Librarian – Kerala Administrative Tribunal
PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 71/2022/OL
Category Code: 291/2021
Exam: Librarian
Date of Test 23-08-2022
Department Kerala Administrative Tribunal
Alphacode A
Question1:-In the knowledge Pyramid, which is arranged in correct order towards a higher level ?
A:-Data-Wisdom-Information-Knowledge
B:-Wisdom-Information-Knowledge-Data
C:-Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom
D:-Knowledge-Wisdom-Data-Information
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about Creative Commons Licenses ?
i. It offers legal and technical tools that facilitate sharing and discovering creative works.
ii. Owners often use it to indicate that they reserve all of the rights granted to them under the
law.
iii. It offers creators a spectrum of choices between retaining all rights reserved and some
rights reserved.
A:-Only (ii and iii)
B:-Only (i and iii)
C:-Only (i and ii)
D:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Which is not an example of the primary source of information ?
A:-Patent
B:-Thesis
C:-Standard
D:-Directory
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Current Awareness Service (CAS) is an example of
A:-Document Delivery Service
B:-Alerting Service
C:-Technical Service
D:-Inter-Library Loan Service
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-What is the full form of IFLA ?
A:-The International Federation of Library Associations
B:-The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
C:-The International Federation of Library Associations and Organisations
D:-The International Federation of Library Academics and Associations
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Green, Gold and Hybrid models are related to which area ?
A:-Open Access Journal Publishing
B:-Library Activities and Services
C:-Content Management System
D:-Integrated Library Management System
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-A combination of Collection number, classification number and Book number is called
A:-Accession number
B:-Notation number
C:-Call number
D:-Collation number
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-ISBN consists of how many digits ?
A:-8 digits
B:-9 digits
C:-12 digits
D:-13 digits
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Which are new measures that take into account various online reader behaviour, network interactions and social media in scientific communication and publishing ?
A:-Citation-based metrics
B:-Altmetrics
C:-H-Index
D:-Media mentions
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Which one among the following is not a National Depository Centre in India ?
A:-Connemara Public Library, Chennai
B:-The National Library of India, Kolkata
C:-Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur
D:-Delhi Public Library, Delhi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-Which is the Indian research in progress repository of INFLIBNET ?
A:-Sodhganga
B:-ShodhGangotri
C:-ShodhShuddhi
D:-e-ShodhSindhu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-Indian Library Science Abstract (ILSA) is published by which organisation/association ?
A:-ILA
B:-IATLIS
C:-RRRLF
D:-IASLIC
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-The MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data was launched by
A:-Library of Congress
B:-OCLC
C:-The British Library
D:-IFLA
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Who can file an RTI (Right to Information) ?
A:-Only Indian Citizens
B:-Only Foreign Nationals
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The subject matter of a book is decided on the basis of
A:-Title
B:-Author
C:-Contents
D:-Index
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-“WorldCat”, the largest online public access catalogue in the world, is the product of which organisation ?
A:-UNESCO
B:-Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
C:-The National Library of India
D:-The American Library Association
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Which agency has been designated as the National Centre for assigning ISSN to serial publications published in India ?
A:-Developing Library Network
B:-Information Library Network
C:-Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation
D:-The National Science Library
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-Which organization ceased functioning as an independent organization in 2010 and became a part of Emerald Group Publishing ?
A:-CILIP
B:-ASLIB
C:-SLA
D:-UDC
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-What is the frequency of ‘The Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA)’ published by the Indian Library Association ?
A:-Monthly
B:-Bi-monthly
C:-Quarterly
D:-Yearly
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-The renowned bibliographer who invented the library classification scheme also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1913 ?
A:-Henri La Fontaine
B:-Melvil Dewey
C:-Paul Otlet
D:-C. A. Cutter
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-What is the term of protection of copyright for literary works as per Indian Copyright Law ?
A:-Fifty years after the book is published
B:-Fifty years after the death of the author
C:-Sixty years after the book is published
D:-Sixty years after the death of the author
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-The Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) was first published in which language ?
A:-English
B:-German
C:-French
D:-Belgium
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-Which law of library science is emphasising for weeding out useless/unusable books in the library ?
