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GNS 101: use of Library

1. Libraries makes _ possible. (a) Private learning (b) Systematic learning

(c) Academic learning (d)Independent learning
Answer: D

2. By preserving the records and literature of the nation, the library promotes
_ (a) a sense of oneness (b) a sense of purpose (c) a senseof
preservation (d) a sense of inclusiveness

Answer: A

3. One of the measures of conducive reading environment provided by libraries includes (a)
Accommodation (b) Quietness (c) Computers (d) Closeness to users
Answer: B

4. Libraries are known to promote one of the following (a) Reading

assimilation (b) good reading habits (c)positive culture (d) love of the library
Answer: B

5. Bibilotheraphy may defined to mean (a)Reading wide and far (b) Reading to cureailments (c)
Reading to pass examinations (d) reading for leisure
Answer: B

6. Libraries open the door to the future by (a) By enabling critical

thinking (b)By providing materials that can foretell the future (c) By acquiring materials written
on future projection (d) none of the above
Answer: A

7. One of the ways by which libraries enriches the curriculum of the schools is
(a) by reviewing school curriculum (b) by providing users with materials

(c) by providing books on theories (d) by providing means to ideas put forward byothers

Answer: D

8. The National policy of Nigeria on education of _ Emphasizes the

importance of Libraries to Education (a) 2003 (b)2004 (c)2005 (d)2006
Answer: B

9. One of the advantages of libraries is that _ (a) users can buy more
knowledge (b) users can consolidate on what has been taught (c)users can store knowledge (d)users
can incubate knowledge.
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Answer: B

10. Recreational role of libraries implies_ _ (a) library is a place for

relaxation (b) users can read newspapers (c) users can take a short rest (d) none ofthe above.
Answer: B

11. Economic role of libraries makes library provide books for _ (a) free
(b) for a token amount (c) provides materials on business (d)provides users witheconomic
strategies.
Answer: A

12. The National Policy on Education States that all academic institutions must have
_ _ libraries (a) conducive (b)functional (c)academic (d)computerized

Answer: B

13. By providing materials for Users’ needs, libraries are agents of (a) information incubators (b)
information re-branding (c) information transformation (d)information dissemination
Answer: D

14. It is acknowledged that libraries aid distance learning by (a) establishing librariesin all states in
Nigeria (b)the provision of online resources (c) acquisition of broad band networks (d) all of the
above
Answer: B

15. Development of values can be interpreted to mean _ (a) stocking

materials that helps discover oneself (b)materials that can tell acceptable value (c)materials that
helps in building a society (d) learning from other people.
Answer: A

16. The role of libraries in the development of great thinkers includes

_ (a)acquisition of great works (b)encouraging great thoughts
(c)grooming of thinkers (d) recognizing future thinkers

Answer: A

17. Libraries began as a result of man’s need to information (a)

utilize(b)generate (c)preserve (d)generate information
Answer: C

18. The history of library can be divided into _ (a) Medieval, Ancient,
Cathedral (b) Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance (c) Medieval, Monastic and Cathedral
(d)Universities, Papyrus and Museums
Answer: B

19. By the _ _ century, the Greek culture had become a force to reckon with (a) 14th century
(b)15th century (c) 11th century (d)19th century
Answer: B

20. The Act establishing the National library of Nigeria is _ (a)

The National Library Act, 2004 (b)The National Library Act, 1964 (c)The National Library Act, 1964
(d) The National library Act,1960
Answer: C
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21. Libraries are categorised according to (a)size (b)location (c)clientele (d)nearness to users
Answer: C

22. Academic libraries are libraries of _(a) Universities (b)tertiary

institutions (c) specialised institutions (d) Research institutions
Answer: B

23. Sir Allan Burns was - (a) The British Ambassador to Nigeria (b) The first British Librarian
in Nigeria (c)The library convener in Nigeria (d) Chief secretary of Nigeria
Answer: D

24. The Carnegie Corporation provided the grant for a library in Nigeria in
_ _(a)1932 (b)1941 (c)1929 (d)1960

Answer: A

25. Library materials received from the Collection Development Department are catalogued at
_ (a) Readers services Department (b)Administrative Department (c) Technical Services
Department (d) Cataloguing Department
Answer: C

26. One of the characteristics of Public Libraries is _ (a) they are

owned by the public (b) they are used by the public (c) they promote the society (d) they serve the
public
Answer: D

27. Libraries found in primary and kindergarten schools are known as _

(a)kiddies’ libraries (b) tertiary libraries(c)primary libraries (d) school libraries
Answer: D

28. The reserved unit is found in which section of the library_ (a)
Reference section (b) circulation section (C) Reserved section (d) classification section
Answer: B

29. Undergraduates are allowed _ books for _ weeks (a) Two books
for two weeks (b)three books for three weeks (c) four books for four weeks(d)one book for one
week
Answer: A

30. A library regarded as the Apex library in any country is known as (a)
National Library(b)Presidential library (c) National Assembly library(d)Government library
Answer: A

31. To know the total number of books in the library consult the (a) library
register(b)accession register (c)acquisition register (d)purchasing register
Answer: A

32. The National Library of Nigeria was established to _ _

(a)serve as the National library (b) National Bibliography centre(c) National Depository(d)National
Information Centre
Answer: C
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33. The key to the collections in the library is the _ _ (a) Internet (b) Catalogue
(c) Index (d) Computer
Answer: B
34. _ _ directs library patrons to the resources available in the library (a)Shelve
guides (b) Kardex (c) Index (d) Catalogue
Answer: D

35. One of these is not a type of catalogue (a) Book (b) Card (c) OPAC (d) Document Answer: D

36. The measurement of the card catalogue is (a) 3X4 (b) 3X8 (c) 3X5 (d) 3X3
Answer: C

37. One of these is not a feature of the card catalogue (a) It is very portable (b) It isflexible (c) It
is easy to add and delete entries (d) none of the above.
Answer: D

38. What is the full meaning of the acronym OPAC? (a) Open Public Access Catalogue(b)Online
Public Access Catalogue (c) Open Patrons Access Catalogue (d) Online Participants Access Catalogue
Answer: B

