Indexing and abstracting MCQs

  1. What is the primary purpose of indexing in information science?
    • a) To summarize the main points of a document
    • b) To provide access points to the content of a document
    • c) To encrypt digital information
    • d) To archive historical documents
    • Answer: b) To provide access points to the content of a document
  2. An abstract is a:
    • a) Brief summary of the main points of a document
    • b) List of keywords in a document
    • c) Table of contents
    • d) Detailed analysis of a document
    • Answer: a) Brief summary of the main points of a document
  3. Which of the following is an example of controlled vocabulary used in indexing?
    • a) User-generated tags
    • b) Thesaurus terms
    • c) Random keywords
    • d) Synonyms
    • Answer: b) Thesaurus terms
  4. The process of assigning subject headings or descriptors to documents is known as:
    • a) Abstracting
    • b) Classifying
    • c) Indexing
    • d) Archiving
    • Answer: c) Indexing
  5. In an index, entries are typically arranged in:
    • a) Alphabetical order
    • b) Chronological order
    • c) Random order
    • d) Numeric order
    • Answer: a) Alphabetical order
  6. Which type of index provides direct access to specific terms or concepts in a document?
    • a) Subject index
    • b) Author index
    • c) Keyword index
    • d) Abstract index
    • Answer: c) Keyword index
  7. A back-of-the-book index is an example of a(n):
    • a) Thematic index
    • b) Inverted index
    • c) Topical index
    • d) Full-text index
    • Answer: b) Inverted index
  8. What is the purpose of an abstract in scholarly articles?
    • a) To list references
    • b) To provide a brief overview of the study, including objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
    • c) To include keywords for indexing
    • d) To discuss related research
    • Answer: b) To provide a brief overview of the study, including objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
  9. Thesaurus terms used in indexing are designed to:
    • a) Limit access to information
    • b) Provide synonyms and related terms for search queries
    • c) Encrypt data
    • d) Delete irrelevant information
    • Answer: b) Provide synonyms and related terms for search queries
  10. Which of the following statements about indexing is true?
    • a) Indexing is only used in libraries
    • b) Indexing is a subjective process influenced by the indexer’s expertise
    • c) Indexing is primarily used for archiving purposes
    • d) Indexing does not require controlled vocabulary
    • Answer: b) Indexing is a subjective process influenced by the indexer’s expertise
  11. In an abstract, what is the typical length of the summary?
    • a) One sentence
    • b) One paragraph
    • c) One page
    • d) Multiple pages
    • Answer: b) One paragraph
  12. Which type of index provides access based on the names of authors or creators?
    • a) Subject index
    • b) Author index
    • c) Keyword index
    • d) Abstract index
    • Answer: b) Author index
  13. A controlled vocabulary in indexing helps to:
    • a) Limit search results
    • b) Provide standardized terms for consistency and precision
    • c) Exclude specific terms
    • d) Encrypt digital content
    • Answer: b) Provide standardized terms for consistency and precision
  14. The process of abstracting involves:
    • a) Assigning keywords to documents
    • b) Summarizing the main points of a document
    • c) Creating a table of contents
    • d) Arranging documents in alphabetical order
    • Answer: b) Summarizing the main points of a document
  15. What is the primary purpose of an index in a book or document?
    • a) To provide detailed analysis
    • b) To summarize the entire content
    • c) To provide quick access to specific topics or information
    • d) To list all references used
    • Answer: c) To provide quick access to specific topics or information
  16. A back-of-the-book index is typically organized by:
    • a) Author names
    • b) Subject headings or keywords
    • c) Publication dates
    • d) Page numbers
    • Answer: b) Subject headings or keywords
  17. Which of the following is an example of a controlled indexing tool?
    • a) User-generated tags
    • b) Wikipedia entries
    • c) Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
    • d) Random keywords
    • Answer: c) Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
  18. The purpose of an index is to facilitate:
    • a) Detailed analysis
    • b) Quick access to specific information
    • c) Long summaries
    • d) Encryption of data
    • Answer: b) Quick access to specific information
  19. Which of the following is NOT typically included in an abstract?
    • a) Objectives of the study
    • b) Detailed methodology
    • c) Key findings or results
    • d) Conclusions and implications
    • Answer: b) Detailed methodology
  20. A citation index primarily focuses on:
    • a) Providing access points to specific terms or concepts
    • b) Archiving historical documents
    • c) Creating author profiles
    • d) Tracking references and citations in scholarly literature
    • Answer: d) Tracking references and citations in scholarly literature

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