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