39. Which of these is not a form of catalogue? (a) Dictionary (b) Organized (c) Divided
(d) Classified.
Answer: B

40. Which of these is a disadvantage of OPAC? (a) It is very cheap to acquire (b) It canbe accessed
by many users at the same time (c) It is very easy to update (d) All of the above
Answer: A

41. The oldest type of catalogue used in American libraries is _ _ catalogue? (a)
Book (b) card (c) electronic (d) automated
Answer:A

42. One of these is not a disadvantage of card catalogue? (a) Filing of large new entries takes a
long time (b) More spaces are needed as the collections grow bigger(c)It cannot be accessed by
many users at the same time (d)All of the above Answer: C
43. One of these cannot be found on a card catalogue (a) Authors name (b) Illustration
(c) Place of publication (d) price of book
Answer: D

44. The library catalogue enables a user to locate a book if he knows one of the
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following (a) author of the book (b) title of the book (c) subject of the book (d) All ofthe above

Answer: D

45. One of these is not a Classification Scheme used in Lagos State University (a) Library of
Congress (b) Dewey Decimal (c) Moys (d) National Library of Medicine Answer: B

46. The Library of Congress Classification Scheme was developed by (a) HerbertDewey (b)
Melvil Dewey (c) Herbert Putman (d) Melvil Putman
Answer: C

47. Which of these classification Schemes divides knowledge into 21 basic classes (a)Dewey
Decimal (b) Library of Congress (c) Universal Decimal (d) Colon
Answer: B

48. The classification scheme used for legal collection is _ _ (a) Moys (b) Bliss (c)
Universal Decimal (d) Colon
Answer: A

49. Which classification scheme is used in the main library of LASU? (a) UniversalDecimal (b)
Bliss (c) Dewey Decimal Classification (d) Library of Congress Answer: D

50. Which of these is not an advantage of Library of congress classification scheme (a)It caters for
aspects of knowledge (b) It is comprehensive in scope (c) It is frequently revised (d) None of the above
Answer: D

51. In the Library of Congress Classification Scheme, class D is used to classifybooks (a)
Science (b) Medicine (c) History (d) International relations
Answer: C

52. The Dewey Decimal Classification scheme is named after an American Librarian
called _ _ (a) Melvi Dewey (b) Melvil Dewey (c) Melvel Dewey (d) Mathew Dewey
Answer: B

53. The Dewey decimal classification scheme was developed in which year? (a) 1786(b) 1876 (c)
1976 (d)1956
Answer: B

54. The Dewey decimal classification scheme divides subjects into how many? (a) 15(b) 20 (c) 10
(d) 21
Answer: D
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55. In the Dewey decimal classification scheme, class 200 stands for (a) Languages (b)Literature (c)
Religion (d) Arts
Answer: C

56. The Dewey decimal classification scheme is used mainly in _ libraries (a)
public (b) Law (c) Medical (d) Private
Answer: A

57. The Colon classification Scheme is mostly used in _ (a) Britain (b) America (c)
India (d) China
Answer: C

58. A combination of Numbers and Alphabets on the spine of a book is known as (a)spine label
(b) book label (c) call mark (d) cutter number
Answer: C

60. In the Library of Congress classification scheme W stands for (a) Wildlife studies
(b) Agriculture (c) Technology (d) None of the above Answer:
D

61. A catalogue arranged by call mark is referred to as (a) call mark catalogue (b)Divided
catalogue (c) classified catalogue (d) Author catalogue
Answer: C

62. The first edition of Colon Classification Scheme was published in _ _ (a) 1953
(b) 1983 (c) 1963 (d) 1993
Answer: B

63. A catalogue is usually arranged in alphabetical order (a) True (b) FalseAnswer: A

64. One of the following is not allowed in the Library (a) Reading (b) Writing (c)Searching
(d) Eating.
Answer: D

65. Library orientation takes place in (a) Library (b) Campus (c) University Auditorium
(d) Librarian’s Office.
Answer: A

66 are used to organize books according to subject area (a) Card Number (b)
Book Number (c) Class Numbers (d) Library Register
Answer: C

67 Scheme is a hierarchical and the notation follows the same hierarchy (a) Dewey
Decimal (b) Library of Congress (c) Moys (d) National Library of Medicine Answer: A

68 represents what the book is about. (a) Call Number (b) Book Number (c)
library Number (d) all of the above
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Answer: A

69. Class marks are based on the ------------------ Classification Scheme (a) user (b) Library (c)

number (d) users

Answer: B

70 ....................................must be provided on entering the library before they can be

allowed to use the library facility (a) Library books (b) Library card (c) Book card (d)none of the
above.

Answer: B

71. Photocopy of library materials for academic purpose is guided by .............................................. law
(a)photocopy (b) library ethics (c) copyright (d) rules and regulations.

Answer: D

72. Borrowed library materials must not be ....................................... (a) stolen (b) mutilated (c)
borrowed (d)none of the above.

Answer: B

73. If a person knowingly removes a library material from the premises of the librarywithout
authorization of such, it is referred to as ............................................................. (a)Pilfering (b)
mutilation (c)borrowing (d) none of the above.

Answer: A

74. Library materials that are on high demand but limited in quantity are placed on
……………………… (a)Limited stock (b) serials (c) reserve (d) circulationAnswer: C

75. What section of the library is the public image of the library? (a) circulation (b)reference
(c)serials (d) audio-visual
Answer: D

76. Information onCurrent awareness is sought in --------------------(a) serials (b) reference (c)
reprography (d) information section.

Answer: B

77 is a place where music can be played for users to dance. (a) Audio-
visual (b) library pavilion (c) relaxation unit (d) music room

Answer:A

78 is a place where users can be assisted for information needs in the

library (a) cataloguing section (b)reference (c) audio visual (d) none of the above Answer: B

79.The Classification Scheme used in LASU Library is ------------------ (a) Dewey Decimal (b)

Universal Decimal (c) Library of Congress (d) None of the above

Answer: C

80 Classification Scheme is numerical in nature (a) Moys (b) Library of Congress

(c) Dewey Decimal (d) Universal Decimal
Answer: C
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81 is a place where library users keep their bags. (a) shelves (b) cloak
room (c)acquisition (d) serials.

