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 three main access points are subject, author and _________

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2. Marriage certificate is an example of ____________

A. Electronic source of information

B. Primary source of information

C. Tertiary source of information

D. Secondary source of information

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

A. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

B. Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC)

C. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

D. Bliss Classification Scheme

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4. A Boolean operator is a ___________

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

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

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

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

C. It has made research easier

D. Nobody paid for Open Educational Resources

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8. As a general rule, not all references cited in the body of the work should be included in the reference list, True or False

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

A. Not to stress library users

B. To avoid theft

C. To prevent mutilation

D. To prevent mis-shelving of books

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10. 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. Writing the review

B. Literature identification

C. Synthesizing the literature

D. Analyzing the literature

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11.

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

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

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14. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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

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

B. The card catalogue is easy to use

C. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

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

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16. You are likely to find ____________ (catalogue) in a digital library

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17. Survey in SQ3R means _______

A. To read and answer the questions raised .

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

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

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

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18. 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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19. Which of the options is incorrect of a microform catalogue?

A. It is cheap to produce multiple copies

B. Students find it easy to use

C. Many records can be viewed at the same time

D. It takes up very little storage space

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20. A card catalogue can be best described as ________

A. A list of bibliographic records in alphabetical order

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

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

D. Photographed cards or screen images

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21. Literature review is important because __________

A. It is easier to copy what others have done

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

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

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

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22. Human error is a major disadvantage of _____

A. OPAC

B. A card catalogue

C. A book catalogue

D. Microform catalogue

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

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24. AGORA is a database largely used by _________

A. Mass communication students

B. Economics students

C. Agricultural students

D. Physics students

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

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26. 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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27. Vertical files kept by reference librarians are _________

A. Files that are kept horizontally in the library

B. Files that contain record of user’s queries

C. Files that are kept vertically in the library

D. Files that contain specific sources to meet local enquiries

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28. What are green 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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29. Why do you need a citation manager?

A. To assist me in formulating hypotheses

B. To assist me in Identifying relevant databases

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

D. To assist me in managing my time

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

A. Provision of research information resources

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

C. Provision of information resources for recreation and self development

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

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31. Two examples of general library services are :

A. Lending Services and Translation

B. Service Selective dissemination of information and Current Awareness Services

C. Referral Service and Literature Search

D. Lending Services and Current Awareness Services

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32. 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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33. Patents can be best described as _______

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

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

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

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

C. A library that serves the entire public

D. A library that promotes recreation and leisure learning

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

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

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 the population of Nigeria

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37.

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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38. What are hybrid open access journals?

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

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 have a period of time when access to published content is temporarily restricted

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39. The LC main class for education is _________

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

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41. A reference service can be best described as ____________

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

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

C. The charging and discharging of library resources

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

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42. What does LC cutter number represent?

A. Subject Mark

B. Author’s number

C. Main classes of LC

D. Class Mark

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43. 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 subscription based journals in which some of the articles offer open access

D. They are journals that are multidisciplinary in nature

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

A. To check the shelves directly

B. To check the library catalogue

C. To ask your colleagues

D. To ask the librarian

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45. 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. Collation of all bibliographic details of all library resources

D. Bibliographic details of new materials only

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

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

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

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

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

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

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48. You have not plagiarized if you carefully acknowledge all your sources of information and have not copied verbatim except for well acknowledged short quotations. True or False____

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49. The 2 R in SQ3R stands for ___________

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

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