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    VIAF is a.........................

    • Virtual International Authority File
    • Virtual Information Authority File
    • Video and Audio File
    • Video File
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  • 2. 

    VIAF is hosted by OCLC

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) is indeed hosted by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center). OCLC is a nonprofit cooperative organization that provides various services to libraries worldwide, including cataloging, resource sharing, and digital preservation. VIAF is one of the services offered by OCLC, and it is a collaborative project that aims to combine authority records from different national libraries and other institutions into a single virtual authority file. This helps in improving the accuracy and consistency of bibliographic data and enables easier access to information about authors and their works.

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  • 3. 

    VIAF is a matching national authority files for persons and corporate bodies enables their mutual consolidations at the international level

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. VIAF, which stands for Virtual International Authority File, is indeed a matching national authority file for persons and corporate bodies. It enables the consolidation and matching of these entities at an international level. VIAF helps to establish and maintain unique identifiers for individuals and organizations, allowing for better organization and access to information across different libraries and cultural heritage institutions worldwide.

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    The headquarters of VIAF is DUBLIN, OHIO, (USA)

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The headquarters of VIAF is located in Dublin, Ohio, USA. This means that the statement "The headquarters of VIAF is DUBLIN, OHIO, (USA)" is true.

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    The propounted year of VIAF......

    • 4th JAN 2010

    • 4th APRIL 2011

    • 4th APRIL 2012

    • 5th MAY 2012

    Correct Answer
    A. 4th APRIL 2012
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4th APRIL 2012. This is the only date listed that matches the proposed year of VIAF. The other dates listed are either in different years or do not match the proposed year.

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    VIAF IS A JOINT PROJECT OF SEVERAL NATIONAL LIBRARIES in USA

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true because VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) is indeed a joint project of several national libraries, including those in the USA. VIAF is a database that provides access to authority records from different libraries around the world, allowing users to find and access information about authors, artists, and other individuals. The collaboration of national libraries in the USA and other countries contributes to the comprehensive and diverse collection of records in VIAF.

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  • 7. 

    How many national libraries are jointed  VIAF Project

    • 32

    • 15

    • 17

    • 18

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 18. This means that there are a total of 18 national libraries that are jointed in the VIAF Project.

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  • 8. 

    OCLC Worldcat link manager is an.....................

    • Open URL

    • Open URI

    • Open UMI

    • Quick search

    Correct Answer
    A. Open URL
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Open URL. OCLC Worldcat link manager is a tool that allows users to create and manage Open URL links. Open URL is a standardized protocol for linking to online resources such as journal articles, e-books, and databases. It enables seamless access to these resources by generating URLs that include necessary information for authentication and retrieval. With Open URL, users can easily navigate from a citation or reference to the full-text content of the resource.

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  • 9. 

    Indian Journal of Information Library and Society (IJILIS) Edited by

    • Param Bhusan and B.S Shukla

    • B.S Shukla and B.S Kesavan

    • Krishan kumar

    • P.N Kaula

    Correct Answer
    A. Param Bhusan and B.S Shukla
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Param Bhusan and B.S Shukla. This is because the question asks for the editors of the Indian Journal of Information Library and Society (IJILIS), and Param Bhusan and B.S Shukla are the only names listed together as editors. The other names listed are either single names or combinations that do not match the given answer.

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  • 10. 

    IJILIS IS Published from .......................

    • MUMBAI

    • BANGALORE

    • CHENNAI

    • CUTTACK (Orissa)

    Correct Answer
    A. CUTTACK (Orissa)

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