A:-First
B:-Third
C:-Fourth
D:-Fifth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Phoenix schedules are part of which classification scheme ?
A:-Dewey Decimal Classification
B:-Universal Decimal Classification
C:-Library of Congress Classification
D:-Colon Classification
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard is related to
A:-Searching
B:-Cataloguing
C:-Classification
D:-Browsing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-A librarian who has been assigned to an academic department based on their experience and knowledge in that area is called as
A:-Reference Librarian
B:-Deputy Librarian
C:-Metadata Librarian
D:-Liaison Librarian
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-Choose the correct order of Five Fundamental Categories of Colon classification :
A:-Matter, Energy, Time, Personality, Space
B:-Energy, Space, Matter, Time, Personality
C:-Personality, Matter, Energy, Space and Time
D:-Space, Time, Energy, Personality, Matter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-There is a three-tier administrative system for the organisation and administration of the public libraries system as per the Kerala Public Libraries Act, 1989. It comprises
i. Kerala State Library Council
ii. District Library Council
iii. Taluk Library Union
iv. Village Library
A:-Only (i, ii and iv)
B:-Only (i, iii and iv)
C:-Only (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (ii, iii and iv)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-‘Biochemistry’ and ‘Astrophysics’ are examples of which mode of formation of the subject ?
A:-Fission
B:-Fusion
C:-Lamination
D:-Clustering
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Which of the following is known as ‘Trinity of Library’ ?
A:-Books, Readers and Staffs
B:-Books, Readers and Technology
C:-Readers, Staffs and Furniture
D:-Books, Staffs and Building
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-The three distinct approaches for giving reference service are : (a) Minimum approach, (b) Maximum approach and
A:-Conventional approaches
B:-Liberal approaches
C:-Conservative approaches
D:-Middling approaches
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Encyclopaedia of Library and Information Science 4�ℎ
Edition is published in
A:-2 volumes
B:-1 volume
C:-8 volumes
D:-7 volumes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Which classification system is used in Indian National Bibliography to organised entries ?
A:-Dewey Decimal Classification
B:-Colon Classification
C:-Universal Decimal Classification
D:-Library of Congress
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Wordbee and OpenLogos are
A:-Translation Pools
B:-Translation tools
C:-Translation software
D:-System software
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Lexis Nexis is a well known database for
A:-Legal Information
B:-Library and Information
C:-Literary Information
D:-Business Information
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Sci. Finder Scholar was first published in the year
A:-1897
B:-1907
C:-1995
D:-1807
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-International Nuclear Information System (INIS) is a product of
A:-IAEA
B:-BARC
C:-ISRO
D:-ICAR
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-SCOPUS and Web of Science are example of
A:-Statistical Database
B:-Bibliographic Database
C:-Citation Database
D:-Reference Database
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-Abstract created for specific types of users is termed as
A:-Author abstract
B:-Slanted abstract
C:-Highlighted abstract
D:-Critical abstract
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-INSPEC is the on-line Database on the subject
A:-Biochemistry
B:-Physics
C:-Analytical Chemistry
D:-Commerce and Export
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Robert S. Taylor’s theories (1968) describes the development of information needs as : Visceral need, conscious need and
A:-Compromised need
B:-Satisfied need
C:-Pursued need
D:-Recognized need
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Translation Today is a publication of
A:-National Translation Mission, New Delhi
B:-European Translation Centre, Deft
C:-NISCAIR, New Delhi
D:-Sahitya Academy, Delhi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-On-line version of McGraw-Hill Encyclopaedia of Science and Technology can be access through
A:-EbscoHost
B:-Elsevier
C:-Science Direct
D:-AccessScience
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-National Referral Centres for Science and Technology is a components of
A:-Library of Congress
B:-CILIP
C:-ALA
D:-RRRLF
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-DOCLINE : System is a E-Document Delivery service of
A:-National Library of Medicine, USA
B:-ICMR, India
C:-OCLC
D:-Library of Congress
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Abstracts (MAPA) is published by
A:-National Medical Library, India
B:-Indian Council of Agricultural Research
C:-National Library of Medicine, U.S.A.
