Shelving Test

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    If I see a book that badly needs repair I will:

    • Show it to the librarian
    • Put the book away
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This tests a student's knowledge about re-shelving books. It includes questions about shelving fiction, non-fiction, biographies, reference and picture books.

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  • 2. 

    Which one shows the words in the correct alphabetical order?

    • Plank, press, panic, punch, perch

    • Panic, plank, perch, press, punch

    • Panic, perch, plank, press, punch

    • Perch, panic, plank, press, punch

    Correct Answer
    A. Panic, perch, plank, press, punch
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "panic, perch, plank, press, punch". This is because the words are arranged in alphabetical order, starting with the letter "p" and progressing through the letters in ascending order. Within each letter group, the words are arranged alphabetically as well.

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  • 3. 

    Which one shows these words in the correct alphabetical order?

    • Debt, deadly, defeat, decide, demand

    • Deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand

    • Decide, debt, deadly, defeat, demand

    • Decide, demand, deadly, defeat, debt

    Correct Answer
    A. Deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand." This is the correct alphabetical order because "deadly" comes before "debt," "debt" comes before "decide," "decide" comes before "defeat," and "defeat" comes before "demand."

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  • 4. 

    Which dewey decimal number comes first?311.116311.07311.126311.0942

    • 311.07

    • 311.126

    • 311.116

    • 311.0942

    Correct Answer
    A. 311.07
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 311.07. In the Dewey Decimal system, numbers are arranged in ascending order. Therefore, 311.07 comes before 311.116, 311.126, and 311.0942.

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    When I am shelving books I should always look at the books on either side of the one I 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 looks right. This is necessary to maintain proper organization and alignment of the books on the shelf. By checking the neighboring books, one can ensure that they are properly arranged and that there are no discrepancies or inconsistencies in the placement. This practice helps in creating a neat and visually pleasing display of books on the shelf.

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    EREF320.11MATThis looks like the spine label for which item?

    • A fiction book

    • A biography

    • A picture book

    • A reference book

    Correct Answer
    A. A reference book
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A reference book. This can be inferred from the code "EREF" in the label which typically stands for "EREFerence" indicating that it belongs to a reference book category.

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    E BIOTURThis looks like the spine label for what type of book?

    • A fiction book

    • A biography

    • A picture book

    • A reference book

    Correct Answer
    A. A biography
    Explanation
    The spine label "E BIOTUR" suggests that the book is a biography. The letter "E" typically stands for "easy" or "everyone," indicating that the book is suitable for all ages. "BIOTUR" could be an abbreviation for "biography" and the author's last name or a combination of the subject's name and the word "biography." Therefore, it can be inferred that the book is a biography.

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  • 8. 

    Hay   out   island   queen   farmWhich word comes first alphabetically?

    • Hay

    • Island

    • Farm

    • Queen

    Correct Answer
    A. Farm
    Explanation
    The word "farm" comes first alphabetically because it starts with the letter "f", which is the earliest letter in the alphabet compared to the other options. "Hay" starts with the letter "h", "island" starts with the letter "i", and "queen" starts with the letter "q", all of which come after "f" in alphabetical order. Therefore, "farm" is the correct answer.

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    Which dewey decimal number comes first?311311.011311.28311.018

    • 311.011

    • 311.28

    • 311.018

    • 311

    Correct Answer
    A. 311
    Explanation
    The Dewey Decimal System is a classification system used in libraries to organize books. In this system, numbers are arranged in numerical order. Therefore, the number that comes first is the smallest number. In this case, 311 is the smallest number, so it comes first.

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  • 10. 

    The first thing I should do when I have been given some books that need to be put away is...

    • Put them in alphabetical order

    • Sort them into piles by what section of the library they belong in

    • Ask the librarian if she has read them all

    • Check to see if any of them are Wimpy kid books

    Correct Answer
    A. Sort them into piles by what section of the library they belong in
    Explanation
    The correct answer is to sort the books into piles by what section of the library they belong in. This is the most efficient way to organize the books and ensure that they are placed in the correct section of the library. Alphabetical order may not be necessary if the library follows a different system of categorization. Asking the librarian if she has read them all or checking for specific books is not relevant to the task of putting the books away.

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  • 11. 

    Which spine label description goes with a picture book?

    • One alphabet letter on a red sticker

    • E F STE

    • E 598.23 FAR

    • E BIO CUR

    Correct Answer
    A. One alphabet letter on a red sticker
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "One alphabet letter on a red sticker." This description is most likely to be associated with a picture book because it suggests a simple and easy way to categorize and identify the book. The use of one alphabet letter on a red sticker is a common method used in libraries to label picture books, making them easily distinguishable from other types of books.

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    What section does this book go in?E 599.82DIR

    • Fiction

    • Non-fiction

    • Picture books

    • Reference

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-fiction
    Explanation
    The book is categorized as non-fiction because it is labeled with a Dewey Decimal Classification number, specifically E 599.82DIR. The Dewey Decimal Classification system is used to organize books by subject matter, and the "E" section typically refers to books about natural sciences and animals. The number 599.82 specifically refers to books about mammals. Therefore, this book would be placed in the non-fiction section of the library.

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