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What do the letters and numbers following the Dewey number in a call number represent?
What do the letters and numbers following the Dewey number in a call number represent?
- Page numbers
- Chapter numbers
- Publication dates
- Cutter Numbers (correct)
Why do Cutter Numbers always begin with a letter?
Why do Cutter Numbers always begin with a letter?
- To show where the Dewey number ends (correct)
- To signify the book's language
- To represent the publication year
- To indicate the book's genre
What do Cutter Numbers signify if there is no author for a book?
What do Cutter Numbers signify if there is no author for a book?
- Publisher's details
- Title of the book (correct)
- Editor's name
- Translator's name
How are Cutter Numbers derived for identifying an author's name?
How are Cutter Numbers derived for identifying an author's name?
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In the examples provided, which author corresponds to the Cutter Number 'L283'?
In the examples provided, which author corresponds to the Cutter Number 'L283'?
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What is the main purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
What is the main purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
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How many main groups does the Dewey Decimal Classification system classify subjects into?
How many main groups does the Dewey Decimal Classification system classify subjects into?
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What does the number '942.06' represent within the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
What does the number '942.06' represent within the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
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In how many languages has the Dewey Decimal Classification system been translated into?
In how many languages has the Dewey Decimal Classification system been translated into?
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Who is credited with creating the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
Who is credited with creating the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
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