LIS Quiz 3 ( For Updating Your Knowledge In Library And Information Science )

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Welcome to a quiz on Library and Information Science where we intend to help increase and update your knowledge in the merging of library science and information science, something that occurred in the late part of the 1960s when schools of librarianship started adding “information science” to their names. What do you know about this merge and what it means? Let’s find out.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    ETC is located at

    • A.

      Japan

    • B.

      Delhi

    • C.

      Netherland

    • D.

      New York

    Correct Answer
    C. Netherland
    Explanation
    ETC, which stands for European Travel Commission, is located in Netherland. This is evident from the fact that Netherland is listed as one of the options in the given question, and it is the correct answer.

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  • 2. 

    Who made the rules for Cataloguing in first

    • A.

      C. A Cutter

    • B.

      Melvil Dewey

    • C.

      W. Borden

    • D.

      S. R Ranganathan

    Correct Answer
    A. C. A Cutter
  • 3. 

    Routing of periodicals is :

    • A.

      SDI

    • B.

      CAS

    • C.

      Indexing Service

    • D.

      Abstracting Service

    Correct Answer
    B. CAS
    Explanation
    CAS stands for Current Awareness Service, which is a method used in libraries and information centers to keep users updated with the latest research and publications in their field of interest. CAS involves the systematic and regular dissemination of information about newly published articles, books, and other resources. It helps researchers and professionals stay up to date with the latest developments in their field by providing them with relevant and timely information. Therefore, CAS is the most appropriate option for the routing of periodicals as it ensures that the latest issues of periodicals are delivered to the intended recipients.

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  • 4. 

    Formulation of Research Hypothesis implies

    • A.

      Creating a legal basis for research

    • B.

      Enumeration of Canons

    • C.

      Formation of tentative generalization

    • D.

      Enunciation of Postulates

    Correct Answer
    C. Formation of tentative generalization
    Explanation
    Formulation of research hypothesis involves the process of creating a tentative generalization. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through research. It is formed based on existing knowledge and observations, and serves as a starting point for further investigation. The formulation of a hypothesis allows researchers to make predictions and design experiments to gather evidence and support or refute the hypothesis. Therefore, the formation of a tentative generalization is an accurate explanation for the process of formulating research hypotheses.

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  • 5. 

    Research Methodology has been formed by which of the following modes ?

    • A.

      Fusion

    • B.

      Fission

    • C.

      Loose Assemblage

    • D.

      Distillation

    Correct Answer
    D. Distillation
    Explanation
    Research Methodology has been formed by the mode of distillation. Distillation is a process of separating components or substances from a liquid mixture by selective boiling and condensation. In the context of research methodology, distillation refers to the process of extracting and refining the essential components or principles of research methods. This implies that research methodology has been developed by carefully selecting and refining the most effective and reliable research methods and approaches.

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  • 6. 

    Among the following which is a digital library software used to create  an inhouse digital library :

    • A.

      Greenstone

    • B.

      LIBSYS

    • C.

      Micro CDS / ISIS

    • D.

      Alice for Windows

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenstone
    Explanation
    Greenstone is a digital library software that is used to create an in-house digital library. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing and organizing digital resources such as documents, images, and multimedia files. With Greenstone, libraries can create and customize their own digital collections, making them easily accessible to users. It offers features like full-text searching, browsing, and metadata management. Greenstone is widely used by libraries and institutions around the world to create and manage their digital libraries efficiently.

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  • 7. 

    Series of interconnected documents stored on the Internet is known as 

    • A.

      Domain Name

    • B.

      Home Page

    • C.

      Websites

    • D.

      Web log

    Correct Answer
    C. Websites
    Explanation
    A series of interconnected documents stored on the Internet is known as websites. Websites are a collection of web pages that are linked together and can be accessed through a domain name or URL. They are used to provide information, services, and resources to users on the Internet. Websites can be created for various purposes such as personal blogs, e-commerce platforms, news portals, and more.

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  • 8. 

    Peter Phyrr developed this Budget

    • A.

      Line by Line Budget

    • B.

      Performance Budget

    • C.

      PPBS

    • D.

      Zero Based Budgeting

    Correct Answer
    D. Zero Based Budgeting
    Explanation
    Zero-based budgeting is a budgeting technique in which all expenses must be justified for each new period, regardless of whether they are included in the previous budget. This means that every line item in the budget must be reviewed and approved, starting from zero, rather than simply adjusting the previous year's budget. Therefore, the correct answer is Zero Based Budgeting.

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