GST104

Category: GST104

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Kindly note that you will be presented with 50 questions randomized from the NOUN question bank. Make sure to take the quiz multiple times so you can get familiar with the questions and answers, as new questions are randomized in each attempt.

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GST104

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1. The concept of “fair use” is not clearly defined in the statute. True or False

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2. A referencing style is a set of rules that instructs you on how to _________ the thoughts, ideas and works of others in a particular way.

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3. The 3 R in SQ3R stands for ________

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4. Reading is more productive when done at anytime and anywhere True or False

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5. The referencing style used in the example below is ________ Okpala, A.E. & Igbeka, J.U. (2005). Analysis of users searches of CD-ROM databases in Kenneth Dike Library. The Electronic Library, 23(3), 362-368

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6. The very first step to take in constructing a search strategy is to define your _________

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7. Why is a text book a secondary source of information?

A. Because it is an original material on which other sources of information are based

B. Because it gives a firsthand information and account of events

C. Because it describes, analyses, interprets, evaluates, comments or discusses evidences provided in original sources

D. Because it serves as a pointer/directory to other works

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8. One of the options is not true of Open Educational Resources (OER)

A. It has solved the problem of poverty for researchers in developing countries

B. Nobody paid for Open Educational Resources

C. OER can be used at any location once there is access to internet

D. It has made research easier

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9. Which of the options is incorrect of a card catalogue?

A. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

B. The card catalogue is easy to use

C. Updating of a card catalogue is easy and staff time is saved

D. It is compact and can be easily carried to anywhere within the library

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10. The main classes of Dewey Decimal Classification is divided into ________

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11. Literature review is important because __________

A. It can assist the researcher to identify sources of funding

B. It can help to ensure that the researcher has a perfect work

C. It is easier to copy what others have done

D. It can assist the researcher in choosing an appropriate research topic, formulate reliable hypotheses and in designing appropriate research methodology

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12.

_____________ formulated the laws of library science as follows:
Books are for use
Every reader his book
Every book its reader
Save the time of the reader
Save the time of the stay
Library is a growing organization

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13. Library catalogue can be best described as _________

A. Bibliographic details of new materials only

B. An alphabetical list of all the subjects treated in the library

C. Collation of all bibliographic details of all library resources

D. The research profile of all users

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14. What are green access journals?

A. They are journals that have a period of time when access to published content is temporarily restricted

B. They are subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

C. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

D. They are journals that provide worldwide, barrier free access to the full-text of articles online

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15. The legal frame work that covers original work of authorship is known as_____________

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16. In preparing for examination, it is advisable to first familiarize yourself with past questions before reading your course materials True or False

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17. A Boolean operator is a ___________

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18. Survey in SQ3R means _______

A. To read and ascertain if you have answered the questions correctly

B. To read and answer the questions raised .

C. To orally ask yourself questions about what you have read

D. To skim through a piece of writing to establish its purpose and get the main ideas

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19. Digital libraries offer greater user satisfaction because It permits users to have access to information anytime from anywhere True/False

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20. Which of the options best describes a national library?

A. A library that caters for the social, educational and recreational needs of the community

B. A library that acts as the legal depository and bibliographic centre of the nation

C. A library that promotes recreation and leisure learning

D. A library that serves the entire public

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21. The process of integrating all key details of the literature at the same time communicating your point of view in a clear and cohesive manner is known as ________

A. Literature identification

B. Writing the review

C. Synthesizing the literature

D. Analyzing the literature

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22. According to psychologist, ________ leads to internalization of learning

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23. Why are users advised to leave consulted books on the table?

A. Not to stress library users

B. To prevent mutilation

C. To avoid theft

D. To prevent mis-shelving of books

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24. The three main access points are subject, author and _________

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25. The LC main class for education is _________

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The referencing style used in the example below is____ Frederickson, N. and Cline, T. (2009). Special educational needs, inclusion and diversity. 2 ed.
New York: McGraw Hill, p. 156

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27. Which of the options best describes a research/special library?

A. It provides specialized information to an identified group of users with common interest

B. It provides information to appropriate sections of the larger community

C. It provides adequate information that will improve the knowledge and opinion of the masses

D. It cooperates with other libraries at appropriate level for improved and better information services

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28. A card catalogue can be best described as ________

A. A list of bibliographic records in alphabetical order

B. A file of cards in a catalogue cabinet that show users the library’s collections

C. A book record containing bibliographic details of all library resources

D. Photographed cards or screen images

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29. One of the options is incorrect of a book catalogue

A. The book catalogue is very easy to use

B. Once the first copy has been produced duplication becomes cheaper

C. It is compact and can be easily carried to anywhere within the library

D. Updating of a book catalogue is easy so records in a book catalogue are current.

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30. Vertical files kept by reference librarians are _________

A. Files that are kept horizontally in the library

B. Files that are kept vertically in the library

C. Files that contain record of user’s queries

D. Files that contain specific sources to meet local enquiries

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31. Dewey Decimal Classification uses _________ notation

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32. Which of the options below is a unique advantage of an online catalogue?

A. It can be used from far away location, so that the users can access a local, national and international cataloguing database

B. It is easily available

C. It is easy to use

D. Takes up very little storage space and can store many records

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33. In identifying alternative terminologies in a search strategy you need to Identify other synonyms of chosen keywords. True or False

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34. The referencing style used in the example below is __________ Akpan, J. and Andre, T. (2000). Using a Computer Simulation before Dissection to Help Students Learn Anatomy. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 19(3), pp.279-313

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35.

Not all plagiarisms are copyright infringements and not all copyright infringements are plagiarisms
True or False

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36. Online catalogues provide links to other catalogues True or False?

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37. The Universal Decimal Classification is based on __________ Classification

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38. The LC main class for social sciences is __________

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39. What are gold access journals?

A. They are journals that have a period of time when access to published content is temporarily restricted

B. They are journals that provide worldwide, barrier free access to the full-text of articles online

C. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

D. They are subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

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40. The 2 R in SQ3R stands for ___________

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41. Over-learning of your course materials can lead to a mental breakdown True or False____

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42. What are hybrid open access journals?

A. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

B. They are journals that provide worldwide, barrier free access to the full-text of articles online

C. They are journals that have a period of time when access to published content is temporarily restricted

D. They are subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

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43. AGORA is a database largely used by _________

A. Economics students

B. Mass communication students

C. Agricultural students

D. Physics students

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44. Below are some important questions you must bear in mind when reviewing literature except one

A. Are there any gaps in the knowledge of the subject?

B. What is known about the subject?

C. What would be the outcome of my research?

D. What is the current status of research in this area?

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45. A referral service can be best described as ___________

A. The act of directing users to an alternative source of information if such information is not available in their own library

B. Feeding users with adequate knowledge on the use of the library

C. The reservation of heavily used materials that stand the risk of being stolen or mutilated

D. The translation of information materials from English to indigenous language(s)

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46. At the point of __________ in your reading, you should check title, headings, and captions on pictures, introductory and concluding paragraphs

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47. What type of classification scheme is suitable for a school library?

A. Universal Decimal Classification(UDC)

B. Bliss Classification

C. Dewey Decimal Classification

D. Library of Congress Classification

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48. Which of the options best describes a directional question?

A. Quest for a background information or general information on a particular theme

B. Quest for the population of Nigeria

C. Quest for a literature review on a research topic.

D. Quest for a specific location in the library

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49. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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50.

What symbol should appear in the gap, in the word organi-ation if you are to capture the variable
character ‘s’ or ‘z’ in your search?

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