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    What is the correct order for these call numbers?

    • F MCK, F MAN, F MON, F MCD
    • F MAN, F MCD, F MCK, F MON
    • F MAN, F MCK, F MCD, F MON
    • F MON, F MCD, F MCK, F MAN
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The Media Center Volunteer Quiz assesses knowledge crucial for effective library volunteering, including sorting books, understanding alphabetical and Dewey Decimal order, and verifying correct shelving. It's designed to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for managing library resources.

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  • 2. 

    If there are a stack of books in the drop box you can just get them and check them in without asking?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that if there are books in the drop box, you can simply retrieve them and check them in without asking. However, this is not true. In reality, it is important to follow the proper procedure and seek permission or guidance before handling any items in the drop box, even if they appear to be books.

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  • 3. 

    Which shows the words in correct alphabetical order?

    • PARK, PEAK, PERFUME, PLANT, PONY

    • PERFUME, PARK, PLANT, PONY, PEAK

    • PEAK, PERFUME, PARK, PLANT, PONY

    • PARK, PERFUME, PONY, PLANT

    Correct Answer
    A. PARK, PEAK, PERFUME, PLANT, PONY
    Explanation
    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" because "E" comes before "P", and so on.

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  • 4. 

    Which Dewey number comes first?

    • 311.126

    • 311.116

    • 311.06

    • 311.064

    Correct Answer
    A. 311.06
    Explanation
    The Dewey Decimal Classification system is used to categorize books and other resources in libraries. In this system, numbers are arranged in a hierarchical order. The given Dewey numbers are 311.126, 311.116, 311.06, and 311.064. The number 311.06 comes first because it has the smallest decimal value. The numbers after the decimal point are considered in the order of their value, with smaller numbers coming before larger numbers. Therefore, 311.06 is the correct answer as it comes before the other given numbers.

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  • 5. 

    Which one shows the call numbers in correct alphabetical order?

    • DEB, DEA, DAN, DEF, DEC, DEM

    • DEA, DEF, DEM, DAN, DEC, DEB

    • DAN, DEA, DEB, DEC, DEF, DEM

    • DEA, DEB, DEC, DEF, DEM, DAN

    Correct Answer
    A. DAN, DEA, DEB, DEC, DEF, DEM
    Explanation
    The call numbers are arranged in alphabetical order, starting with DAN and ending with DEM. Each subsequent call number follows the previous one in the alphabetical sequence.

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  • 6. 

    When you are shelving books, you should always look at the books on either side of the one you just put on the shelf to check and see if it looks right?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When shelving books, it is important to look at the books on either side of the one just put on the shelf to ensure that it is placed correctly. This helps maintain organization and ensures that the books are in the correct order. By checking the neighboring books, you can make sure that the book is aligned properly and that there are no gaps or misplaced books. This practice helps create a neat and organized shelving system.

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  • 7. 

    Which word comes first alphabetically?

    • Grape

    • Football

    • Hour

    • Intern

    Correct Answer
    A. Football
    Explanation
    Football comes first alphabetically because it starts with the letter "F", while the other options start with the letters "G", "H", and "I" respectively.

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  • 8. 

    What is the correct order on the shelf for these books?

    • 551.234 KLI, 551.234 KIL, 551.214 KIM

    • 551.234, KIL, 551.234 KLI, 551.214 KIM

    • 551.214 KIM, 551.234 KIL, 551.234 KLI

    Correct Answer
    A. 551.214 KIM, 551.234 KIL, 551.234 KLI
    Explanation
    The correct order on the shelf for these books is 551.214 KIM, 551.234 KIL, 551.234 KLI. This is because the numbers are arranged in ascending order, with 551.214 coming before 551.234. Within each number, the letters are arranged alphabetically, with KIM coming before KIL, and KIL coming before KLI.

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  • 9. 

    The first thing you should do after we check in books is... 

    • Put them in alphabetical order.

    • Sort them on cart according to what section of the library they go in.

    • Ask Mrs. Jen for help.

    • Shelve them.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sort them on cart according to what section of the library they go in.
    Explanation
    After checking in the books, the next logical step would be to sort them on the cart according to what section of the library they belong to. This ensures that the books are organized and can be easily located by library users. It also helps in maintaining the overall order and efficiency of the library system.

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  • 10. 
    Can you shelve books with this sticker? - ProProfs

    Can you shelve books with this sticker?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Maybe if I ask permission

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The given question asks if books can be shelved with a specific sticker. The answer "Yes" implies that books can indeed be shelved with this sticker, indicating that the sticker is compatible with the shelving process.

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  • 11. 
    What section of the library would a book with these spine labels go in?636.7SHO - ProProfs

    What section of the library would a book with these spine labels go in?636.7SHO

    • Non-Fiction

    • Green Dots

    • Easy

    • Lower Level Non-Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Lower Level Non-Fiction
    Explanation
    The book with the spine label "636.7SHO" would go in the Lower Level Non-Fiction section of the library. The spine label indicates the Dewey Decimal Classification number for the book, which is used to organize non-fiction materials in libraries. The "636.7" portion of the label suggests that the book is about a specific subject within the animal kingdom, such as dogs or cats, while "SHO" could be the author's last name or an abbreviation for the title. The Lower Level Non-Fiction section is where books with Dewey Decimal numbers in the 600s are typically located.

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  • 12. 
    What does this image mean? - ProProfs

    What does this image mean?

    • Fiction

    • Easy Fiction with AR points from 0.1to 0.9

    • Easy Fiction with AR pts from 1.0 to 1.9

    • Easy Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Easy Fiction with AR pts from 1.0 to 1.9
    Explanation
    The image represents a category of books called "Easy Fiction" that have Accelerated Reader (AR) points ranging from 1.0 to 1.9. This means that these books are considered to be easy to read and understand, and they have a moderate level of difficulty in terms of AR points.

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