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