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1. How does information organization facilitate discovery?
A. By restricting access to confidential data
B. By ensuring users can easily locate needed information
C. By deleting irrelevant resources regularly
D. By hiding outdated content from search results
B. By ensuring users can easily locate needed information
At which stage of the information lifecycle is data typically reviewed for long-term storage or removal?
A. Acquisition
B. Use
C. Maintenance
D. Archiving or Deletion
D. Archiving or Deletion
What is the primary goal of information organization?
A. To delete outdated information regularly
B. To arrange information systematically for easy access and retrieval
C. To collect as much information as possible
D. To create digital backups of all resources
B. To arrange information systematically for easy access and retrieval
1. Which of the following correctly represents the typical phases of the information lifecycle?
A. Creation, Destruction, Maintenance, Backup
B. Acquisition, Use, Storage, Maintenance, Archiving or Deletion
C. Collection, Backup, Restoration, Disposal
D. Storage, Formatting, Usage, Encryption
B. Acquisition, Use, Storage, Maintenance, Archiving or Deletion
What is the main purpose of the information lifecycle?
A. To minimize the amount of data an organization collects
B. To monitor employee access to confidential data
C. To manage information effectively from creation to disposal
D. To speed up the process of deleting unnecessary information
C. To manage information effectively from creation to disposal
Which example best illustrates how information organization supports learning and research?
A. A social media feed that displays trending posts
B. An online shopping site showing product discounts
C. An academic database offering subject-specific filters
D. A music app recommending popular songs
C. An academic database offering subject-specific filters
What is one main reason for preserving knowledge through information organization?
A. To limit access to sensitive information
B. To ensure information remains accessible and intact over time
C. To replace outdated materials with new ones
D. To reduce storage costs in digital libraries
B. To ensure information remains accessible and intact over time
Which of the following is an example of preserving knowledge through information organization?
A. Updating a website’s layout
B. Printing more copies of popular novels
C. Digitizing rare manuscripts for future access
D. Archiving user browsing history
C. Digitizing rare manuscripts for future access
Why is the volume of information a major challenge in information organization?
A. It increases user engagement and simplifies access
B. It complicates management and retrieval as collections grow rapidly
C. It reduces the need for classification systems
D. It encourages the use of a single format for all data
B. It complicates management and retrieval as collections grow rapidly
How does the dynamic nature of knowledge pose a challenge to organizing information effectively?
A. It stabilizes vocabularies across disciplines
B. It reduces the relevance of digital tools in libraries
C. It requires continuous updates to classifications and terminologies to stay current
D. It allows classifications to remain static over time
C. It requires continuous updates to classifications and terminologies to stay current
Which challenge does the variety of information formats (text, images, videos, datasets) create in information organization?
A. Simplifies the creation of a single metadata standard
B. Requires different organizational methods and metadata for each format
C. Eliminates the need for classification systems
D. Makes physical storage the only viable option
B. Requires different organizational methods and metadata for each format
According to the concept of information entropy, what is necessary to keep information structured and accessible?
A. Passive storage in any format
B. Continuous and deliberate organization efforts
C. Ignoring outdated data
D. Reducing the amount of information collected
B. Continuous and deliberate organization efforts
Why is standardization important in organizing information?
A. It reduces internet traffic
B. It limits user access
C. It increases the complexity of data
D. It ensures consistency and improves retrieval accuracy
D. It ensures consistency and improves retrieval accuracy
Define invention
Refers to the creation of something entirely new that did not previously exist. It is the result of research and discovery, leading to the development of new tools, products, or processes.
What does the entropic character of information imply in information science?
A. Information naturally organizes itself over time
B. Information tends toward disorder unless actively managed
C. Information systems never require maintenance
D. Information automatically becomes more useful without intervention
B. Information tends toward disorder unless actively managed
Which of the following is a common issue in information organization?
A. Too much physical storage space
B. Lack of users interested in the information
C. Inconsistent metadata or labeling
D. Overuse of digital filters
C. Inconsistent metadata or labeling
What is metadata in the context of information organization?
A. A type of virus that corrupts files
B. Instructions for printing documents
C. Data that describes other data
D. The title of a digital book
C. Data that describes other data
According to Rubin’s perspective, why is deliberate effort necessary in managing information?
A. Because information naturally self-organizes over time
B. Because without human intervention, information tends toward disorder and becomes difficult to access
C. Because information systems automatically assign metadata
D. Because entropy only applies to physical objects, not information
B. Because without human intervention, information tends toward disorder and becomes difficult to acces
What is a key benefit of user-driven organization through tagging and folksonomies?
A. It reduces the need for professional catalogers entirely
B. It ensures strict adherence to traditional classification rules
C. It enhances user engagement and reflects diverse perspectives in organizing content
D. It limits search results to only system-approved labels
C. It enhances user engagement and reflects diverse perspectives in organizing content
Which of the following is an example of using ontology in information organization?
A. Grouping books by genre in a library
B. Organizing a company’s product catalog by brand
C. Creating a Semantic Web model that links authors, publications, and research topics
D. Arranging files by date modified on a computer
C. Creating a Semantic Web model that links authors, publications, and research topics
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a taxonomy from an ontology?
A. Taxonomy defines relationships, while ontology provides only labels
B. Taxonomy is linear, while ontology supports complex relationships between concepts
C. Ontology is used only in biology, while taxonomy is used in IT
D. Ontology categorizes information strictly in alphabetical order
B. Taxonomy is linear, while ontology supports complex relationships between concepts
Which technique helps ensure effective retrieval of digital information?
A. Random file naming
B. Alphabetical listing only
C. Use of controlled vocabularies and taxonomies
D. Manual browsing of untagged content
C. Use of controlled vocabularies and taxonomies
Which of the following challenges most directly impacts interoperability between information systems in digital libraries?
A. Lack of internet bandwidth
B. Differing metadata schemas and cataloging standards
C. Excessive duplication of user accounts
D. Outdated physical indexing tools
B. Differing metadata schemas and cataloging standards
What role do classification systems like the Dewey Decimal System play in libraries?
A. They increase book printing speed
B. They assign physical locations based on content topics
C. They translate books into different languages
D. They allow librarians to delete old content
B. They assign physical locations based on content topics
THREE (3) characteristics of Innovation
Practical Application of Technology
Enhancement of User and Staff Experience
Integration with Current Systems for Broader Impa