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  1. Which of the following reference sources would you consult to find the correct spelling and pronunciation of a word?

    Answer: Dictionary

    A dictionary provides definitions, correct spellings, pronunciations, and etymologies of words.

  2. When using a subject-specific database like PsycINFO, a library technical assistant should understand that it covers:

    Answer: Primarily psychology and behavioral sciences literature

    PsycINFO is a specialized database produced by the APA that indexes literature in psychology, behavioral sciences, and related fields.

  3. A patron requests a government document. Where would a library technical assistant FIRST look?

    Answer: The library's government documents collection or a resource like GPO (Government Publishing Office) FDsys/GovInfo

    Government documents are best found in a library's dedicated government documents collection or through the GPO's GovInfo (govinfo.gov) database.

  4. Which statement about Wikipedia is MOST accurate in a reference context?

    Answer: Wikipedia can be a useful starting point but should be verified with authoritative sources

    Wikipedia can help patrons get an overview of a topic and identify keywords, but its open-edit nature means information should be verified with authoritative sources.

  5. The 'call number' on a library item primarily serves to:

    Answer: Indicate the item's physical location on the shelves

    A call number is an alphanumeric code that indicates where an item is shelved in the library's stacks, based on its subject classification.

  6. Which of the following describes a 'peer-reviewed' article?

    Answer: An article evaluated by experts in the field before publication

    Peer-reviewed (also called refereed) articles have been evaluated by subject experts before publication to ensure accuracy, methodology, and scholarly merit.

  7. A patron wants to know about events happening this week in a specific city. The MOST efficient resource would be:

    Answer: A local newspaper website or community events calendar

    Local newspaper websites and community event calendars provide the most current, location-specific information about upcoming events.