LTA Library Technology & Automation 3

Question 1

Which metadata standard is commonly used for describing digital objects and resources on the web?

Accepted Answer

Dublin Core

Answer

MARC 21

Answer

AACR2

Answer

ISBD

Question 2

What does SIP2 (Standard Interchange Protocol 2) enable in library automation?

Accepted Answer

Communication between an ILS and self-checkout machines

Answer

Sharing serials data between libraries

Answer

Synchronizing IP addresses across library networks

Answer

Scanning ISBN barcodes on new acquisitions

Question 3

In library technology, what is 'batch processing' most often used for?

Accepted Answer

Processing large numbers of records or transactions overnight

Answer

Helping patrons place holds one at a time

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Scanning individual items during a shift

Answer

Training new staff on ILS navigation

Question 4

What is the primary function of a proxy server in a library's electronic resource environment?

Accepted Answer

Allowing off-campus users to authenticate and access licensed databases

Answer

Printing patron receipts remotely

Answer

Blocking unauthorized ILS configuration changes

Answer

Archiving physical reference questions

Question 5

Which MARC field typically contains the main entry for a personal author?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

245

Answer

300

Answer

500

Question 6

What does 'interoperability' mean in the context of library systems?

Accepted Answer

The ability of different systems to exchange and use data seamlessly

Answer

The ability of staff to work multiple shifts

Answer

A measure of how fast the OPAC loads

Answer

The number of simultaneous user sessions allowed

Question 7

What is the role of a link resolver in library systems?

Accepted Answer

Connecting citation information to the full text of an article

Answer

Fixing broken URLs in the OPAC catalog records

Answer

Resetting patron login passwords automatically

Answer

Resolving call number conflicts on the shelf