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Cataloging
Contributed by: Singh
  • 1. Which of the following is an example of a controlled vocabulary used in cataloging?
A) Author's personal preference for keywords
B) Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
C) Random keywords chosen by the cataloger
D) Abbreviations used in book titles
  • 2. What does 'OPAC' stand for in the context of library cataloging?
A) Online Public Access Catalog
B) Order Processing and Accounting Center
C) Online Patron Advisory Committee
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. 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) Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records
B) Fundamental Requirements for Book Requests
C) Final Review of Book Reports
D) First Reference for Book Recycling
  • 6. What is the function of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) in cataloging?
A) To indicate the author's nationality
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 determine the book's genre
  • 7. Which cataloging standard focuses on providing guidelines for digital resources?
A) Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC)
B) Resource Description and Access (RDA)
C) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2nd Edition (AACR2)
D) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
  • 8. What is the purpose of authority records in library cataloging?
A) To determine the font size used in book titles
B) To track the number of library visitors
C) To rank library items by popularity
D) To establish consistent forms of names and subjects for cataloging
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