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 Universal Decimal Classification is based on __________ Classification

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

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

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4. AGORA is a database largely used by _________

A. Agricultural students

B. Physics students

C. Mass communication students

D. Economics students

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

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6. Literature review is important because __________

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

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

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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7. Vertical files kept by reference librarians are _________

A. Files that contain record of user’s queries

B. Files that contain specific sources to meet local enquiries

C. Files that are kept vertically in the library

D. Files that are kept horizontally in the library

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

A. Bliss Classification Scheme

B. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

C. Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LC)

D. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

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

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

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

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

D. The book catalogue is very easy to use

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11. 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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12. The acronym OPAC stands for _________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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15. A referral service can be best described as ___________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. The card catalogue is easy to use

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

C. Maintaining a card catalogue is not expensive

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

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20. Survey in SQ3R means _______

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

B. To read and answer the questions raised .

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

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

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

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24. Patents can be best described as _______

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

A. It can be easily updated

B. It provides rapid search

C. Information can be retrieved in a variety of ways

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

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

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27. 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. Synthesizing the literature

B. Analyzing the literature

C. Writing the review

D. Literature identification

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28. Two examples of general library services are :

A. Lending Services and Translation

B. Referral Service and Literature Search

C. Lending Services and Current Awareness Services

D. Service Selective dissemination of information and Current Awareness Services

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

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30. 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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31. Why do you need a citation manager?

A. To assist me in formulating hypotheses

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

C. To assist me in Identifying relevant databases

D. To assist me in managing my time

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

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

A. It is easily available

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

C. It is easy to use

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

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34. The 3 R in SQ3R stands for ________

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

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

B. Quest for the population of Nigeria

C. Quest for a specific location in the library

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

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37.

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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38. The LC main class for social sciences is __________

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

A. Alphabets

B. Arabic Numerals

C. Alpha-numeric

D. Roman numerals

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

A. To check the shelves directly

B. To ask your colleagues

C. To ask the librarian

D. To check the library catalogue

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

A. To prevent mis-shelving of books

B. To prevent mutilation

C. Not to stress library users

D. To avoid theft

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

A. Bliss Classification

B. Library of Congress Classification

C. Dewey Decimal Classification

D. Universal Decimal Classification(UDC)

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43. What does LC cutter number represent?

A. Class Mark

B. Main classes of LC

C. Subject Mark

D. Author’s number

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

A. A library that serves the entire public

B. A library that promotes recreation and leisure learning

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

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

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45. Marriage certificate is an example of ____________

A. Primary source of information

B. Tertiary source of information

C. Electronic source of information

D. Secondary source of information

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

A. Many records can be viewed at the same time

B. It takes up very little storage space

C. Students find it easy to use

D. It is cheap to produce multiple copies

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47. 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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48. 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. Nobody paid for Open Educational Resources

C. It has made research easier

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

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49. Dewey Decimal Classification uses _________ notation

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50. 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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