GST104 EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS

What kind of questions cannot be met by one single reference source in the library?

• Search questions

 

Which catalog is a file of cards usually in catalog cabinets showing the users the libraryâe™s collections?

• Card catalogue

  

What sources of information are diaries, letters, print speeches, patents, and photographs?

Primary Source

 

What is the full meaning of SDI?

• Selective Dissemination of Information

 

 Where can the oldest existing library be found?

•China

 

 In analyzing the literature, what is the first thing to do?

• First skim each article

 

Which catalog lists bibliographic records in alphabetical order by various entries on pages of a book?

• Book catalogue

 

Which service entails when users request for a translation of information materials needed from English to other language(s) that users can comprehend?

•Translation Service

 

What kind of question requires comprehensive reference sources to provide a literature review?

• Research questions

 

What sources of information are textbooks, biographical works, and commentaries?

• Secondary source

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Which catalog lists bibliographic records in alphabetical order by various entries on pages of a book?

• Book catalogue

 

 Which is the most efficient of all the catalogs?

• ОPАС

 

What is the first daily task of the circulation department?

•Shelving of all books consulted by library users the previous day.

 

Where are the library users usually advised to leave consulted books?

• On the reading tables and in the carrels.

 

What is the full meaning of OPAC?

• Online Public Access Catalogue

 

Which libraries serve an identified group of users with common (and special) interests?

• Research/Special libraries

 

Which libraries serve an identified group of users with common (and special) interests?

• Research/Special libraries

 

What are digitized materials offered freely and openly for educators, students, and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning,g, and research?

•Open Educational Resources

 

Which is the most efficient of all the catalogs?

•OPAC

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 What is a systematic search for knowledge and information contained in resources of the library on a topic or theme?

•Literature search

 

 What can full courses, courseware, content modules, learning objects, collections, and Journals be categorized as?

• Learning content

 

Which type of query involves a reader questing for a specific location within the library?

© Directional

 

What is an organized collection of resources made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing?

© Library

 

 What is the main source for searching for relevant documents, either by author, title, or subject entries?

• The library catalogue

  

 What kind of questions cannot be met by one single reference source in the library?

• Search questions

 

What is a critical analysis of related literature to the research topic?

• Literature review

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Which process provides a user with relevant resources for the research?

• Literature identification 

 

Where can the oldest non-personal library on the North American continent be found?

• Jesuit College in Quebec City

 

Which is the most efficient of all the catalogs?

• OPAC

 

 Which catalogue is a file of cards usually in a catalogue cabinet showing the users the libraryae™s collections?

• Card catalogue

 

What is the role of tertiary sources of information?

.To act as pointers to primary and secondary sources

 

What is the main benefit of maintaining vertical files in a library?

.Providing quick access to miscellaneous information

 

What is the goal of user education in libraries?

.To equip users with knowledge on using the library effectively

 

What is the oldest existing library in China called?

.Tianyi Chamber Library

 

What does the Latin word “Liber” mean?

.Book

 

Why is it important to keep statistics of user queries in the

.To understand the nature of queries and prepare for future inquiries

 

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

.Biographical works

 

Which library is known for supporting the academic programs of its parent institution?

.Academic Libraries

 

What was one of the purposes of the early libraries in Ugarit and Nineveh?

.Showing a library classification system

 

What does the library staff do in conjunction with academic staff for user education?

.Provide a series of topics for instruction

 

What type of reference query involves asking for a specific location within the library?

a.Search Questions

b.Research Questions

c.Ready/quick reference question

d.Directional

 

Which type of query involves asking specific questions like “What is the population of Ghana?

a.Directional

b.Search Questions

c.Research Questions

d.Ready/quick reference question

 

What does the Latin word “Liber” mean?

a.Shelf

b.Book

c.Archive

d.Library

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What is a key characteristic of public libraries?

a.Contains only rare books

b.Privately funded

c.Open to all and generally supported by taxes

d.Accessible only to researchers

 

Which of the following is NOT a format commonly found in a library?

a.Manuscripts

b.E-books

c.DVDs

d.Real estate documents

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What is the main difference between Current Awareness Service (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of information (SDI) services?

a.CAS involves borrowing books; SDI does not

b.CAS is for cataloging; SDI is for lending

c.CAS is for general information; SDI is personalized

d.CAS is a personalized service; SDI is not

 

What is the goal of user education in libraries?

a.To organize library events

b.To lend books to users

c.To equip users with knowledge on using the library effectively

d.To catalog books

 

What was one of the purposes of the early libraries in Ugarit and Nineveh?

a.Lending books to the public

b.Showing a library classification system

c.Providing internet access

d.Hosting community events

 

What is the main objective of Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)?

a.To organize library events

b.To lend books to users

c.To catalog books

d.To provide users with information that promotes their research and daily activities

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What is the purpose of reservation services in a library?

a.To organize library events

b.To keep heavily used materials in a restricted area

c.To catalog books

d.To lend books to users

 

What type of resources should be identified for a literature review?

a.Print, electronic, primary, secondary, and tertiary resources

b.Only electronic resources

c.Only secondary resources

d.Only primary resources

 

 

What is the first law of library science?

a.Books are for use

b.Save the time of the reader

c.Every reader his book

d.Library is a growing organization

 

 

Which question is NOT typically considered when developing a literature review?

a.Who are the significant research personalities in this area?

b.What is the budget for the research?

c.What is known about the subject?

d.Are there any gaps in the knowledge of the subject?

