MLS Cataloging and Metadata 2

Question 1

Which MARC field is used to record the ISBN of a bibliographic item?

Accepted Answer

020

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The physical embodiment of an expression of a work

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Use the name by which the person is most commonly known

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To provide instructions on when and how to apply a term

Answer

Scope notes clarify the specific meaning and intended usage of a term within the vocabulary.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test