DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe general theory of subject indexing languages.
2. Explain the different areas in ISBD
3. Explain the functions of MARC format.
4. Enumerate the criteria for evaluating search strategy.
5. Write short note on the history of UDC.
6. Write a brief note on "KWIC".
7. Explain the concept of pre-coordinate indexing system.
8. Give an account on CCF.
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss about the vocabulary control for information
retrieval in detail with suitable examples.
10. Explain the different modes of formation of subjects with
suitable examples.
Sub. Code
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DE-2551
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11. Discuss the impact of computer applications on the
concept of main entry.
12. Briefly outline the steps involved in construction of
thesaurus.
13. Define information retrieval and explain the flow of
information transfer with a diagram.
14. Discuss the different physical forms of a catalogue with
their merits and demerits.
15. Write short notes on
ISO-2709.
Citation indexing
Colon classification.
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