 

 

What should be documented to find good descriptors during a literature search?

a.Titles and abstracts

b.The number of pages in each article

c.Article prices

d.Author Biographies

 

Why is it important to redefine your chosen topic during a literature search?

a.To include more primary sources

b.To ensure it is not too broad

c.To make it longer

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What is an example of a hybrid open-access journal?

a.A journal with only subscription-based access

b.A subscription-based journal with some open-access articles

c.A journal that only publishes print editions

d.A journal with no online presence

 

 

Which type of catalog is known for its ease of use and portability?

a.Online catalogue

b.Book catalogue

c.Card catalogue

d.Microform catalogue

 

What is the primary purpose of Open Educational Resources (OER)?

a.For non-commercial use by educators, students, and self-learners

b.To generate profit from educational materials

c.To sell educational software

d.To restrict access to educational content

 

What is the relationship between plagiarism and copyright infringement?

a.Identical concepts

b.Often overlap but have distinct legal and ethical bases

c.Completely unrelated

d.Similar in scope and application

 

What is one requirement for the interface design of digital libraries?

a.High cost of development

b.Only accessible to library staff

c.Human-centered and user-friendly

d.Difficult to understand and learn

 

What is the correct sequence for arranging references in the APA reference list?

a.Chronologically by publication date

b.According to the length of the citation

c.By citation popularity

 

 

When citing a source within another source (secondary citation) in APA style, what should appear in the reference list?

a.Only the original source

b.Only the secondary source

c.Both the original and secondary sources

d.Neither source needs to be cited

 

What is recommended regarding past exam papers?

a.Avoid practicing with them

b.Only use them if time permits

c.Use them for practice and familiarization

d.Ignore their format and structure

 

According to APA style, how should journal titles and book titles be formatted in the reference list?

a.Capitalized

b.Underlined

c.Italicized

d.Bolded

 

Under what circumstances could a person have permission to use a work but still commit plagiarism?

a.When using a purchased essay with permission

b.When using works in the public domain

c.When using works created by a corporation

d.When using copyrighted material under fair use

 

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What is a recommended strategy for interpreting exam questions well?

a.Ignoring question details

b.Using random guessing

c.Rushing through them quickly

d.Taking time to understand all components

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What is the role of tertiary sources of information?

.To act as pointers to primary and secondary sources

 

What is the main benefit of maintaining vertical files in a library?

.Providing quick access to miscellaneous information

 

What is the goal of user education in libraries?

.To equip users with knowledge on using the library effectively

 

What is the oldest existing library in China called?

.Tianyi Chamber Library

 

 

What does the Latin word “Liber” mean?

.Book

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Why is it important to keep statistics of user queries in the

.To understand the nature of queries and prepare for future inquiries

 

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

.Biographical works

 

Which library is known for supporting the academic programs of its parent institution?

.Academic Libraries

 

What was one of the purposes of the early libraries in Ugarit and Nineveh?

.Showing a library classification system

 

What does the library staff do in conjunction with academic staff for user education?

.Provide a series of topics for instruction

 

Which type of query involves asking specific questions like “What is the population of Ghana?

a.Search Questions

b.Research Questions

c.Directional

d.Ready/quick reference question

 

What is the main objective of a school library?

a.Provide research materials

b.Preserve rare books

c.Serve the general public

d.Serve the educational needs of pupils, students, and teachers

 

 

What is the role of tertiary sources of information?

a.To act as pointers to primary and secondary sources

b.To interpret and analyze primary sources

c.To present original materials and discoveries

d.To provide first-hand accounts of events

 

 

What type of reference query involves asking for a specific location within the library?

a.Research Questions

b.Directional

c.Ready/quick reference question

d.Search Questions

 

 

What is the main source for searching relevant documents in a library?

a.Library staff

b.Library events

c.Library policies

d.Library catalogues

 

 

What is a reference service?

a.Personal assistance given by reference personnel to library users

b.Cataloging books in the library

c.Lending books to users

d.Organizing library events

 

 

Which library is known for supporting the academic programs of its parent institution?

a.Academic Libraries

b.Research Libraries

c.Public Libraries

d.School Libraries

 

 

What is a key characteristic of public libraries?

a.Contains only rare books

b.Privately funded

c.Open to all and generally supported by taxes

d.Accessible only to researchers

 

Which education equips users with adequate knowledge of the use of the library?

• User education

 

What is an organized collection of resources made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing?

•Library

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Where can the oldest existing library be found?

China

 

Where are the library users usually advised to leave consulted books?

• On the reading tables and in the carrels.

  

Which catalog lists bibliographic records in alphabetical order by various entries on pages of a book?

• Book catalogue 

 

Which service is the personal assistance given by the librarians to library users in search of information for their needed purpose?

a)Reference Service

  

What is the idea of a bookcase represented in Latin and Greek?

• Bibliotheca

 

Which catalog is a file of cards usually in a catalog cabinet showing the users the library collections?

• Card catalogue 

 

What is the full meaning of OPAC?

• Online Public Access Catalogue

 

What sources of information are textbooks, biographical works, and commentaries?

• Secondary source

 

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