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Dram 105: Preservation Of Information And Disaster Management Question Paper

Dram 105: Preservation Of Information And Disaster Management

Course: Bachelor Of Science In Library And Information Science

Institution: Catholic University Of Eastern Africa question papers

Exam Year:2015

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
A. M. E. C. E. A
MAIN EXAMINATION
MAY-JULY 2015 TRIMESTER
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
DRAM 105: PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Duration 2 hrs
Instructions: Answer Questions ONE and any other TWO questions.
Q1.
a) Distinguish between preservation, conservation and restoration of informational resources. (8 marks)
b) List four important reasons for conserving and preserving information resources. (8 marks)
c) Identify four classes on links and give appropriate examples of each. (8 marks)
d) Identify four challenges faced by librarians in the preservation of electronic media. (8 marks)
Q2.
a) Identify four types of viruses that attack computer files. (6 marks)
b) Make short notes on biological factors of determination in libraries. (14 marks)
Q3.
a) Describe the following restoration methods indicating under what circumstances they can be used.
i. Lamination
ii. Encapsulation
iii. Binding
iv. Reintegration (10 marks)
b) Identify five environmental factors that contribute to the deterioration of information resources and how they affect them. (10 marks)
Q4. Describe three types of paper and give five qualities to consider in determining the strength of papers for archival purposes. (20 marks)
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