Cataloging
  • 1. Which of the following is an example of a controlled vocabulary used in cataloging?
A) Random keywords chosen by the cataloger
B) Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
C) Abbreviations used in book titles
D) Author's personal preference for keywords
  • 2. What does 'OPAC' stand for in the context of library cataloging?
A) Open Public Archives Collection
B) Online Patron Advisory Committee
C) Order Processing and Accounting Center
D) Online Public Access Catalog
  • 3. What is the purpose of a MARC record in library cataloging?
A) To display the cover image of a book online
B) To calculate late fees for overdue items
C) To track the location of library materials
D) To provide a standardized format for bibliographic data
  • 4. What is the purpose of authority records in library cataloging?
A) To establish consistent forms of names and subjects for cataloging
B) To track the number of library visitors
C) To determine the font size used in book titles
D) To rank library items by popularity
  • 5. What does 'FRBR' stand for in the context of bibliographic description?
A) Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records
B) First Reference for Book Recycling
C) Fundamental Requirements for Book Requests
D) Final Review of Book Reports
  • 6. Which cataloging standard focuses on providing guidelines for digital resources?
A) Resource Description and Access (RDA)
B) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
C) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2nd Edition (AACR2)
D) Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC)
  • 7. Which organization is responsible for developing RDA?
A) Library of Congress (LC)
B) Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
C) American Library Association (ALA)
D) Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA
  • 8. What is the function of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) in cataloging?
A) To indicate the author's nationality
B) To provide a unique identifier for a specific edition of a book
C) To determine the book's genre
D) To track the number of pages in the book
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