Answer: B

82. In the Library of Congress Classification Scheme, Class “K” stands for ---------------------- (a)
Education (b) Law (c) Mathematics (d) Chemistry
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Answer: B

83. Books used by library users should not be .......................................... by the users (a)
processed (b) shelved (c) dropped (d) none of the above.

Answer: B

84. Borrowers tickets should not be …………………. (a) (b) borrowed (c) transferable (d)none of
the above
Answer: C

85. ………………….and....................... should not be left in the library or cloakroom (a)

phone & laptop (b) bags & books (c) books & papers (d) raincoat & umbrellas.

Answer: A

86 ............................is the agency responsible for Users education in the library. (a)

librarians (b) secretary (c)Information officers (d) Information unit.

Answer: A

87. In the Library of Congress Classification Scheme, Class “O” stands for (a)Philosophy
(b) History (c) Education (d) None of the above
Answer: A

88. Staff that are responsible for checking in and out of the library users are
………………………….. (a)Librarians (b) library assistants (c) library porters (d) Libraryofficers.

Answer: C

89 ......................... is compulsory for all 100 level students (a) library orientation (b) virtual

library (c)shelving (d) Library classes.

Answer: A

90. To gain access to use the library, user must be a............................................. (a) registered
student (b)friend (c) technologist (d)Lagos

Answer: A

91. Library of Congress divides all knowledge into--------------- basic classes (a) 27 (b) 26 (c) 22
(d) 21
Answer: D

92. The acronym ISBN stands for (a) International Standard bench Number (b) International Steel
Book Number (c) International Standard Book Number (d) all of theabove
Answer: C

93. All overdue books defaulters will be charged ...................................... (a) dues (b) a token
(c)fines (d)All of the above

Answer: C

94 Government activities for general information can be found in ---------------------- (A.) Gazetteer
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ANSWER: A

95 materials are not allowed to be charged out in the library. A. Bibliometrics B.

reference materials C. Encyclopaedia D Autobiography ANSWER:
B

97. A peculiar characteristic of reference materials is that A. they cannot be borrowedfrom the
library B. they are not usually used by reader C. they are to be read from cover to cover D. they are
mixed with other books on the open shelves.
ANSWER: A

98. A student who wishes to know the longest eye lashes ever recorded in the world will consult A.
Guinness Book of Record B. Encyclopaedia C. Pregnancy handbook D.Journal of medicine
ANSWER: A

99. A traveller will know the distance between his take-off point and destination byconsulting
A. Atlas B. Directory C. Gazetteer D. Tourist guide
ANSWER: A

100. Addresses of organizations can be accessed through A. Organization AddressBooks B.

Guinness Book of Addresses C. Directories D. Vanguard yellow pages E. Corporate Affairs
Commission
ANSWER: C

101. Addresses of organizations can be accessed through (a) organisation addressbooks (b)
Guinness book of addresses (c) directories (d) maps.
ANSWER: C

102. An account of a person life written by that same person is called A. Biography B.Bibliography
C. who is who in Africa D. Autobiography
ANSWER: D

103. An account of a person’s life written by another person is called ................................... A.

Gazette B. Biography C. Directory D. Autobiography
ANSWER: B

104. An annual publication that gives information in descriptive and statistical form. A.Dictionary B.
Encyclopaedia C. Directories D. Yearbook.
ANSWER: D

105. An official journal with a list of government appointments, bankruptcies andother public
notices is known as ................................................ (a) Gazette (b) Gazetteer (c) Decrees (d)
Constitution ANSWER: A

106. Encyclopaedia of Religion is an example of ..................................... materials A. public B.

reference C. reading D. general.ANSWER: B

107. Information materials are brought into the Library through.................................... Department A.
Collection Development B. Readers Services C. Administrative D. Technical. ANSWER: A

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108. Information materials are brought into the Library through....................................... Department
A. Collection Development B. Readers Services C. Administrative D. Technical.ANSWER:
A
109. Information on how to locate important places in a county can be found in A.manual B.
biographical guide C. maps D. gazette.
ANSWER: C

110. Information resources that are consulted for specific kinds of information are
called………………. materials. A. Biographies B. Dictionaries C. Abstracts D reference materials
ANSWER: D

111. One of the following is known as a compendium of knowledge A. Dictionary B.

Encyclopaedia C. Directories D. Manuals.
ANSWER: B

112. One of the following is NOT a department in the library A. Collection Development
B. Readers’ Services C. Technical Services D. Finance.
ANSWER: D
113. One of these consists of information on various fields of knowledge A.
Encyclopaedia B. Directory C. Dictionary D. Textbook.
ANSWER: A

114. Special dictionaries deal with ........................... A. all aspect of language B. Languages C. a
particular subject D. an aspect of a language
ANSWER: C

115. The application of information-carrying materials to explain social problems andtheir solutions
is known as ................................................................. A. Bibliometrics B. Bibliographies. C.
Bibliotherapy D. Biographies
ANSWER: C

116. The rationale behind book reservation is one of the following (a) avoiding theft (b)avoiding
harmful and accidental damage to books (c) ensuring that every reader has
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equal access to every book (d) providing an opportunity for close monitoring ofreaders.

