MLS FREE MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Knowledge Organization and Cataloging Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which MARC field is used to record the main entry for a personal name in a bibliographic record?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

245

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650

Answer

700

Question 2

In the Dewey Decimal Classification system, which hundred division covers Technology and Applied Sciences?

Accepted Answer

600s

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500s

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700s

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800s

Question 3

What does the acronym FRBR stand for in knowledge organization?

Accepted Answer

Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records

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Federal Rules for Bibliographic Resources

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Functional Resources for Basic Records

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Framework for Related Bibliographic References

Question 4

Which of the following is a controlled vocabulary used primarily for assigning subject headings in library catalogs?

Accepted Answer

LCSH

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Dublin Core

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PREMIS

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MODS

Question 5

In RDA cataloging, what is the term for a person, family, or corporate body associated with a resource?

Accepted Answer

Agent

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Entity

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Element

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Carrier

Question 6

What is the purpose of authority control in a library catalog?

Accepted Answer

To maintain consistent forms of names, subjects, and titles across records

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To restrict patron access to certain materials

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To authorize new acquisitions for the collection

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To control the physical arrangement of materials on shelves