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Part 2: Classification & Cataloguing
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The classification of knowledge in DDC is based on which philosopher's theory of three human faculties (Memory, Imagination, Reasoning)?
Aristotle
Francis Bacon
Plato
Immanuel Kant
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In the Colon Classification (CC), the indicator digit (symbol) for the "Time" [T] category is:
(Dot)
(Semicolon)
(Colon)
(Apostrophe)
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Which Indian Standard is titled "Guide for data element and record format for computer-based bibliographic description"?
IS: 11370-1985
IS: 2381-1978
IS: 1358-1965
IS: 4500-2000
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In MARC 21, the field tag "245" represents:
Main Entry - Personal Name
Title Statement
Publication, Distribution, etc.
Physical Description
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Which canon in the "Verbal Plane" suggests that terms used in classification should be neutral and not critical?
Canon of Context
Canon of Enumeration
Canon of Currency
Canon of Reticence
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The "Generalia Class" in DDC is denoted by which notation?
000
900
100
A
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In the context of Catalogue Objectives, who stated that a catalogue should "assist in the choice of a book as to its edition or character"?
S.R. Ranganathan
Melvil Dewey
C.A. Cutter
Seymour Lubetzky
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Which component of an ISO-2709 record is fixed in length at 24 characters?
Directory
Record Label (Leader)
Data Fields
Record Separator
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In Colon Classification, "Biotechnology" is cited as an example of which mode of formation of subjects?
Fission
Lamination
Fusion
Agglomeration
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What is the primary purpose of the "Common Communication Format" (CCF)?
To replace DDC in libraries.
To facilitate exchange of bibliographic records between libraries and abstracting/indexing services.
To create a new cataloguing code.
To format text documents.
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In DDC, what does the notation "0.1" represent (conceptually)?
History
Philosophy
Religion
Arts
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Which "Phase Relation" in Colon Classification describes using one subject as a method to study another (e.g., Mathematical Physics)?
Bias Phase
Comparison Phase
Tool Phase
Influence Phase
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Who is the author of the "Classified Catalogue Code" (CCC)?
Melvil Dewey
S.R. Ranganathan
AACR Committee
Charles Cutter
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In MARC format, what is a "Delimiter"?
The first character of the Leader.
A character separating fields in the directory.
A character (like $) used to separate subfields.
The end of the record.
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Which version of Colon Classification is known as the "Freely Faceted Era"?
Version 1 (1933-1950)
Version 2 (1950-1963)
Version 3 (1963-1987)
Version 4 (1990 onwards)
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What is the main function of "Table 2" in DDC?
Standard Subdivisions
Geographic Areas, Historical Periods, Persons
Languages
Ethnic Groups
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Which principle in Colon Classification determines that "Whole" should precede "Part" (e.g., Whole-Organ)?
Cow-Calf Principle
Wall-Picture Principle
Whole-Organ Principle
Later-in-Time Principle
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In USMARC, what is the function of the "008" field?
Physical description
Fixed length data elements (Coded information)
Main Entry
Subject Heading
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What does the acronym "UNIMARC" stand for?
United Nations MARC
Universal MARC Format
Unique MARC
University MARC
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How does DDC achieve "Hospitality in Array" (accommodating new coordinate subjects)?
By using decimal points
By leaving gaps in the notation (unassigned numbers)
By using alphabetical characters
It cannot accommodate new subjects
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The "Canon of Exclusiveness" states that:
An entity should belong to one and only one class within an array.
All classes should be inclusive.
Terms should be exclusive to one language.
Notation should be pure.
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Which of the following is an "Anteriorizing Common Isolate" (ACI) in Colon Classification?
Dictionary / Encyclopedia (k)
Research Institute (t)
Criticism (g)
History (v)
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In Cataloguing, "Analytical Entries" are prepared to:
List books by author.
Reveal hidden contents (parts/chapters) of a document.
Count the number of books.
Check stock.
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Which symbol represents the "Space" [S] category in Colon Classification?
(Dot)
(Comma)
(Colon)
(Semicolon)
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The "Phoenix Schedules" in DDC refer to:
Deleted classes.
Completely revised classes (Drastic revision).
Ancient classes.
The index.
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