Dewey Call Numbers Quiz!
Put the following call numbers in correct order. Write the call numbers in the correct order in the field below. Make them into a line of numbers, separated by a comma. Read the questions carefully and answer. All the best!
This is an EXAMPLE:
300 KUP
100 AVE
700 OVE
200 BUL
YOUR CORRECT ANSWER:
100 AVE, 200 BUL, 300 KUP, 700 OVE
Questions and Answers
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The Dewey Decimal System organizes library materials by subject using a numerical classification. The first three digits in a Dewey Call Number represent the _______.
Explanation
The Dewey Decimal System divides all knowledge into 10 main classes, each represented by a three-digit number. These main classes are: 000 – Computer science, information & general works; 100 – Philosophy & psychology; 200 – Religion; 300 – Social sciences; 400 – Language; 500 – Science; 600 – Technology; 700 – Arts & recreation; 800 – Literature; 900 – History & geography. The digits following the decimal point and any Cutter numbers provide further specificity within the main classRate this question:
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Put the following call numbers in correct order. Write the call numbers in correct order in the field below. Make them into a line of numbers, separated by comma.220 BIB150.01 PER220.2 AND150 ZUS
Explanation
The correct order for the call numbers is 150 ZUS, 150.01 PER, 220 BIB, 220.2 AND.Rate this question:
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Put the following call numbers in correct order. Write the call numbers in correct order in the field below. Make them into a line of numbers, separated by comma.100.01 PRO100.1 BLU 010.1 ABR004.15 KWA
Explanation
The call numbers are arranged in ascending order based on the numerical value before the decimal point. Within each numerical value, the call numbers are arranged in ascending order based on the alphabetical order of the letters after the decimal point. Therefore, the correct order is 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU.Rate this question:
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Put the following call numbers in correct order. Write the call numbers in correct order in the field below. Make them into a line of numbers, separated by comma.400.12 GAN412.1 ALB400.12 BAL040.2 MED
Explanation
The correct order of the call numbers is 040.2 MED, 400.12 BAL, 400.12 GAN, 412.1 ALB. This is because the call numbers are arranged in ascending order, starting with the smallest number before the comma. The call numbers are separated by commas, indicating that they should be listed in a line. The answer also includes the call numbers without commas, which is another way of representing the correct order. Additionally, the answer includes the call numbers from the previous question, 721 RUT, 822 OBR, 822.33 SHA, 920 BIO.Rate this question:
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Put the following call numbers in correct order. Write the call numbers in correct order in the field below. Make them into a line of numbers, separated by comma.500.1 MAN501.01 PRA323.03 EMR323.5 BAL
Explanation
The call numbers are arranged in ascending order based on the decimal numbers. The first number to consider is 323.03 EMR, followed by 323.5 BAL, then 500.1 MAN, and finally 501.01 PRA.Rate this question:
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