MLS Cataloging and Metadata 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which MARC field is used to record the ISBN of a bibliographic item?
- 010
- 020 (Correct answer)
- 022
- 035
Correct answer: 020
MARC field 020 is designated for the International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
Question 2: In RDA cataloging, the term 'manifestation' refers to which of the following?
- The abstract intellectual content of a work
- A single physical copy of a book
- The physical embodiment of an expression of a work (Correct answer)
- The conceptual entity created by a person or group
Correct answer: The physical embodiment of an expression of a work
In the FRBR/RDA model, a manifestation is the physical embodiment of an expression, such as a particular edition.
Question 3: The Dublin Core element set includes how many core metadata elements?
- 10
- 12
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 18
Correct answer: 15
Dublin Core consists of 15 core elements designed for simple, cross-domain resource description.
Question 4: Which cataloging rule governs the choice of 'preferred name' for a person in RDA?
- Use the name as it appears on the title page of the first item cataloged
- Use the name by which the person is most commonly known (Correct answer)
- Always use the person's full legal name
- Use the name most recently used in publications
Correct answer: Use the name by which the person is most commonly known
RDA instructs catalogers to use the name by which a person is most commonly known as the preferred name.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a 'scope note' in a controlled vocabulary or thesaurus?
- To list all narrower terms beneath a preferred term
- To provide instructions on when and how to apply a term (Correct answer)
- To cross-reference equivalent terms in other languages
- To indicate the hierarchical level of a term
Correct answer: To provide instructions on when and how to apply a term
Scope notes clarify the specific meaning and intended usage of a term within the vocabulary.
Question 6: In the Dewey Decimal Classification system, which main class covers literature?
- 700
- 800 (Correct answer)
- 900
- 600
Correct answer: 800
DDC class 800 covers literature, including poetry, drama, and fiction in various languages.
Question 7: Which metadata standard is specifically designed for describing learning objects and educational resources?
- Dublin Core
- LOM (Learning Object Metadata) (Correct answer)
- MODS
- VRA Core
Correct answer: LOM (Learning Object Metadata)
IEEE LOM (Learning Object Metadata) is the standard designed specifically for educational and training resources.
MLS Cataloging and Metadata 2
Which MARC field is used to record the ISBN of a bibliographic item?