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What is the primary function of a thesaurus in an information retrieval system?
A) To provide definitions of terms.
B) To translate terms into different languages.
C) To control the vocabulary used for indexing and searching.
D) To list as many synonyms as possible for creative writing.
C) To control the vocabulary used for indexing and searching.
In thesaurus terminology, what does BT stand for?
A) Big Term
B) Broader Term
C) Base Term
D) Below Term
B) Broader Term
If Felines is a term in a thesaurus, which of the following would be a Narrower Term (NT)?
A) Mammals
B) Animals
C) Lions
D) Pets
C) Lions
In the entry Automobiles UF Cars, what is Cars?
A) A preferred term
B) A non-preferred term
C) A related term
D) A broader term
B) A non-preferred term
The relationship between Teaching and Curriculum would most likely be:
A) BT (Broader Term)
B) NT (Narrower Term)
C) RT (Related Term)
D) UF (Used For)
C) RT (Related Term)
The first step in thesaurus construction is typically:
A) Defining relationships
B) Collecting terminology
C) Defining the scope of the subject area
D) Selecting preferred terms
C) Defining the scope of the subject area
The USE tag points from a _______ to a _______.
A) preferred term; non-preferred term
B) broader term; narrower term
C) non-preferred term; preferred term
D) related term; preferred term
C) non-preferred term; preferred term
What is the main purpose of the associative relationship (RT)?
A) To show a strict hierarchy.
B) To guide users to more specific terms.
C) To point out synonyms.
D) To suggest other potentially relevant concepts.
D) To suggest other potentially relevant concepts.
Which relationship helps a user broaden their search?
A) NT (Narrower Term)
B) BT (Broader Term)
C) RT (Related Term)
D) USE
B) BT (Broader Term)
"Literary warrant" in thesaurus construction refers to:
A) Getting permission to use copyrighted texts.
B) Gathering terms from the existing literature of a subject field.
C) Writing a literary review of the subject.
D) The legal authority of the thesaurus.
B) Gathering terms from the existing literature of a subject field.