ANSWER: C

117. treatment of work separately in various topics from all branches of knowledge presented in an
alphabetical arrangement is known as..................... A. Biographies B. Dictionaries C. Abstracts D.
Encyclopaedia
ANSWER: D

118. This document provides information on words. A. Encyclopaedia B. A Dictionary

C. Handbook D. Journal
ANSWER: B
119. To get information about the usage of a word, check the (a) Britannica list ofwords (b)
World language book (c) Dictionary (d) Handbook.
ANSWER: C

120. Two classes of reference materials usually found in the library are: (A.) General and Subject (B.)
National and International (C). Short and Oversize(D). General and private
ANSWER: A

121. Which of the following is a depository centre of a nation? (a) National Library (b)University
Library (c) National Archives (d) National Copyright Commission. ANSWER: A
122. Which of the following is not reference material? (a) Gazette (b) Gazetteer (c)Map (d)
Journal.
ANSWER: D

123. Who is who an example of ............................. A. Dictionaries B. Abstracts C. Biography D

Map ANSWER: C

124 ------------------------- is a department responsible for the coordination of human and

materials resources of the library. (a) collection department (b)monitoring department
(c) administrative department (d) development department
ANSWER: C

125. The collection development departments have(c)8 (d) units under it. (a) 3 (b)5
4
ANSWER: D
_unit.
126. Catalogue cards are produced maintained and update by
(a)acquisition unit (b)cataloguing & cataloguing unit (c) bindery/printery unit (d) audio-visual unit

ANSWER: B

127. A department that trains and evaluate staffs in the library is

called . (a) collection department (b)monitoring department (c)
administrative department (d) development department

ANSWER: C

128. The collection development department of the library acquires .

(a) books and non-books (b)journals and newspapers (c) notes and books (d)
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resources in prints only.

ANSWER: A

129. The delivery of ordered materials to the library is the responsibility of the
_ _. (a) acquisition unit (b)monitor unit (c) administrative unit (d)
development unit

ANSWER: A

130. Which of these units is responsible for processing periodicals? (a) acquisitionunit (b)serials
unit (c) documents unit (d) development unit
ANSWER: B

131. Administrative department is made up of the following units: systems planning unit
personnel/finances unit and _ _ (a) collection unit (b) protocol unit
(c)publications units (d) technical unit
ANSWER: C

132. The University documents such as hand books, convocation speeches and inaugural lectures
are taking custody by _ _unit (a) acquisition unit
(b)document unit (c) administrative unit (d) development unit
ANSWER: B

133. The most patronized unit of the library is the --------------------------------------- (a)circulation
unit (b)reserved book unit (c) inter-library cooperation unit (d) reference unit

ANSWER: A

134. Cataloguing and classification unit, bindery/printer unit and audio-visuals unit areunder _
department of the library. (a) Technical department (b)collection development (c) administrative
department (d) readers services department
ANSWER: A

135. The department responsible for recruiting of professional and para-professionalstaffs of the library
is called (a) collection department (b)monitoring
department (c) administrative department (d) development department
ANSWER: C

136. Audio-visual materials are kept at the _ unit (a)acquisition unit

(b)cataloguing & cataloguing unit (c) bindery/printery unit (d) audio-visual unit
ANSWER: D

137. The public relation department of the library is _. (a) Technical

department (b)collection development (c) administrative department (d) readers’ services
department
ANSWER: D

138. The e-library unit of the library provides resources in _ _ format (a)
electronic (b)table (c) paper (d) print
ANSWER: A

139. The readers’ services department has _ units (a) 3 (b)5 (c)8 (d) 4
ANSWER: B

140. Books that are donated to the library are received by _ unit (a)
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141. Photocopy service in the library is under _ unit (a)circulation

unit (b)reserved book unit (c) inter-library cooperation unit (d) reprography unit
ANSWER: D

142. Study/research materials are kept ------------------------------------------------------ unit

(a)circulation unit (b)reserved book unit (c) inter-library cooperation unit (d) reference unit

ANSWER:D

143. Inter-library cooperation takes place between libraries (a) 2 (b)5

(c)8 (d) 4
ANSWER: A

144. A department centred around the University Librarians office is called

_ _. (a) collection department (b)monitoring department (c)
administrative department (d) development department

ANSWER: C

145. _ department carries out its operations behind closeddoor. (a)

Technical department (b)collection development (c) administrative department (d) readers services
department
ANSWER: A

146. Library users statistics are taking---------------------------------- (a) yearly (b)daily (c)monthly
(d) weekly

ANSWER: B

147. Digital skill ,literacy skill and literature search skills are part of the training organised by -
--_ unit of the library (a) circulation unit (b) e-library unit(c)reference unit (d) reserved book
unit
ANSWER: B

148. Cataloguing and classification unit is under _ _ department of

the library (a) Technical department (b)collection development (c) administrative department (d)
readers’ services department
ANSWER: A

149_ unit keeps reference materials (a) circulation unit (b) e-library
unit(c)reference unit (d) reserved book unit

ANSWER: C

150. The library consist of _ departments (a) 2 (b)5 (c)8 (d) 4

ANSWER: D
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151. Workshop and convocation proceedings are examples of materialskept at the __ ___
__ unit. (a) circulation unit (b) e-library
unit(c)document unit (d) reserved book unit
ANSWER: C
152. The computer is applicable in all but one of the following librarydepartments
(a) Administrative (b)Technical Service (c) Insurance (d)Readers’ servicesANSWER: C
153. One major reason why computer is used in the library is because ofits (a) beauty (b)Size (c)
dexterity(d)colour
ANSWER: C
154. Which of the following is NOT an output device (a) Monitor (b)Printer
(c) Joystick (d)Speaker
ANSWER: C
155. The act of accomplishing with computer an activity in the library thatwas hitherto carried out
manually is (a) automation (b) cataloguing (c)classification (d)processing
ANSWER: A
156. Which of the following is NOT a module of an integrated library management system (a)
Circulation (b) Cataloguing (c) Processing (d)Acquisition
ANSWER: C
157. An integrated library software is an example of (a) system software (b)application software (c)
open source software (d) proprietary software ANSWER: B
158. Which of the following is NOT repository software? (a) KOHA (b) DSPACE (c)
EPRINT(d) GREENSTONE
ANSWER: A
159. Which of the following is NOT integrated library managementsoftware? (a)
FEDORA (b) TINLIB (c) ALICE FOR WINDOWS (d)MILLENNIUM
ANSWER: A
160. Advantages of an automated library does not include(a) error reduction(b)workers reduction
(c) increase in efficiency (d) prevention ofrepetition
ANSWER: B
161. Minimization of fatigue in human versus computer interaction iscalled (a) ergonomics
(b) egocentrics (c) soothing (d) psychology ANSWER: A
162. The two most common types of network are ------------ and ------------------------------------------- (a)
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LAN and MAN (b) LAN and WAN (c) MAN and WAN (d)INTRANETANSWER: C

