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Question 1: How do you ensure catalog records for digital resources, such as e-books and online journals, are updated regularly to reflect changes in access or format?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By cataloging the digital resource once and assuming no further changes are needed

By focusing on physical resources and neglecting digital updates

By scheduling regular updates to metadata and checking for any changes in access, format, or availability

By leaving digital resources in their original catalog format without considering updates

Question 2: How do you address discrepancies in the data between a library's physical and digital collections in the ILS, ensuring accurate representation in the system?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing only on digital records and neglecting the physical catalog

By reconciling the data between the physical and digital catalogs, applying consistent metadata, and ensuring proper synchronization

By ignoring discrepancies and only updating one catalog at a time

By deleting outdated records and hoping the system updates automatically

Question 3: What is the difference between exact match search and fuzzy search in information retrieval systems?

Which action should you take?

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Exact match search requires exact keyword matches, while fuzzy search allows for similar terms.

Exact match search uses Boolean operators exclusively, whereas fuzzy search uses semantic matching.

Exact match search filters out irrelevant content, while fuzzy search improves document relevance.

Exact match search ranks documents based on keyword frequency, while fuzzy search focuses on document length.

Question 4: Which of the following is an example of archival accessioning?

Which action should you take?

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The process of categorizing materials based on their content type.

The formal process of adding materials to an archival collection.

The categorization of digital archives based on user demand.

The retrieval and restoration of archival materials from disuse.

Question 5: In which scenario would using a cloud-based Library Management System (LMS) provide the most advantages for an academic institution?

Which action should you take?

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When the library needs to ensure scalability, remote access, and easier updates without infrastructure investment.

When the library operates in a completely offline environment and does not require internet access for any tasks.

When there are severe data security requirements that prevent the use of cloud systems.

When there is a need to keep all data in a physical server on the premises for confidentiality.

Question 6: How do you handle discrepancies in academic citation formats across different academic fields, ensuring consistency in the search and retrieval of cited works?

Which action should you take?

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By ignoring the differences in citation formats to simplify the cataloging process

By applying a uniform citation style across all disciplines, regardless of differences

By focusing on the most commonly used citation format and neglecting others

By applying field-specific citation standards and enhancing metadata for accurate citation matching