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Which term refers to the transformation brought about by advances in computer and telecommunications technology?
Which term refers to the transformation brought about by advances in computer and telecommunications technology?
- Digital age
- Information revolution (correct)
- Immortality
- Stone age
What is the main characteristic of an information literate person?
What is the main characteristic of an information literate person?
- Being able to recognize what information is needed
- Being able to locate and evaluate information effectively
- Being able to use information effectively
- All of the above (correct)
What were the earliest libraries primarily used for?
What were the earliest libraries primarily used for?
- Documenting government and commerce (correct)
- Carving wedge-shaped instruments
- Preserving clay tablets
- Guarding possessions
Where are older copies usually stored?
Where are older copies usually stored?
What are some other names for areas that house audiovisual materials?
What are some other names for areas that house audiovisual materials?
Which of the following is an example of archival materials?
Which of the following is an example of archival materials?
What is the purpose of the vertical file in a library?
What is the purpose of the vertical file in a library?
Where are state and local government documents often located?
Where are state and local government documents often located?
Which format is NOT included in the audiovisual materials?
Which format is NOT included in the audiovisual materials?
What is an example of an electronic source?
What is an example of an electronic source?
Which of the following formats is NOT mentioned as a type of information source in the text?
Which of the following formats is NOT mentioned as a type of information source in the text?
What is the term used to describe the physical quality or appearance of an information source?
What is the term used to describe the physical quality or appearance of an information source?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to access e-books?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to access e-books?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional printed books?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional printed books?
Which of the following is NOT a type of periodical?
Which of the following is NOT a type of periodical?
What is the advantage of e-journals?
What is the advantage of e-journals?
Where are newspapers usually preserved?
Where are newspapers usually preserved?
What do archives consist of?
What do archives consist of?
Approximately how many printed pages can one disk hold?
Approximately how many printed pages can one disk hold?
What types of materials can be found in CD-ROM databases?
What types of materials can be found in CD-ROM databases?
What is the minimum amount of information that a DVD can hold?
What is the minimum amount of information that a DVD can hold?
Where are the library's main collection of books usually located?
Where are the library's main collection of books usually located?
Which part of a book contains the full title, author's name, and edition?
Which part of a book contains the full title, author's name, and edition?
What is the purpose of a preface or foreword in a book?
What is the purpose of a preface or foreword in a book?
What is the function of an index in a book?
What is the function of an index in a book?
What is a serial publication?
What is a serial publication?
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