MLS Cataloging and Metadata 5

Question 1

What does the acronym FRBR stand for in library cataloging?

Accepted Answer

Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records

Answer

FRBR stands for Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records, a conceptual model developed by IFLA that defines entities, attributes, and relationships in bibliographic data.

Question 2

In RDA cataloging, 'transcription' means:

Accepted Answer

Recording data exactly as found on the source

Answer

Transcription in RDA means recording data as it appears on the source, such as transcribing the title as it appears on the title page.

Question 3

Which encoding standard is used as the basis for communicating bibliographic data between library systems internationally?

Accepted Answer

MARC 21

Answer

MARC 21 is the internationally adopted encoding standard for bibliographic, authority, holdings, and community information exchanged between library systems.

Question 4

What is the role of the 'OAI-PMH' protocol in metadata management?

Accepted Answer

Enabling repositories to expose metadata for harvesting by aggregators

Answer

OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) allows repositories to expose structured metadata so that service providers can harvest and aggregate it.

Question 5

In Library of Congress Classification, the letter 'Z' is assigned to which subject area?

Accepted Answer

Bibliography, library science, and information resources

Answer

Class Z in the Library of Congress Classification covers bibliography, library science, and general information resources.

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS - Master of Library and Information Science Practice Test

MLS Cataloging and Metadata 5