163. Which of the following is an attribute of a LAN (a)geographically dispersed to one another
(b)entire country of the world area network (c) Itcontain multiple smaller networks (d)The network
connections are normally wire cables
ANSWER:D
164. All the following EXCEPT------------------- is not the attribute of WAN (a) An
entire country of the world network (b) It contain multiple smaller networks (c) A relatively
closed area network (d) Connect cities that are dispersed to one another
ANSWER:A
165. The following are the purpose of a network, EXCEPT ------------------------------- (a)
Knowledge sharing (b) Communication (c) Sharing hardware (d)Sharingmoney
ANSWER:D

166. Essentially, the internet provides the following services EXCEPT -----
(a) The WWW (b) Electronic mail (c) File transfer (d)PrintingANSWER:D
167. With the ------------------- LASU library can connect, access programs,
retrieve documents, exchange data and send mails (a)Wold Wide Web (b)Telecommunication
(c)Internet (d) Networking
ANSWER:C
168. Online searching involves direct communication between -------and ----
---(a)User and computer system (b) Receiver and user (c) Computer andPrinter (d) Computer and
scanner
ANSWER:A

169. Library databases contain information from published ------------------------------ (a) Journals
(b) Books (c) Abstracts (d) All of the above Answer D
170. Library databases are NOT searchable by ------------------------------------- (a) Keywords
(b) Subject (c) Author (d) Publication year ANSWER: D

171. Which ofthe following databases is open access? (a) Ebscohost (b)JSTOR (c) ERIC (d)
DOAJ
Answer C
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172. Advantages of library automation do NOT include improving (a)Customer service (b)
Assimilation (c) Cataloguing (d) Collection Answer B
173. QR Codes means (a) Quality Response Codes (b)Quick ResponseCodes (c)Quick Reply
Codes (d)Quality Reply Codes
Answer B
174. IP Address means (a) Internet Procedure Address (b)Internet Process Address
(c)Internet Protocol Address (d) Internet Practice Address
Answer: C
175. The knowledge age added the following as a factor of production(a)Library
(b)Information (c)Qualification (d)Computer
Answer B
180. Which of the following can be used to deliver library services? (a)Dictionary
(b)encyclopaedia (c)Short messaging service (d)Studentlibrary ticket
Answer C
181. Advantages of library databases do NOT include (a) Easy access (b)Easy management (c)
Easily updated (d) Easy disposal
Answer D
182. A key component of the information age is that
(a) Information is free (b) Information is cheap (c)Information isexpensive
(d)Information determines competitive advantage Answer D
183. The difference between a proprietary and an open access softwareis(a) Cost
(b) Quality (c) Quantity (d) ContentAnswer A
183. One of the services provided by the Internet is ----------
(a) Query service(d) Education Web (b) Electronic Mail (c) InformationWeb
Answer B
184. The Internet is popularly referred to as ------------------------------(a)Information
superhighway(b)Information Network(c)Information Gateway (d)Information Expressway
Answer A
185. ____ ___________ is an example of non-book materials (a)Diskettes
(b) flash drive (c)c-d Rom (d) all of the above
Answer: D
186. The size of the library catalogue cards are (a)”3 X 7” (b)” 3 X 5” (c)”3
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X 12” (d)”4 X4”

Answer: B
187. The retrieval system in the library ensures that materials can be located through all except (a)
Classification (b) Author (c) Subject (d) Title
Answer: A
188. Information on weird occurrence are found in ___ __ ______________________ (a)
Fiction materials (b) Guinness book of records (c) books of weird events(d)all of the above
Answer: B
189. Samaria is renowned for __ __ ________________ (a) Parchment (b) Cello form
(c) Papyrus (d) Clay table
Answer: D
190. ____ ___ __ _______ determines which materials the library has on a
particular subject (a) University Librarian (b) Readers service Librarian (c) Library Catalogue (d)
Acquisition Librarian
Answer: C
191. The card catalogue in Fatiu Ademola Akesode Library is filled in the
_ __ ___ format (a)Classified Catalogue (b) Divided Catalogue (c)
Dictionary Catalogue (d) Online Catalogue
Answer: C
192. ___ _______ are regarded as textbooks of various subjects or courses
(a) Reference book (b) General books (c) Encyclopaedia (d) All of the above
Answer: B
193. ____ __ _______ contains information of Government business (a)
magazines (b) Journals (c) Gazetteers (d) Newspaper
Answer: C
194. Preliminaries to research has ______________ component (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d)4
Answer: A
195. The essence of copyright is to ____ __ _______________ (a) Prevent unfairness
(b) Reward intellectual effort (c) Prevent unauthorised copying (d) All ofthe above
Answer: D
196. ___ _______ is responsible for copyright administration in Nigeria (a)
Association of Nigerian Authors (b) Musician Association of Nigeria (c) Nigerian copyright
commission (d) Digital right alliance
Answer: C
197. Reasons adduced for photocopying includes___ ___ __ ___________________ (a)
Scarcity of Local textbook (b) Reluctance to publish tertiary textbook (c) Cost of buying (d) All of
the above
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Answer: D
198. A completely automated Library consist of ___ ___ __ _____________________ (a)
Automated doors with sensitive security devices (b) An integrated MIS (c) A digital repository
(d) All of the above
Answer: D
199. Improvement of accessibility is an advantage of __ __ ______________________ (a)
OPAC (b) Classification (c) Library automation (d) All of the above Answer: C
200. ____ __ ________ consist of programs, routine and procedure (a)
Library automation (b) Library software (c) Library routine (d) Libraryservices
Answer: B
201. ____ ___ __ ______ All except one is not an example of integrated
management software (a) Dspace (b) Greenstone (c) GLASS (d)EprintsAnswer: C
202. All except one is an example of open source software (a) TINLIB (b)KOHA (c) Evergreen
(d) SubjectPlus
Answer: A
203. One of the following is a disadvantage of Networking (a) Sharing hardware (b) Requires
efficient handler (c) Communication and speed (d)All of the above
Answer: B
204. ___ _______ is a collection of information organized for easy access
(a)Reference sources (b)Database (c) Encyclopaedia (d) All of the above Answer: B
205. Smartphones, tablets, notebooks are examples of (a) Databases(b)Software (c) Mobile
devices (d)All of the above
Answer: C
206. Letter J in Library of Congress Classification stands for
____ ___ __ _____ (a) Sociology (b) Political Science (c) Geography (d)
Engineering
Answer: B
207. Class N in the Library of Congress Classification Scheme stands for
__ ___ __ ______ (a) Natural Science (b) Religion (c) Fine Arts (d)
Medicine
Answer: C
208. Class P generally denotes ___ ___ __ ________________ (a) Philosophy (b)
Phonetics (c) Language (d) Speech
Answer: B
209. Research can be categorized into 3 broad groups. This includes the
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following EXCEPT….. (a) Basic (b) Applied (c) Classic (d) DevelopmentalAnswer: C
210 ------------- Research is not necessarily concerned with practical use of
its findings. (a) Historical (b) Applied (c) Practical (d) Pure Answer: D
211. The following are qualities of a good research work EXCEPT ............................................ (a)
Problem being investigated must be educational in nature (b) Must be researchable (c) Relevant
data must be available (d) Must have minutecontributions to a field of knowledge
Answer: D
212. Applied research is used commonly in which of these areas …………….
(a) Engineering (b) Medicine (c) Education (d) all of the aboveAnswer: B
213 --------------- Research is the systematic application of scientific
knowledge for the production of systems and devices in the field of engineering. (a) Practical
(b) Developmental (c) Correlational (d) Basic Answer: B
214. ----------- and ------------------------ are qualities of a good researcher. (a) Educated,
polite (b) Sociable, smart (c) Interested, competent (d) Outspoken, strongAnswer: C
215 .............. is the most feasible source of locating relevant materials for
good research. (a) Classroom (b) Library (c) Directions from colleagues (d) Textbook
Answer: B
216. One major source of Information that would assist a researcher incarrying out a good
literature review is .............................................................(a) Newspaper (b)
Encyclopaedia (c) Journals (d) BulletinAnswer: C
217. In research, literature must be --------------, ------------- and ---------------------------------------------- --. (a)
Bulky, restricted, direct (b) Detailed, scarce, accurate (c) Relevant,comprehensive, selective (d)
Precise, Relevant, major
Answer: C
218. One of the basic purpose of research is to provide answers to -----------
-- questions. (a) Serious (b) Rhetorical (c) Peripheral (d) PracticalAnswer: D
219. Applied research is concerned with the application of --------
knowledge in solving practical problems. (a) Technical (b) Educational (c) Classified (d)
Scientific
Answer: D
220. Applied research can also be referred to as------------------------------ research (a) Pure
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(b) Basic (c) Development (d) PracticalAnswer: D

