LTA Technology and Automation 2

Question 1

What does the acronym 'OPAC' stand for in library technology?

Accepted Answer

Online Public Access Catalog

Answer

OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalog, the searchable database patrons use to find library materials.

Question 2

Which standard protocol is most commonly used for sharing bibliographic records between library systems?

Accepted Answer

Z39.50

Answer

Z39.50 is the ANSI/NISO standard protocol used for querying and retrieving bibliographic information between library systems.

Question 3

What is the purpose of batch processing in an integrated library system (ILS)?

Accepted Answer

To process multiple library tasks simultaneously or in bulk

Answer

Batch processing allows the ILS to run multiple operations—such as overdue notices or inventory updates—in bulk rather than one at a time.

Question 4

A library technician is setting up self-checkout kiosks. Which technology is the kiosk MOST likely using to read item barcodes?

Accepted Answer

Laser barcode scanner

Answer

Self-checkout kiosks typically use laser barcode scanners to quickly and accurately read barcodes on library items.

Question 5

What is 'deduplication' in the context of library digital collections?

Accepted Answer

Removing duplicate records or files to maintain a clean database

Answer

Deduplication is the process of identifying and removing duplicate records or files to keep the catalog or digital repository accurate and efficient.

(LTA) Library Technical Assistant Practice Test