Shelving Test
This tests a student's knowledge about re-shelving books. It includes questions about shelving fiction, non-fiction, biographies, reference and picture books.
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Which spine label description goes with a picture book?
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One alphabet letter on a red sticker
- B.
E F STE
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E 598.23 FAR
- D.
E BIO CUR
Correct Answer
A. One alpHabet letter on a red stickerExplanation
The correct answer is "One alphabet letter on a red sticker." This description is most likely to be associated with a picture book because it suggests a simple and easy way to categorize and identify the book. The use of one alphabet letter on a red sticker is a common method used in libraries to label picture books, making them easily distinguishable from other types of books.Rate this question:
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EREF320.11MATThis looks like the spine label for which item?
- A.
A fiction book
- B.
A biography
- C.
A picture book
- D.
A reference book
Correct Answer
D. A reference bookExplanation
The correct answer is A reference book. This can be inferred from the code "EREF" in the label which typically stands for "EREFerence" indicating that it belongs to a reference book category.Rate this question:
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E BIOTURThis looks like the spine label for what type of book?
- A.
A fiction book
- B.
A biography
- C.
A picture book
- D.
A reference book
Correct Answer
B. A biograpHyExplanation
The spine label "E BIOTUR" suggests that the book is a biography. The letter "E" typically stands for "easy" or "everyone," indicating that the book is suitable for all ages. "BIOTUR" could be an abbreviation for "biography" and the author's last name or a combination of the subject's name and the word "biography." Therefore, it can be inferred that the book is a biography.Rate this question:
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Hay out island queen farmWhich word comes first alphabetically?
- A.
Hay
- B.
Island
- C.
Farm
- D.
Queen
Correct Answer
C. FarmExplanation
The word "farm" comes first alphabetically because it starts with the letter "f", which is the earliest letter in the alphabet compared to the other options. "Hay" starts with the letter "h", "island" starts with the letter "i", and "queen" starts with the letter "q", all of which come after "f" in alphabetical order. Therefore, "farm" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Which one shows the words in the correct alphabetical order?
- A.
Plank, press, panic, punch, perch
- B.
Panic, plank, perch, press, punch
- C.
Panic, perch, plank, press, punch
- D.
Perch, panic, plank, press, punch
Correct Answer
C. Panic, perch, plank, press, punchExplanation
The correct answer is "panic, perch, plank, press, punch". This is because the words are arranged in alphabetical order, starting with the letter "p" and progressing through the letters in ascending order. Within each letter group, the words are arranged alphabetically as well.Rate this question:
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Which one shows these words in the correct alphabetical order?
- A.
Debt, deadly, defeat, decide, demand
- B.
Deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand
- C.
Decide, debt, deadly, defeat, demand
- D.
Decide, demand, deadly, defeat, debt
Correct Answer
B. Deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demandExplanation
The correct answer is "deadly, debt, decide, defeat, demand." This is the correct alphabetical order because "deadly" comes before "debt," "debt" comes before "decide," "decide" comes before "defeat," and "defeat" comes before "demand."Rate this question:
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Which dewey decimal number comes first?311.116311.07311.126311.0942
- A.
311.07
- B.
311.126
- C.
311.116
- D.
311.0942
Correct Answer
A. 311.07Explanation
The correct answer is 311.07. In the Dewey Decimal system, numbers are arranged in ascending order. Therefore, 311.07 comes before 311.116, 311.126, and 311.0942.Rate this question:
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Which dewey decimal number comes first?311311.011311.28311.018
- A.
311.011
- B.
311.28
- C.
311.018
- D.
311
Correct Answer
D. 311Explanation
The Dewey Decimal System is a classification system used in libraries to organize books. In this system, numbers are arranged in numerical order. Therefore, the number that comes first is the smallest number. In this case, 311 is the smallest number, so it comes first.Rate this question:
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When I am shelving books I should always look at the books on either side of the one I just put on the shelf to check and see if it looks right?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When shelving books, it is important to look at the books on either side of the one just put on the shelf to ensure that it looks right. This is necessary to maintain proper organization and alignment of the books on the shelf. By checking the neighboring books, one can ensure that they are properly arranged and that there are no discrepancies or inconsistencies in the placement. This practice helps in creating a neat and visually pleasing display of books on the shelf.Rate this question:
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If I see a book that badly needs repair I will:
- A.
Show it to the librarian
- B.
Put the book away
Correct Answer
A. Show it to the librarianExplanation
In this scenario, the best course of action would be to show the book that badly needs repair to the librarian. The librarian is responsible for managing the library's collection and ensuring that all books are in good condition. By showing the book to the librarian, they can assess the extent of the damage and take appropriate steps to repair or replace it. Putting the book away without informing the librarian may result in the book being overlooked and not receiving the necessary repairs.Rate this question:
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The first thing I should do when I have been given some books that need to be put away is...
- A.
Put them in alphabetical order
- B.
Sort them into piles by what section of the library they belong in
- C.
Ask the librarian if she has read them all
- D.
Check to see if any of them are Wimpy kid books
Correct Answer
B. Sort them into piles by what section of the library they belong inExplanation
The correct answer is to sort the books into piles by what section of the library they belong in. This is the most efficient way to organize the books and ensure that they are placed in the correct section of the library. Alphabetical order may not be necessary if the library follows a different system of categorization. Asking the librarian if she has read them all or checking for specific books is not relevant to the task of putting the books away.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What section does this book go in?E 599.82DIR
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Non-fiction
- C.
Picture books
- D.
Reference
Correct Answer
B. Non-fictionExplanation
The book is categorized as non-fiction because it is labeled with a Dewey Decimal Classification number, specifically E 599.82DIR. The Dewey Decimal Classification system is used to organize books by subject matter, and the "E" section typically refers to books about natural sciences and animals. The number 599.82 specifically refers to books about mammals. Therefore, this book would be placed in the non-fiction section of the library.Rate this question:
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