221 ---------------- is the most effective medium of sourcing materials for
research. (a) Wikipedia (b) Library (c) Course Lecturer (d) Librarydatabases
Answer: B
222. It is important for the researcher to understand ----------- and ------------
system of the library to make effective use of the library. (a) Dos andDon’ts (b) Catalogue
and Classification (c) Journals and Books (d) Librarians and Lecturers
Answer: B
223. Theses and dissertation abstracts are good sources of ..................................................(a)
Articles (b) Research (c) Literature review (d) All of the above Answer: C
224 ----------- assist the researcher by reducing their time/effort and
educating them on how best they can make use of library resources and services. (a) Lecturers
(b) Libirarians (c) Librarians (d) Liberians Answer: C
225. The most important role played by librarians with regard to research activities begins with of
different kinds of information resources.
(a) Selection & acquisition (b) Distribution (c) Preparation & separation (d)Collation and sorting
Answer: A
226. Preliminaries to research include which of the following ---------------------------------- (a)
Choice of a topic to be investigated (b) Reading & review of relevant works carried out earlier
on the topic in view (c) Identifying and mappingout limits to which the topic is to be
investigated (d) All of the above Answer: D
227. Research is carried out as a part of the requirement for the award ofacademic degrees? (a)
True (b) False (c) Don’t know (d) None of the above
Answer: A
228. ------------ and------------------------ are examples of reference materials. (a) Bulletin,
fliers (b) Newspapers, handouts (c) Handbooks, directories (d) Textbooks,fiction
Answer: C
229Reference materials are consulted for -------------------------------------------- (a) Enjoyment
and relaxation (b) Specific pieces of information (c) Improving creativity
(d) Scientific ideas
Answer: B
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230. Subject dictionaries are also known as ---------------------------------------- (a) Special

dictionaries (b) Glossaries (c) Indexes (d) All of the above Answer: B
231. ----------- and-------------------------- are types of encyclopaedias. (a) General, subject
(b) General, specific (c) General, special (d) Specialist, ProfessionalAnswer: A
232. The following are characteristics of reference books EXCEPT -----------
- (a) They are arranged alphabetically (b) They are read from the first page to the last (c) They
contain information that can be used by different people (d) They refer the user to other sources
of information
Answer: B
233 ------------------- is a reference material very similar to directories, used
by travellers to locate a particular place. (a) Guide (b) Atlas (c) Plan (d) Journal
Answer: A
234. Which of these is not a reference material? (a) Gazetteers (b)Almanac (c) Clippings
(d) Encyclopaedia
Answer: C
235. The -------------- provides relevant words or topics discussed in a book. (a)
Bibliography of a book (b) Back of a book index (c) Contents (d) None ofthe above
Answer: B
236. Biographical dictionary is an example of ----------------------------------- (a) General
dictionary (b) Subject dictionary (c) Bibliography (d) Special dictionaryAnswer: D
237. A dictionary with a list of words in just one language is known as ------
---- (a) Language Dictionary (b) Mono-lingual dictionary (c) Generaldictionary (d) Special
dictionary
Answer: B
238. A language dictionary with more than two languages is called ---------
(a) Lingual dictionary (b) Tri-lingual dictionary (c) Multi-lingual dictionary
(d) None of the above
Answer: C
239 -------------- is a document which guides a person or group of people
on the way they operate equipment’s. (a) Guide (b) Manual (c) Handbook
(d) Manuscript
Answer: B
240. A publisher bibliography is also known as ----------------------------------- (a) Trade
bibliography (b) Books bibliography (c) Catalogue (d) All of the above Answer: A
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241. Bibliographic information of books include the following EXCEPT -----

