Cataloging and classification (e.g., Dewey Decimal System, Library of Congress Classification) MCQs

  1. Which classification system is primarily used in public libraries to organize books by subject?
    • a) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
    • b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
    • c) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • d) Colon Classification (CC)
    • Answer: c) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
  2. The Dewey Decimal Classification system was created by:
    • a) Melvil Dewey
    • b) Charles Ammi Cutter
    • c) S.R. Ranganathan
    • d) Henriette Avram
    • Answer: a) Melvil Dewey
  3. Which part of a call number in the Library of Congress Classification represents the subject of a book?
    • a) Cutter number
    • b) Class number
    • c) Date
    • d) Edition
    • Answer: b) Class number
  4. The Library of Congress Classification system was initially developed for:
    • a) Academic libraries
    • b) Public libraries
    • c) School libraries
    • d) Government libraries
    • Answer: a) Academic libraries
  5. In the Dewey Decimal Classification system, what does the number “500” generally represent?
    • a) Literature
    • b) Science
    • c) History
    • d) Technology
    • Answer: b) Science
  6. What does the “E” in a Library of Congress call number typically signify?
    • a) English language
    • b) Education
    • c) Encyclopedias
    • d) European history
    • Answer: a) English language
  7. The Cutter number in a call number is used to:
    • a) Identify the edition of a book
    • b) Arrange books alphabetically by author’s last name
    • c) Assign a unique number to each book within the same classification
    • d) Indicate the publication year of a book
    • Answer: c) Assign a unique number to each book within the same classification
  8. Which classification system is often used for organizing legal materials in libraries?
    • a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
    • c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
    • d) Colon Classification (CC)
    • Answer: b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
  9. In the Dewey Decimal Classification, what does the number “900” typically represent?
    • a) Philosophy and psychology
    • b) Religion
    • c) History and geography
    • d) Language
    • Answer: c) History and geography
  10. Which part of a Library of Congress call number comes after the letter(s) representing the subject?
    • a) Cutter number
    • b) Class number
    • c) Edition number
    • d) Year of publication
    • Answer: a) Cutter number
  11. What is the primary advantage of using the Library of Congress Classification system over the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
    • a) It is easier to learn and use
    • b) It provides more detailed subject breakdowns
    • c) It is cheaper to implement
    • d) It is widely used in public libraries
    • Answer: b) It provides more detailed subject breakdowns
  12. Which classification system is known for its alphanumeric call numbers?
    • a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
    • c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
    • d) Colon Classification (CC)
    • Answer: b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
  13. The Cutter-Sanborn Three-Figure Author Table is used in conjunction with which classification system?
    • a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
    • c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
    • d) Colon Classification (CC)
    • Answer: b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
  14. Which classification system organizes materials based on a decimal notation?
    • a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
    • c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
    • d) Colon Classification (CC)
    • Answer: a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
  15. The “P” section in the Library of Congress Classification system primarily deals with:
    • a) Technology
    • b) Language and literature
    • c) History and geography
    • d) Philosophy and psychology
    • Answer: b) Language and literature
  16. In the Dewey Decimal Classification, which number range typically represents social sciences?
    • a) 200-299
    • b) 300-399
    • c) 400-499
    • d) 500-599
    • Answer: b) 300-399
  17. The Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) is designed for:
    • a) Libraries in a specific country
    • b) Global use and multilingual access
    • c) Fiction books only
    • d) Scientific classification
    • Answer: b) Global use and multilingual access
  18. The Colon Classification system was developed by:
    • a) Melvil Dewey
    • b) S.R. Ranganathan
    • c) Henriette Avram
    • d) Charles Cutter
    • Answer: b) S.R. Ranganathan
  19. Which classification system uses a notation system based on Arabic numerals and English letters?
    • a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
    • b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
    • c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
    • d) Colon Classification (CC)
    • Answer: c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
  20. What is the purpose of call numbers in library classification systems?
    • a) To identify the author of a book
    • b) To determine the date of publication
    • c) To locate and shelve books in a systematic order
    • d) To indicate the language of the book
    • Answer: c) To locate and shelve books in a systematic order

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