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Ins 204: Classification I Question Paper

Ins 204: Classification I

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 204
COURSE TITLE: CLASSIFICATION I
DATE: 6TH JUNE, 2014 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 11.15 A.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

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MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
FIRST SEMESTER 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 204
COURSE TITLE: CLASSIFICATION I TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer any THREE questions
• All questions carry equal marks [20 marks]

1. Discuss the role of library classification in meeting the subject approach towards information gathering.
2. Examine the qualities of a good notation.
3. Which of the general classification scheme would you pre3fer for organizing documents in an academic library? Justify your answer.
4. Explain the functions of each of the following component parts of Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme:
a. Main schedules
b. Relative index
c. Auxiliary tables
d. Manual
5. Explain why it may be necessary for a special library to use an in-house classification designed scheme.
6.
a. Determine the relationships between the following terms in a classification scheme, illustrating your answers with an appropriate diagram:
i. Genus and species
ii. Ordinate and coordinate
b. What are the challenges associated with the classification of each of these groups of classes?

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