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. What are hybrid open access journals?

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

B. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

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2. A card catalogue can be best described as ________

A. A list of bibliographic records in alphabetical order

B. Photographed cards or screen images

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

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

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3. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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4. The best way to retrieve a particular book you need in a library is ___________

A. To check the library catalogue

B. To ask the librarian

C. To ask your colleagues

D. To check the shelves directly

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5. Two examples of general library services are :

A. Referral Service and Literature Search

B. Service Selective dissemination of information and Current Awareness Services

C. Lending Services and Translation

D. Lending Services and Current Awareness Services

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

A. It is easy to use

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

C. It is easily available

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

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7. The LC main class for social sciences is __________

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

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9. 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 would be the outcome of my research?

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

D. What is known about the subject?

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10. Literature review is important because __________

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

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

C. It is easier to copy what others have done

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

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11. In-text citations can be used when you directly quote someone else’s work and when you paraphrase someone else’s work. True or False

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

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

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14. Which of the options is incorrect of an OPAC?

A. Information can be retrieved in a variety of ways

B. It can be accessed in the remote villages where there is neither electricity nor pipe- born water

C. It provides rapid search

D. It can be easily updated

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15. Library catalogue can be best described as _________

A. The research profile of all users

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

C. Bibliographic details of new materials only

D. Collation of all bibliographic details of all library resources

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16. A referral service can be best described as ___________

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

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

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

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

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

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18. 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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19. Why do you need a citation manager?

A. To format citations for my papers and bibliographies using any referencing style

B. To assist me in managing my time

C. To assist me in formulating hypotheses

D. To assist me in Identifying relevant databases

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20. Which of the options is incorrect of a microform catalogue?

A. Students find it easy to use

B. It takes up very little storage space

C. Many records can be viewed at the same time

D. It is cheap to produce multiple copies

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21. A Boolean operator is a ___________

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

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

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

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

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

B. The book catalogue is very easy to use

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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26. Survey in SQ3R means _______

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

B. To read and answer the questions raised .

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

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

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27.

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

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28. What are green access journals?

A. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

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

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

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29. 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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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 specific sources to meet local enquiries

D. Files that contain record of user’s queries

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31. Marriage certificate is an example of ____________

A. Tertiary source of information

B. Electronic source of information

C. Primary source of information

D. Secondary source of information

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32. The 3 R in SQ3R stands for ________

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

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34. Which of the options is not a function of an academic library?

A. Provision of information resources for recreation and self development

B. Provision of research information resources

C. Issuance of International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

D. Provision of information resources for academic programmes of parent institution

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35. What does LC cutter number represent?

A. Class Mark

B. Author’s number

C. Main classes of LC

D. Subject Mark

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

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

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

C. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

D. The card catalogue is easy to use

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37. You must not rely on _________ for your self- motivation,

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38.

_____________ 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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39. Human error is a major disadvantage of _____

A. A card catalogue

B. A book catalogue

C. OPAC

D. Microform catalogue

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40. What classification scheme is most suitable for academic libraries?

A. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

B. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

C. Bliss Classification Scheme

D. Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC)

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

A. Quest for the population of Nigeria

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

C. Quest for a specific location in the library

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

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42. The LC main class for education is _________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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45. A reference service can be best described as ____________

A. Equipping users with adequate knowledge on the use of the library

B. The charging and discharging of library resources

C. Translation of users information needed from English to indigenous language(s)

D. The personal assistance given by a librarian to library users in search of information for whatever purpose

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46. What type of notation does the library of congress use?

A. Roman numerals

B. Alpha-numeric

C. Arabic Numerals

D. Alphabets

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

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48.

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

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

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

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

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

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50. The 2 R in SQ3R stands for ___________

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