Media Center And Technology Orientation

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    Quest Catalog - Click on the Quest Catalog.  Search 'football'.  If you limited your search by genre and wanted a biography, how many football biographies are in our Media Center?

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This quiz titled 'MEDIA CENTER AND TECHNOLOGY ORIENTATION' assesses skills in using the Quest Catalog to find specific books, movies, and genres. It focuses on search techniques and understanding library catalog features, enhancing library navigation and research competence.

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    Technology Review -  Show Mr. G or your teacher you can login to the computer with your username and password.  They'll type in a secret code for the correct answer.

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    Technology Review - Show Mr. G or your teacher that you can login to Schoolview or that you are taking the steps to get your username/password.  Mr. G or your teacher will type in a secret code to give you credit.

    Explanation
    The given answer, "metcalfmedia," is most likely a username or password that needs to be entered in order to login to Schoolview. It is mentioned in the context of proving to Mr. G or the teacher that the person is able to login or is taking the necessary steps to obtain their username/password. This suggests that "metcalfmedia" is the correct login information that needs to be provided for authentication.

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    Library Policy Review - How many weeks can you keep a book on one checkout?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3, three. This means that you can keep a book on one checkout for a maximum of three weeks. This policy allows library users to have enough time to read and return the book, while also ensuring that the book is available for other patrons to borrow.

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    Library Policy Review - Roughly how many weeks is a magazine checkout?

    Explanation
    The correct answer for this question is "1" or "one" because it is asking for the number of weeks a magazine checkout is. Since the answer options are both "1" and "one", it indicates that both numerical and word form are accepted as correct answers. Therefore, either "1" or "one" is the correct response to this question.

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    Library Website - Check out the 'new books' link.  What is the title of the first book listed for September 2012?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "insignia, Insignia". The question asks for the title of the first book listed for September 2012 on the library website's "new books" link. The answer includes both the lowercase and uppercase versions of the word "insignia", suggesting that either form of the title is acceptable.

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    Library Policy Review - If you come in by yourself to work on a computer, which computers should you use?

    • The computers in the production studio

    • The computers closest to the checkout desk

    • The computers on the opposite of the checkout desk

    Correct Answer
    A. The computers closest to the checkout desk
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The computers closest to the checkout desk." This is because the question states that if you come in by yourself to work on a computer, you should use the computers closest to the checkout desk. This implies that these computers are designated for individual use and are most likely available for self-use without any reservation or special permission.

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    Library Policy Review - If you finish your work early, which of the following would be the most appropriate way to use your time?

    • Harass your friends trying to get their work done

    • Find a way to get to Youtube and watch videos

    • Play math games that don't have much to do with math

    • Do homework from other classes, look for a book to read, or read a magazine

    Correct Answer
    A. Do homework from other classes, look for a book to read, or read a magazine
    Explanation
    The most appropriate way to use your time if you finish your work early at the library would be to do homework from other classes, look for a book to read, or read a magazine. This option promotes productivity and intellectual engagement, allowing you to make good use of your time while at the library. It also encourages self-improvement and learning, which aligns with the purpose of a library.

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    Quest Catalog - Using the 'format' tab, how many movies come up in a 'bears' search?

    Correct Answer
    8
    eight
    Eight
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 8, eight, or Eight. This means that when using the 'format' tab in the Quest Catalog, a search for 'bears' will yield a total of 8 movies.

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    Online Databases - Use the Britannica search on the Media homepage.  Search 'George Washington'.  Click on the article for President George Washington.  When was he born?

    • January 8, 1720

    • February 22, 1732

    • July 4, 1776

    • November 8, 1989

    Correct Answer
    A. February 22, 1732
    Explanation
    George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

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    Quest Catalog - Search 'vampires'.  How many different vampire series come up in our online catalog?

    Correct Answer
    26
    Twenty Six
    twenty six
    Explanation
    The answer to the question is 26, Twenty Six, twenty six. This is because when the user searches for "vampires" in the Quest Catalog, a total of 26 different vampire series appear in the online catalog.

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    Quest Catalog - Search 'bears'.  What is the full call number for 'Bears of the world'?

    Correct Answer
    599.78 DOM
    599.78 dom
    Explanation
    The full call number for 'Bears of the world' is 599.78 DOM or 599.78 dom. The call number is a unique identifier used in libraries to locate specific books or resources. In this case, the call number suggests that the book belongs to the 599.78 section, which is likely the section dedicated to books about bears. The "DOM" or "dom" indicates the author's last name or the first few letters of the author's last name, helping to further narrow down the specific book within that section.

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    Quest Catalog - How many results do we get when one searches the author 'dessen'?

    Correct Answer
    14
    fourteen
    Fourteen
    Explanation
    When searching for the author 'dessen' in the Quest Catalog, the search results yield a total of 14 items. This can be represented as the numerical value '14' or as the word 'fourteen' in lowercase or uppercase letters.

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    Quest Catalog - Let's say someone had a Lexile of 750-850.  Use the Lexile tab on the left to limit the 'Dessen' search between 750-850.  How many books under a 'Dessen' search are in the Lexile range?

    Correct Answer
    8
    eight
    Eight
    Explanation
    The question asks how many books under a 'Dessen' search are in the Lexile range of 750-850. The answer options provided are "8", "eight", and "Eight". These options all represent the same number, which is the number of books that meet the specified criteria. Therefore, any of the three options can be considered as the correct answer.

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    Online Databases - Gale Student Resources In Context - Click on 'History and Biography'  and 'Gale Student Resources In Context - Search 'Michael Jordan'.  What is the best answer for the main types on digital materials one finds in this database?

    • Online newspapers. journals, wikipedia entries

    • Online journals and abstracts

    • Online websites and online magazines

    • Online reference, magazines, news, academic journals, and websites

    Correct Answer
    A. Online reference, magazines, news, academic journals, and websites
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Online reference, magazines, news, academic journals, and websites." This answer is the best because it includes a variety of digital materials that one can find in the database, such as reference materials, magazines, news articles, academic journals, and websites. This suggests that the database provides a wide range of reliable and credible sources for research and information on various topics, including history and biography.

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    Online Databases - Marshall Cavendish - Click on 'Science and Health' and Marshall Cavendish Digital.  Search 'black bear'.  Click the 'American Black Bear' article from the Exploring Mammals digital book.  Looking at info and pictures on the first page, what is the black bear scientific name and what color is it's snout?

    • Ursus americanus and tan-ish

    • American bearis and black

    • Ursus americanus and black

    • Mrr bensonicus and yellow

    Correct Answer
    A. Ursus americanus and tan-ish
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ursus americanus and tan-ish. This information can be found by searching for "black bear" in the Marshall Cavendish online database. The article titled "American Black Bear" from the Exploring Mammals digital book provides the scientific name as Ursus americanus and describes the snout color as tan-ish.

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