User manual

b)

B. Free voucher

c)

C. User training

d)

D. Help desks

42.

Five dimensions of data quality are accuracy, completeness, reliability, relevancy and _____________

a)

A. Accessibility

b)

B. Timeliness

c)

C. Adaptability

d)

D. Affordability

43.

Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is a public access system which developed from the conventional library catalogue. What is the main function of OPAC?

a)

A. Allow users to do reservations on library materials.

b)

B. Provide user’s previous loan history of library materials.

c)

C. Provide access to the resources in a library through searching or browsing bibliographicrecords.

d)

D. Allow users to do renewal on library materials.

44.

_______________ refers to the understanding, awareness, and familiarity that an individual or a society hasabout various facts, information, skills, and concepts.

a)

A. Data

b)

B. Information

c)

C. Knowledge

d)

D. Commodity

45.

What is bibliography?

a)

A. A list of sources, usually at the end of a scholarly work or research paper, that provides information about the references and sources used by the author

b)

B. A systematic and organized list of materials available in a library's collection.

c)

C. A detailed alphabetical list of topics or terms covered in the book, along with page numberswhere readers can find information related to those topics.

d)

D. A structured and organized collection of data that is stored and accessed electronically.

46.

Which of the following is NOT one of the examples of surrogate records?

a)

A. Hypertext link

b)

B. Keywords

c)

C. Catalog

d)

D. Introduction

47.

Which of the following is a limitation of basic KWIC indexes?

a)

A. High cost of production

b)

B. Titles may not accurately reflect document content

c)

C. Too much terminology control

d)

D. Lack of alphabetical order

48.

What is the definition of searching language?

a)

A. Terms or codes that might be used as access points in an index.

b)

B. Terms that are used by a searcher when specifying a search requirement.

c)

C. The syntax and rules used to access elements in an array, list, or other data structures.

d)

D. A set of rules or conventions used to create index terms (keywords or descriptors) fordocuments.

49.

What is the element in citation?

a)

A. Call number

b)

B. Subject heading

c)

C. Main entry

d)

D. Publisher

50.

Below are the components in classification except.

a)

A. Class number

b)

B. Schedule

c)

C. Notation

d)

D. Alphabetical index

51.

Which of the following are classification schemes that been used worldwide?

i. Medical classification scheme

ii. Library of Congress Classification

iii. Universal Decimal Classification

iv. Colon Classification

a)

A. i, ii and iii

b)

B. i, ii and iv

c)

C. ii and iii

d)

D. ii, iii and iv

52.

What is the work that can fall under main entry?

a)

A. A corporate name

b)

B. Statement of responsibility

c)

C. Edition

d)

D. Call number

53.

Text markup languages such as SGML or HTML function to:

a)

A. Replace classification systems

b)

B. Describe document structure and enable machine readability

c)

C. Limit searching to text-only materials

d)

D. Remove metadata requirements

54.

What is coverage of the database in context of search engine?

a)

A. Help users find files and documents on their local computer or network. They index the content of the user's files for faster retrieval.

b)

B. Capabilities and methods employed by search tools to help users find information effectively.

c)

C. The process by which search engines systematically browse and index content on the web.

d)

D. Comprehensiveness or inclusiveness of the content indexed by the search engine.

55.

One key limitation of Google as a retrieval tool is:

a)

A. It cannot search multimedia resources

b)

B. It retrieves too few items

c)

C. It cannot distinguish search fields like author vs subject

d)

D. It provides no hyperlinks

56.

Choose the correct statement:

a)

A. The more open the access, the more

complex security issues become

b)

B. Change management is not

essential for sustainability

c)

C. Confidentiality is all about the

maintainance for the accuracy of the

information

d)

D. For any change in authority control,

all the indexer does not need to be

notified

57.

Scalability and performance are one of the issues in information storage and retrieval where_____________________.

a)

A. information storage and retrieval systems should be able to scale seamlessly to accommodate growing data volumes and increasing user demands.

b)

B. integrating and consolidating data from multiple systems, databases, and file formats can becomplex.

c)

C. data inconsistencies, errors, and duplication can significantly impact the effectiveness of retrieval systems.

d)

D. includes compliance with data protection regulations, intellectual property rights, userconsent, and responsible data usage practices

58.

Why is critical evaluation of information essential in the digital age?

a)

It prevents us from using technology

b)

It increases our trust in all sources

c)

It helps avoid misinformation and deception

d)

It encourages blind acceptance of information

59.

One of these are not the advantages of

providing portal

a)

Strong visibility in cyberspace

b)

Avoid strategic alliance with partner

c)

Able to collect data about consumer

choice

d)

Opportunity to create a community

of consumers

60.

Which of the following is a major concern in information storage and retrieval systems?

a)

Data loss prevention

b)

Enhanced search algorithms

c)

Cost reduction strategies

d)

Paper-based storage solutions