Shelving Test

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

Explanation

In this scenario, the best course of action would be to show the book that badly needs repair to the librarian. The librarian is responsible for managing the library's collection and ensuring that all books are in good condition. By showing the book to the librarian, they can assess the extent of the damage and take appropriate steps to repair or replace it. Putting the book away without informing the librarian may result in the book being overlooked and not receiving the necessary repairs.

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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.

2. Which one shows the words in the correct alphabetical order?

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?

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?

311.116
311.07
311.126
311.0942

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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5. 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?

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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6. E
REF
320.11
MAT

This looks like the spine label for which item?

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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7. E
BIO
TUR

This looks like the spine label for what type of book?

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   farm

Which word comes first alphabetically?

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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9. Which dewey decimal number comes first?

311
311.011
311.28
311.018

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...

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?

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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12. What section does this book go in?

E
599.82
DIR

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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If I see a book that badly needs repair I will:
Which one shows the words in the correct alphabetical order?
Which one shows these words in the correct alphabetical order?
Which dewey decimal number comes first?311.116311.07311.126311.0942
When I am shelving books I should always look at the books on...
EREF320.11MATThis looks like the spine label for which item?
E BIOTURThis looks like the spine label for what type of book?
Hay   out   island   queen  ...
Which dewey decimal number comes first?311311.011311.28311.018
The first thing I should do when I have been given some...
Which spine label description goes with a picture book?
What section does this book go in?E 599.82DIR
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