LIS Quiz #01

 

1. What does the acronym FAIR stand for in the context of data management?

A) Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable
B) Free, Accessible, Interchangeable, Reliable
C) Findable, Available, Interoperable, Reproducible
D) Free, Available, Interchangeable, Reusable

Answer: A) Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable


2. Which of the following is a linked data initiative aimed at improving bibliographic data sharing?

A) BIBFRAME
B) MARC21
C) Dublin Core
D) MODS

Answer: A) BIBFRAME


3. The Plan S initiative is associated with which aspect of scholarly publishing?

A) Subscription-based access
B) Open Access mandates
C) Print-only publications
D) Peer review processes

Answer: B) Open Access mandates


4. In the context of digital preservation, what does LOCKSS stand for?

A) Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe
B) Long-term Online Content Keeping System
C) Library Online Content Keeping Secure
D) Local Online Content Keeping System

Answer: A) Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe


5. The ORCID identifier is primarily used for:

A) Identifying research institutions
B) Identifying individual researchers
C) Cataloguing books in libraries
D) Classifying journal articles

Answer: B) Identifying individual researchers


6. Altmetrics are used to measure:

A) The traditional citation impact of scholarly articles
B) The alternative impact of research outputs, including social media mentions
C) The number of downloads of a research paper
D) The peer review status of a journal

Answer: B) The alternative impact of research outputs, including social media mentions


7. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is legislation enacted by:

A) The United States
B) The European Union
C) The United Nations
D) The World Intellectual Property Organisation

Answer: B) The European Union


8. Data curation in libraries refers to:

A) The selection and management of digital data over its lifecycle
B) The process of cataloguing physical books
C) The acquisition of new library materials
D) The archiving of historical manuscripts

Answer: A) The selection and management of digital data over its lifecycle


9. The Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license allows creators to:

A) Retain all rights while allowing free distribution
B) Waive all their copyright and place their work in the public domain
C) Require attribution for any use of their work
D) Restrict commercial use of their work

Answer: B) Waive all their copyright and place their work in the public domain


10. Predatory journals are characterised by:

A) Rigorous peer review processes
B) Charging high fees without providing legitimate editorial services
C) Being indexed in reputable databases
D) Having high impact factors

Answer: B) Charging high fees without providing legitimate editorial services