Library Shelving Quiz
Play this informative quiz on the shelving library and see what you know. Working in a library is a lot harder than stamping the inside cover and taking in late fees; you need to have a firm grip on the English language so that you can organize and shelve books in an effective and alphabetical manner. It’s a serious job to be undertaken, and in this quiz, you’ll need to score at least 90% in order to be considered for a position shelving books in the library!
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Which one shows the words in correct alphabetical order?
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Park, peak, perfume, plant, pony
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Perfume, park, plant, pony, peak
- C.
Peak, perfume, park, plant, pony
- D.
Perfume, park, peak, plant, pony
Correct Answer
A. Park, peak, perfume, plant, ponyExplanation
The correct answer is "park, peak, perfume, plant, pony". This is the correct alphabetical order because the words are arranged in ascending order based on the first letter of each word. "Park" comes before "peak" because "a" comes before "e" in the alphabet. Similarly, "peak" comes before "perfume", "perfume" comes before "plant", and "plant" comes before "pony". Therefore, this option shows the words in correct alphabetical order.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What section of the library does this book go in? 92 BLO
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Reference
- C.
Biography
- D.
Introduction
Correct Answer
C. BiographyExplanation
This book should go in the Biography section of the library because it is labeled with the call number 92, which is commonly used to classify biographical materials.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word comes first alphabetically?
- A.
Grape
- B.
Football
- C.
Hour
- D.
Intern
- E.
Zebra
Correct Answer
B. FootballExplanation
Football comes first alphabetically because it starts with the letter "f" which comes before the letters "g," "h," "i," and "z" in the alphabet.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which one shows the words in correct alphabetical order?
- A.
Debt, deadly, defeat, decide, demand
- B.
Deadly, defeat demand, decide, debt
- C.
Deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand
- D.
Debt, deadly, decide, defeat, demand
Correct Answer
C. Deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demandExplanation
The correct answer is "deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand". This arrangement follows the alphabetical order correctly, starting with the word that comes first alphabetically ("deadly") and ending with the word that comes last alphabetically ("demand").Rate this question:
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- 5.
What section of the library does this book go in? 920 FRO
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Nonfiction
- C.
Reference
- D.
Biography
Correct Answer
D. BiographyExplanation
This book should go in the Biography section of the library because it is categorized under the number 920. The number 920 is commonly used to classify books that contain biographical information about individuals.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When I am shelving books I should always look at the books on either side of the one I just put on the shelf to check and see if it looks right?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When shelving books, it is important to look at the books on either side of the one just put on the shelf to check if it looks right. This is because it ensures that the books are arranged in a visually pleasing and organized manner. By checking the neighboring books, one can make adjustments if necessary, such as aligning the books properly or filling any gaps. This practice helps maintain the overall appearance and neatness of the bookshelf.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which Dewey number comes first?
- A.
311.126
- B.
311.116
- C.
311.07
- D.
311.094
Correct Answer
C. 311.07Explanation
The Dewey Decimal Classification system is used to organize and categorize books and other materials in libraries. In this system, the numbers are arranged in a hierarchical order, with the higher numbers coming before the lower numbers. Therefore, 311.07 comes before 311.094 because 07 is a lower number than 094.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The first thing I should do when I have been given some books that need to be put away is...
- A.
Put them in alphabetical order
- B.
Sort them according to what section of the library they go in
- C.
Ask another student for help
Correct Answer
B. Sort them according to what section of the library they go inExplanation
When given books that need to be put away, the first thing to do is to sort them according to what section of the library they belong to. This ensures that the books are organized and placed in their appropriate locations, making it easier for others to find them. Alphabetical order may be useful within each section, but it is not the first step in the process. Asking another student for help is not the initial action to take when organizing the books.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What section of the library would a book with these spine labels go in? R REF 955.1 351.4 FEL LAM
- A.
Paperback
- B.
Reference
- C.
Nonfiction
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. ReferenceExplanation
The book would go in the Reference section of the library because it has a spine label that starts with "REF".Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the correct order on the shelf for these books?
- A.
FIC MCK, FIC MAN, FIC MON
- B.
FIC MON, FIC MCK, FIC MAN
- C.
FIC MON, FIC MAN, FIC MCK
- D.
FIC MAN, FIC MCK, FIC MON
Correct Answer
D. FIC MAN, FIC MCK, FIC MONExplanation
The correct order on the shelf for these books is FIC MAN, FIC MCK, FIC MON.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the correct order on the shelf for these books?
- A.
551.234 KLI, 551.234 LAM, 551.234 PRO
- B.
551.234 LAM, 551.234 KLI, 551.234 PRO
- C.
551.234 PRO, 551.234 KLI, 551.234 LAM
Correct Answer
A. 551.234 KLI, 551.234 LAM, 551.234 PROExplanation
The correct order on the shelf for these books is 551.234 KLI, 551.234 LAM, 551.234 PRO.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the correct order on the shelf for these books?
- A.
673.441 ASP, 673.451 DEL, 673. 654 ARP
- B.
673. 654 ARP, 673.441 ASP, 673.451 DEL
- C.
673.451 DEL, 673.441 ASP, 673. 654 ARP
Correct Answer
A. 673.441 ASP, 673.451 DEL, 673. 654 ARPExplanation
The correct order on the shelf for these books is 673.441 ASP, 673.451 DEL, 673. 654 ARP.Rate this question:
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