--------- (a) Title (b) Author’s name (c) Author’s Location (d) Publisher’saddress
Answer: C
242 ----------is a document containing the bibliographic information of
books (a) Handbook (b) Index (c) encyclopaedia (d) DictionaryAnswer: B
243. Reference materials showing geographical locations in a town like hills or streams are known
as (a) Gazetteers (b) Atlas (c) Gazettes (d)
DirectoriesAnswer:
A
244. There are 3 types of dictionaries namely -------------------------------------- (a) General,
abridged, specialized (b) Abridged, unabridged, specialized (c) General,subject, specialized (d)
General, subject, specific
Answer: C
245. A document containing records of important events and their dateswhich took place in a
particular year is called -------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Year
document (b) Handbook (c) Manual (d) Yearbook Answer: D
246. The following are correct for reference materials in the library EXCEPT (a) They can be
borrowed (b) They can be consulted by
all group of users (c) They can be consulted within and outside the library
(d) They are displayed in a particular section of the libraryAnswer: A
247. Bibliography, abstracts and indexes are similar because --------------------------------------- (a)
They all contain bibliographic details of a book (b) They educate the user on published general
books & reference materials (c) They provide the subject or topics of a book (d) All of the above
Answer: D
248A national bibliography contains --------------------------- (a) Books published by the
government of a particular country (b) Books published in a particular country (c) Books
published about a particular country (d) Published books around the world
Answer: B
249. Bibliographies are classified according to -----------, ----------- and -----------
(a) Subject, date and nation (b) Publisher, date and subject (c) Subject,nation and publisher (d)
Date, location and publisher
Answer: C
250. Examples of general books include the following EXCEPT -------------------------------------- (a)
Textbooks (b) Novels (c) Almanac (d) Classical fiction
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Answer: C
251 is an example of a non-book material. (a) Gazette (b)
Clipping (c) Atlas (d) TextbookAnswer:
B
252 are produced at intervals and arranged successively with
numbers assigned to each. (a) Abstracts (b) indexes (c) Serials (d) All of the above
Answer: C
253. An example of a periodical is -------------------------- (a) Novel (b) Newspaper (c)
Pamphlet (d) All of the above Answer: B
254 ----------- is a document that contains important people personalities,
places or things. (a) Dictionary (b) Encyclopaedia (c) Handbook (d)Gazette
Answer: B
255. “Who’s Who” is also called ----------------------------- dictionary. (a) Biographical (b)
Contemporary biographical (c) Special (d) GeographicalAnswer: B
256. Encyclopaedias and dictionaries are kept in the --------------------------------------- section of a
library. (a) Special (b) Reference (c) Serial (d) OpenAnswer: B
257. Libraries found in different parts of the world today are as a result ofman’s need to (a)
Create a book store (b) Invent a social network (c)
Preserve his records (d) Standardize readingAnswer: C
258. Evolution of libraries is dated back to the ancient times where information was stored in
human memory and is passed on to generations through ----------,---------, and (a) Sleep, work, eating
(b)
Poems, recitations, stories (c) Ridicules, jokes, proverbs(d) Intuition,rehearsals, meetings
Answer: B
259. The early civilizations of ----------, -------------, ------------, &------------------------------------------------ brought
about the origin and development of libraries. (a) Italy, Spain, Iraq & Iran
(b) Sokoto, Jos, Borno & Kano (c) Israel, Jordan, Jerusalem & Greece (d) Egypt, Samaria, Greece
& Rome
Answer: D
260 ------------- developed the idea of making clay tablets. (a) Phoenicians
(b) Romans (c) Egyptians (d) SumeriansAnswer: D
261. Clay tablets were stored in ------------------------------ (a) Barns (b) Wardrobes (c)
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Baskets (d) Cabinets

