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Ins 120: Organization Of Knowledge Question Paper

Ins 120: Organization Of Knowledge

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 120
COURSE TITLE: ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE
DATE: 25TH JUNE, 2013 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.15 P.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
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MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
SECOND SEMESTER 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 120
COURSE TITLE: ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer any THREE questions
• All questions carry equal marks [20 marks]

1.
a. Explain the following concepts:
i. Data
ii. Information
iii. Knowledge
iv. Wisdom
b. Examine the characteristics of information.
2. Discuss the purpose of library classification in organization of knowledge in libraries and information centers.
3. Explain the efforts that have been made in organizing internet resources illustrating your answer with any three examples.
4.
a. What do you understand by the term “metadata”?
b. Analyze the benefits of using metadata descriptions in organizing information and knowledge.
5. Explain the application of the following standards:
a. Marc
b. AACR2
c. Dubline Core
6. Explain the purpose of authority control in the organization of knowledge in libraries and information centers.

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