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LIS MCQs about Library Information System and Programs
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201. ‘Read’, ‘Print’, ‘Display’, ‘Input’ or ‘Output’ are typical instruments pertaining to:
A. Arithmetic
B. Conditional Processing
C. Sequence Changes
D. Input/Output
202. Problem definition is the first step in the system:
A. Study
B. Analysis
C. Design
D. Approach
203. Special Charts and forms and hierarchical charts are some of the tools used in the system:
A. Design
B. Analysis
C. Study
D. Problem Definition·
204. A program of instructions written in any assembly language is called:
A. Basic Programme
B. Source Programme
C. Original Programme
D. High-level Programme
205. Mechanized selection of index terms from natural language text is generally known as:
A. Manual indexing
B. Automatic indexing
C. Machine indexing
D. Computer indexing
206. A computer program developed to perform tasks specific to the individual user is known as:
A. System Software
B. Application Software
C. Network Software
D. Data Base Software
207. The King report (USA-1963) deals with the automation of:
A. New York Public Library
B. Chicago Public Library
C. Library Congress
D. National Library of Medicine
208. A system that has been designed, programmed, tested by an organization, and then offered for sale is known as
A. Turn key
B. Adopted
C. Shared
D. Modified
209. MAITREYI software was developed by:
A. NIC
B. DESIDOC
C. INFLIBNET
D. CMC
210. The properties or attributes of an entity are called:
A. Fields
B. Records
C. Files
D. Entries
211. The government which has brought the report titled ‘Keystone for the Information Age is:
A. USA
B. Russia
C. UK
D. Canada
212. The set of possible values that a given attribute can have is called:
A. Attribute
B. Domain
C. Keys
D. Events
213. The users for whom a database is designed, created, and maintained are known as:
A. End Users
B. Middle Users
C. Last Users
D. Customers
214. The data portion of the database along with the associated index is known as:
A. Dictionary
B. File
C. Model
D. Compiler
215. The author of “Principles of Data Base Systems” is:
A. C.J. Datta
B. B. P. Desai
C. J.D. Ulmax
D. J.M. Martin
216. The most popular vendor of online service has been:
A. ESA-IRS
B. BLAISE
C. DIALOG
D. CAS-online
217. The various points from which the user may choose an appropriate one are known as:
A. List
B. Menu
C. Item
D. Schedule
218. The node where the user sits before the system and operates is known as:
A. Processor Node
B. Switching Node
C. Host Node
D. Terminal Node
219. NICNET is an example of
A. LAN
B. MAN
C. WAN
D. Super LAN
220. ISDN is an important development in the field of:
A. Computer Networks
B. Telecommunications
C. Air Communications
D. Rail Communications
221. Word Processing is an electronic equivalent of:
A. Printing
B. Typing
C. Writing
D. Copying
222. World Wide Web is a facility on:
A. NICNET
B. INDONET
C. INTERNET
D. DELNET
223. The number of basic hardware parts in the Word Processor is:
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
224. “Lipi” is a dedicated word processor developed by:
A. Tata Consultancy
B. CMC
C. CIIL
D. Microsoft
225. Word Processing is a marriage between the typewriter and:
A. Electronics
B. Telecommunications
C. Mass Communications
D. Satellite Communication
226. Computers, Scanners, and Laser Printers form the most important components of:
A. Word Processor
B. D.T.P
C. Printing
D. Publishing
227. Resolution of a printer refers to the clarity of
A. Paper
B. Print
C. Color
D. Image
228. Ventura and Page’s maker are two popular software for:
A. W.P
B. D.T.P
C. Office Management
D. File Organization
229. Helvetica and Times are typical names of:
A. Printers
B. Type Machines
C. Fonts
D. Computers
230. “Hyper Card” was developed by:
A. V. Bush
B. Engelbart
C. Ted Nelson
D. B. Atkinson
231. The machine which can browse and make notes was described by V. Bush in 1945 as:
A. Lemax
B. Hemex
C. Temex
D. Hymex
232. Intero is a hypermedia system developed by:
A. Intelligent System Lab
B. Brown University
C. Carnegie Mellon University
D. University of Chicago
233. A graphic or image that visually represents an object is known as:
A. Icon
B. Idol
C. Statute
D. Figure
234. The author of “Multimedia Madness” is:
A. A.C Luther
B. R. Wodaski
C. M. Goodwin
D. H. Frater
235. The transfer of message from one person to another using computer is known as:
A. Courier
B. Telex
C. E-mail
D. Fax
236. A symbolically representing digits and alphabets through a series of bars is known as:
A. Zip Code
B. Pin Code
C. Bar Code
D. Bank Code
237. The Village Information Project in Pondicherry was launched by:
A. RRRLF
B. Infosys Foundation
C. M.S. Swaminathan Foundation
D. WIPRO Foundation
238. A collection or repository of electronic resources and technology needed to provide access to it is known as:
A. Electronic library
B. Digital library
C. Computerized library
D. Automated Library
239. Blaise Pascal is the inventor of:
A. Calculator
B. Computer
C. Arithmo meter
D. Difference Engine
240. Microcomputers were introduced during the years:
A. 1942-1949
B. 1959-1965
C. 1965-1970
D. 1970
241. The process of mechanized selection of index headings from natural language text is known as:
A. Machine indexing
B. Computer indexing
C. Automatic indexing
D. Manual indexing
242. Z39.50 is an International Standard Protocol for information retrieval m the networked:
A. Library system
B. Computer system
C. Dissemination system
D. Storage system
243. ISO 10160/10161 is standard for interlibrary:
A. Loan
B. Cooperation
C. Exchange
D. Borrowing
244. The computer program developed to perform tasks specific to an individuals user is known as:
A. System software
B. Automatic software
C. Applications software
D. Development Software
245. A system that has been designed, programmed, and test by an organization is a:
A. Adopted system
B. Turn key system
C. Shared system
D. Local system
246. INDEST Consortium was launched by:
A. DST
B. CSIR
C. ICHR
D. Ministry of HRD
247. Math Sci Net is being operated by:
A. American Mathematical Society
B. British Mathematical Society
C. Russian Mathematical Society
D. Canadian Mathematical Society
248. LINUX is a popular version of:
A. VAX
B. IDRIS
C. UNIX
D. Solaris
249. JAVA is a programming language developed by:
A. Microsoft
B. AT&T
C. SUN Microsystems
D. Intel
250. The person credited with coining the term ‘Electronic Book’ is:
A. Allen Kent
B. A. Vondom
C. Allan Key
D. Micheal Hart
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