Answer: C
262. The Sumerians by 270 BC established ---------------, --------------- & -----------
libraries. (a) Government, private & religious (b) Public, special & research
(c) Law, communication, & science (d) Private, special & public Answer: A
263 -------------- were honoured for having the greatest library in Alexandria
and for having thousands of papyrus in its collection. (a) Sumerians (b)Ptolemies (c) Egyptians (d)
Phoenicians
Answer: C
264. The museum which was an academy of scholars under royal patronage was established by
King -------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Solomon (b) Julius Caesar
(c) Alexander II (d) Ptolemy I
Answer: D
265 ------------ took over lots of library collections and spoils of war in the
15th century BC. (a) Greece (b) Samaria (c) Rome (d) EgyptAnswer: C
266. Julius Caesar proposed --------------------- libraries for Rome. (a) Religious (b)
Private (c) Academic (d) Public
Answer: D
267 ------------ effected the plan of Caesar during his reign. (a) Augustus (b)
Augustine (c) Pareto (d) Aristotle Answer:
A
268. During the period of the middle ages, there were three basic types oflibraries. (a) Public,
private, academic (b) Monastic, cathedral, university
(c) Special, research, private (d) Religious, research, private Answer: B
269. One of these is a major subject taught at educational institutions from 12th to 14th centuries
(a) English (b) Spanish (c) Latin (d) French Answer: C
270. The book club was a PRIVATE library to which some subscription fee was paid. True or false.
(a) True (b) False (c) Don’t know (d) None of the above
Answer: B
271 ------------- persuaded the Carnagie Corporation of New York to
provide a grant for establishment of a library in Nigeria. (a) Sir Allan Burns
(b) Sir Alan Bons (c) Sir Allen Buns (d) Sir Allien Bruce Answer: A
272. The observed lapses in the National Library Act of 1964 led to the -----
------ (a) Nigerian Library Decree of 1970 (b) International Library Decree of
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1970 (c) National Library Decree of 1970 (d) Private Library Decree 1970Answer: C
273 ------------- is a branch of intellectual property law. (a) Trade mark (b)
Copyright (c) Plagiarism (d) Fair use Answer:
B
274.One of the importance of copyright is to prevent ------------------------------------- (a)
Creativity (b) Fairness (c) Unfairness (d) InequalityAnswer: C
275 ------------- is the act of stealing the works and intellectual efforts of
others. (a) Photocopying (b) Plagiarism (c) Copyright infringement (d)Intellectual theft
Answer: C
276. The legal protection offered to creative works in Nigeria is known as -
------------- (a) Legal right (b) Copyright (c) Authorship (d) Civil rightsAnswer: B
277. Serials include the following except (a) Journals (b) Annuals (c)Newspaper (d)
Dictionary
Answer: D
278. The records of all serials in the Library is kept in -------------------------------- (a) Juke Box (b)
Catalogue Box (c) Kardex (d) Classification Scheme Answer: C
279. The serials Unit is under which of the Department in the Library (a)Administrative
Department (b) Collection Development Department (c)Readers’ Services Department (d) Technical
Service Department Answer: B
280. Serials Unit is responsible for processing --------------------------- (a) Reference Materials
(b) Periodicals (c) Textbooks (d) Encyclopaedia Answer: B
281. Newspaper is a good example of (a) Reference (b) Serials (c)Tertiary Publications
(d) Reserved Collection
Answer: B
282. A primary journal can be defined as a ------------------------which appear under a
particular title in parts of equal intervals and is deemed to be published indefinitely (a)
Publication (b) Reference (c) Textbook (d) Reserved Collection
Answer: A
283. Indexing of Newspaper is handled by which Unit in the Library (a) Gifts and Exchange Unit
(b) Bindery Unit (c) Reprography Unit (d) SerialsUnit.
Answer: D
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284. Which of the Unit is responsible for filling of Newspaper cutting? (a) Serials Unit (b) Gifts and
Exchanges Unit (c)Reprography (d) Bindery Unit
Answer: A
285. Inaugural lecture series are kept in which unit of the Library (a) Reference Section (b)
Serials Units (c) Reprography (d) Bindery Unit Answer: B
286. Which Unit in the Library is responsible for filling of University OfficialBulletin
(a) Collection Development Department (b) Technical Service Department(c)Serial Unit (d)
Readers’ Service Department
Answer: C
287. The purchase and processing of various Newspapers that is always put on the roundtable in
the University library for users is usually handled by (a) Technical Services Department (b) Serials
Unit (c) Collection
Development (d) Readers’ Service Department ANS: B
288. The Serials Unit is headed by ----------------- (a) Reference Librarian (b) Law
Librarian (c) Serials’ Librarian (d) Collection Development LibrarianANS: C
289. Which of the following appear under a particular title in parts ofregular interval?
(a) Dictionary (b) Encyclopaedia (c) Journals (d) Gazette Answer: C
290. Back sets of Newspaper are usually kept in (a) Readers’ ServiceDepartment (b) Serials
(c) technical Service Department (d) Administrative Department
Answer: B
291 ---- is a register of all bibliographic items found in a Library (a)
Library Register (b) Ascension Register (c) Library Catalogue (d)Catalogue Register.
Answer: C
292. The physical forms of a Library Catalogue consist of -------------------------- (a) Book
Catalogue (b) Card Catalogue (c) on-line Public Access Catalogue (d) allof the above
Answer:D
293. Card Catalogue are filed in one of the following format (a) size (b)colour (c) Dictionary
(d) Vertical
Answer: C
294. Divided Catalogue are arranged in ---------------------- sequence (a) classification
scheme (b) author (c)alphabetical sequence (d) class mark
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Answer: C
295. A Tittle Catalogue entries are listed by (a) author (b) titles (c) subjects (d) Call Mark
Answer:B
296. To identify a specific book or books on a particular subject, start with
----- (a Library Book Register (b) a Library Shelf label (c) a LibraryCatalogue (d) none of the
above
Answer: C
297 is an online database of materials held by a Library (a) PAC (b)
OPAC (c) Card Catalogue (d) Book Catalogue Answer:
B
298 is a process whereby Libraries convert traditional Card
Catalogue to Computerised Digital Catalogue (a) automatic (b)automobile (c) automation
(d) manual
Answer: C
299. Classified Catalogue entries is arranged according to-------------------------------- (a) title (b)
author (c) subject (d) classification scheme Answer: D
300. The oldest form of Catalogue is---------------------- Catalogue (a) automated (b)
Card (c) Book (d) Shelf Catalogue
Answer:C
301. In large Libraries, there is provision for ----- and ---------------------------- reference (a) see
and seen (b) seen and saw (c) see and see (d) see and see also AnswerD
302 is a system of knowledge organization in Libraries (a)
systematic arrangement (b) colour (c) size (d) classification Answer: D
303 group related materials together (a) Classification Scheme (b)
Classification numbers (c) Classical Schemes (d) Clasic SchemesAnswer: A
304. Special dictionaries deal with ........................................A. all aspect of language B.
Languages C. a particular subject D. an aspect of a language ANSWER: C
305. The application of information-carrying materials to explain social problems and their
solutions is known as................................................................................................. A. Bibliometrics
B. Bibliographies. C. Bibliotherapy D. BiographiesANSWER:
C
306. The rationale behind book reservation is one of the following (a)avoiding theft (b) avoiding
harmful and accidental damage to books (c) ensuring that every reader has equal access to every
book (d) providing
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an opportunity for close monitoring of readers.

ANSWER: C
307. treatment of work separately in various topics from all branches ofknowledge presented in
an alphabetical arrangement is known as..................... A. Biographies B. Dictionaries C.
Abstracts D. Encyclopaedia
ANSWER: D
308. This document provides information on words. A. Encyclopaedia B.A Dictionary C.
Handbook D. Journal
ANSWER: B
309. To get information about the usage of a word, check the (a) Britannica list of words (b)
World language book (c) Dictionary (d)
Handbook.
ANSWER: C
310. Two classes of reference materials usually found in the library are:(A.) General and
Subject (B.) National and International (C). Short andOversize(D).
General and private
ANSWER: A
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