Lesson 2, Card Catalog

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    When you use a card catalog you can search by title, author, or subject.

    • True
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  • 2. 

    Watch this video When you use the card catalog, it is important to use correct spelling.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When using the card catalog, it is essential to use correct spelling because the catalog is organized alphabetically. If you misspell a word, you may not be able to locate the desired item in the catalog. Therefore, it is important to double-check and ensure that you are using the correct spelling when searching for materials in the card catalog.

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  • 3. 

    Even the teachers use the card catalog.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that even teachers use the card catalog. This implies that the card catalog is not limited to just students or library staff, but also includes teachers. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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  • 4. 

    It's easier and quicker to find a book by just walking around and looking at the titles than to use card catalog.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that it is easier and quicker to find a book by physically browsing through the shelves and looking at the titles rather than using a card catalog. However, this is not true. With the advancement of technology, online catalogs and search engines make it much faster and more efficient to locate books. These tools allow users to search for specific titles, authors, or subjects, saving time and effort compared to physically searching through shelves. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 5. 

    Card catalogs in most libraries are enough alike that you will be able to use them if you can use our school catalog well.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that card catalogs in most libraries have a similar structure or organization, making it easier for individuals who are familiar with using their school catalog to navigate and use other catalogs as well. Therefore, the answer is true.

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    (Review)To open a program or document from an icon, click quickly two times.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Double-clicking is the action of quickly clicking a mouse button twice in succession. When you double-click on an icon, it typically opens the associated program or document. Therefore, the statement that to open a program or document from an icon, you need to click quickly two times is true.

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  • 7. 

    When you find the book you need in the card catalog you must pay attention to the call numbers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When you find the book you need in the card catalog, it is important to pay attention to the call numbers. Call numbers are unique identifiers assigned to each book in the library, which help in locating and organizing the books on the shelves. By paying attention to the call numbers, you can easily find the book you need in the library. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    You can buy books from the card catalog.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false because a card catalog is a system used to organize and locate books in a library, but it does not allow for the direct purchase of books. To buy books, one would typically need to visit a bookstore or an online platform.

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  • 9. 

    The ESE card catalog will not help you know if a book is checked out or its reading level.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The ESE card catalog will help you know if a book is checked out or its reading level.

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  • 10. 

    (Review) An icon is the name of a web browser.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    An icon is not the name of a web browser. An icon is a small graphical representation used to represent an application, file, or folder on a computer or mobile device. It is used as a visual shortcut to access the associated program or content. The name of a web browser is typically a word or a combination of words, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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