Cataloging
  • 1. Which of the following is an example of a controlled vocabulary used in cataloging?
A) Random keywords chosen by the cataloger
B) Abbreviations used in book titles
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) Open Public Archives Collection
C) Online Patron Advisory Committee
D) Online Public Access Catalog
  • 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. Which organization is responsible for developing RDA?
A) Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA
B) American Library Association (ALA)
C) Library of Congress (LC)
D) Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
  • 5. What does 'FRBR' stand for in the context of bibliographic description?
A) Fundamental Requirements for Book Requests
B) Final Review of Book Reports
C) First Reference for Book Recycling
D) Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records
  • 6. 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 track the number of pages in the book
D) To indicate the author's nationality
  • 7. Which cataloging standard focuses on providing guidelines for digital resources?
A) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
B) Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC)
C) Resource Description and Access (RDA)
D) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2nd Edition (AACR2)
  • 8. 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
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