D:-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Handling reference queries with fact-finding approach is called
A:-Ready reference
B:-Long range reference
C:-Referral service
D:-Reference service
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-The name of the currency of Russia can be found in
A:-Statesman’s year Book
B:-Discovery of India
C:-Karnataka Gazette
D:-India : A Reference Annual
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-‘Limca Book of Records’ is a publication of
A:-Britanica
B:-Times of India
C:-Pepsi India
D:-Cocacola India
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-‘Research in Progress Bulletins’ is an example of
A:-CAS
B:-SDI
C:-A & I
D:-DDS
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Shibboleth is a/an
A:-Institutional Repository
B:-Cloud Computing
C:-Access Management
D:-Library Management
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-Which of the following reflects the arrangement of documents in the library ?
A:-Dictionary catalogue
B:-Alphabetical catalogue
C:-Shelf list
D:-Author catalogue
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-For constructing a Green Library Building, the performance standard used is
A:-ISO 15489 : 2001
B:-LEED
C:-ISO 9836 : 2017
D:-ISO 11855 – 1 : 2021
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-‘Maker Movement’ concept was conceived by
A:-Dale Dougherty
B:-Henry Fayol
C:-Mark Twain
D:-Luther Gullick
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Who said “To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to command and to control” ?
A:-Henry Fayol
B:-Luther Gullick
C:-Koontz
D:-O’Donnell
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Which one of the following is not included in the procedural model of library housekeeping operations ?
A:-Record
B:-Initiate
C:-Authorize
D:-Prepare
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Herzberg’s theory deals with
A:-Directing
B:-Staffing
C:-Planning
D:-Motivation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-RFID system consist of
1. Antenna
2. Transceiver with decodes
3. Transponder
4. Satellite
Choose correct option :
A:-1, 2, 4 only
B:-1, 2, 3 only
C:-1, 2, 3, 4
D:-1, 3, 4 only
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The Green Library Building consists of
A:-Sustainable site selection and development
B:-Energy efficiency
C:-Innovation in design
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The term “Fumigation” is related to
A:-Conservation
B:-Preservation
C:-Maintenance
D:-Clearance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-FRBR stands for
A:-Functional Research and Book Records
B:-Functional Record of Bibliometrics Records
C:-Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records
D:-Functional Requirements for Better Records
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-In which year AACR 2 was replaced by Resource Description and Access (RDA) ?
A:-2014
B:-2013
C:-2012
D:-2011
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Which of the following is not a type of metadata ?
A:-Descriptive Metadata
B:-Structured Metadata
C:-Unstructured Metadata
D:-Administrative Metadata
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-MARCXML is the product of
A:-ALA
B:-Library of Congress
C:-IFLA
D:-UNESCO
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-4XX field of MARC21 bibliographic data is assigned for
A:-Title statement
B:-Edition, imprint field
C:-Series statement
D:-Physical description
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-‘Trove’ is online database aggregator of
A:-USA
B:-Canada
C:-Australia
D:-United Kingdom
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-The vocabulary control device used for POPSI has been designated as
A:-Thesaurus
B:-Classaurus
C:-Thesaurofacet
D:-Chain indexing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Group 2 entities of FRBR model consists of the following entities :
1. Work
2. Expression
3. Person
4. Corporate body
Choose correct option :
A:-1, 2, 3, 4
B:-1, 2, 3 only
C:-3, 4 only
D:-2, 3 only
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Part A, Section 12 of AACR 2 (R) deals with
A:-Serials Publication
B:-Title
C:-Note Section
D:-Heading
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Added entries in CCC consists of
1. CRE
2. CIE
3. CRIE
4. BIE
5. BRIE
Choose the correct option :
A:-1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B:-1, 2, 3, 4 only
C:-1, 2, 3 only
D:-1, 3, 4 only
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Berne Convention is associated with
A:-Protection of Property
B:-Protection of Capital
C:-Protection of Literary and Artistic works
D:-Protection of Animals
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-In which of the following city, Universal Copyright Convention was adopted
A:-Beijing
B:-Geneva
C:-Paris
D:-Moscow
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-In which of the following year, Stockholm conference was held
A:-1942
B:-1952
C:-1962
D:-1972
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Under the WIPO Copying treaty, duration for the protection of any kind of work must be at least
A:-50 years
B:-60 years
C:-70 years
D:-80 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Full form of GATT is
A:-General Agreement on Tour and Trade
B:-General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
C:-General Agreement on Treaty and Trade
D:-General Agreement on Template and Trade
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Trade-Related aspects are covered under which of the following IPR agreement ?
