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Cataloging
Contributed by: Singh
  • 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 provide a standardized format for bibliographic data
B) To track the location of library materials
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 rank library items by popularity
B) To track the number of library visitors
C) To determine the font size used in book titles
D) To establish consistent forms of names and subjects for cataloging
  • 5. What does 'FRBR' stand for in the context of bibliographic description?
A) First Reference for Book Recycling
B) Final Review of Book Reports
C) Fundamental Requirements for Book Requests
D) Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records
  • 6. Which cataloging standard focuses on providing guidelines for digital resources?
A) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2nd Edition (AACR2)
B) Resource Description and Access (RDA)
C) Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC)
D) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
  • 7. Which organization is responsible for developing RDA?
A) Library of Congress (LC)
B) American Library Association (ALA)
C) Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA
D) Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
  • 8. What is the function of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) in cataloging?
A) To determine the book's genre
B) To track the number of pages in the book
C) To provide a unique identifier for a specific edition of a book
D) To indicate the author's nationality
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