DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE in about 200 words each.
1. Write an account on colon classification system.
2. Describe the structure of 19th edition of DDC.
3. Discuss the significance of AACR=II.
4. Write briefly about chain indexing system.
5. Briefly discuss UBC.
6. Explain about fundamental categories.
7. Give a detail account on MARC.
8. Briefly explain BSO.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
9. Write discuss about KWIC and KWOC and enumerate
different versions of KWIC.
10. Write an essay on CCF.
11. Enumerate the various steps involved in preparation of
POPSI entries.
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12. Define knowledge. State the various modes of formation
of subjects.
13. Critically evaluate the need, types and the role of
catalogues.
14. Explain the various methods adopted evaluate
information retrieval system.
15. What are the factors that effect the search strategy
employed in information retrieval process.