A:-Paris Conference
B:-Berne Convention
C:-Stockholm Conference
D:-TRIPS
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-In which of the following year, the Copyright Act was enacted by Indian Parliament ?
A:-1957
B:-1967
C:-1977
D:-1987
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Who has presided over the Patents Enquiry Committee 1948-1950 ?
A:-T.T. Krishnamachari
B:-Dr. Bakshi Tek Chand
C:-Dr. S. Venkateswara
D:-K. Rama Pai
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Who have invented and patented the Barcode ?
A:-Ranganathan and Gopinath
B:-Katz and Moores
C:-Norman Joe and Bernie Silver
D:-F. W. Lancaster and Ian Greg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Which among the followings is anti-plagiarism software ?
A:-Libsys
B:-KOHA
C:-Urukund
D:-Gen-Lib
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-Which was the first library in the USA that has used a computer-based ordering system ?
A:-Texas University Library
B:-Harvard University Library
C:-National Reactor Testing Library
D:-National Library of Medicine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Which among the following is NOT an essential step in planning and implementation of a Library Automation Project ?
A:-Selection of Library Software
B:-Staff Training
C:-Allocation of Funds
D:-Publish an article
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Conversion of older records into Machine Readable Format is known as
A:-Library Conversion
B:-Library Automation
C:-Prospective Conversion
D:-Retrospective Conversion
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Kardex is used for
A:-Recording Patents
B:-Recording Periodicals
C:-Recording Books
D:-Recording Theses
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-In which of the following software, the term ‘Inquiry’ is used instead of ‘OPAC’ for search module ?
A:-Virtua
B:-LibSys
C:-SOUL
D:-Alice for Windows
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Feedback mechanism is the most important component of
A:-SDI
B:-CAS
C:-Reprography
D:-Translation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-Which among the following is an Open Source Library Automation Software Package ?
A:-KOHA
B:-Alice for Windows
C:-EGranthalaya
D:-Virtua
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Web 2.0 term was coined by
A:-F. W. Lancaster
B:-Darcy Di Nucci
C:-Vinten G. Cerf
D:-Tim Berners-lee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Which among the following is most out-dated mode of connectivity ?
A:-Dial Up
B:-ISDN
C:-Leased Line
D:-Digital Subscriber Line
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Which among the following is the first Web browser software ?
A:-Mozila firefox
B:-Internet Explorer
C:-Mosaic
D:-Opera
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The World Wide Web popularly known as WWW was started as a project in
A:-Bell Laboratory
B:-Oak Ridge National Laboratory
C:-CERN Laboratory
D:-Argonne National Laboratory
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Name of Fred Kilgour is associated with
A:-OCLC
B:-JANET
C:-ERNET
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Which among the followings is a challenge faced by the Digital Library ?
A:-Lack of Software
B:-Shortage of Hardware
C:-Absence of Technology
D:-Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-DELNET was registered as a society in which of the following year ?
A:-1989
B:-1990
C:-1991
D:-1992
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Which among the followings is the first indigenous database to access journal holdings ?
A:-Scopus
B:-Web of Science
C:-NUCSSI
D:-Science Direct
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-DSpace comes under which following category ?
A:-Library Automation Software
B:-Database Management System
C:-Relational Database Management System
D:-Open Source Repository Software
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-The first Expert System were created in
A:-1960s
B:-1970s
C:-1980s
D:-1990s
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Machine Learning is seen as a part of
A:-Automation
B:-Artificial Intelligence
C:-Java Application
D:-Block Chain Technology
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-RFID is used to
A:-Build a digital library
B:-Automate a library
C:-Create an Institutional Repository
D:-Track book inventory
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-Virtual Reality goes hand in hand with the following
A:-Augmented Reality
B:-Expert System
C:-Block Chain
D:-Digital Library System
Correct Answer:- Option-A
