a) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
b) American Chemical Society (ACS) (correct)
c) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
d) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Explanation: CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
2. What is the primary objective of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)?
a) To regulate the use of chemicals
b) To conduct research on new chemicals
c) To find, collect, and organize all publicly disclosed substance information(correct)
d) To provide safety training for chemical workers
Explanation: CAS aims to collect and organize information on publicly disclosed chemicals.
3. What type of information does CAS collect ?
a) Only information from scientific journals
b) Information from a variety of sources including books, journals, patents, and conferences(correct)
c) Only safety data on chemicals
d) Information solely on newly discovered chemicals
Explanation: CAS covers information from various sources like books, journals, patents, and conferences.
4. What is the primary focus of CiteSeerX's scientific literature collection?
a) Medicine and healthcare
b) Computer and information science
c) Law and social sciences
d) All scientific disciplines equally
Explanation: CiteSeerX focuses on computer and information science literature.
5. What is one of the main goals of CiteSeerX?
a) To restrict access to scientific literature
b) To charge users for access to scientific literature
c) To improve the dissemination (spread) of scientific literature
d) To limit the availability of older scientific literature
Explanation: CiteSeerX aims to improve the dissemination of scientific literature, making it more accessible.
6. What type of literature does Ei Compendex focus on?
a) Medical research
b) Engineering scientific literature
c) Legal documents and case studies
d) All academic disciplines
Explanation: Ei Compendex as an engineering bibliographic database, indicating its focus on engineering-related
scientific literature.
7. What was the original name of Ei Compendex before it became computerized?
a) Engineering Database
b) Scientific Index
c) Engineering Index (Ei)
d) Elsevier Engineering Library
Explanation: Ei Compendex was originally called the Engineering Index (Ei).
8. Which company currently publishes Ei Compendex?
a) American Chemical Society (ACS)
b) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
c) Elsevier
d) Engineering Information (defunct)
Explanation: Elsevier acquired the parent company of Ei Compendex and is the current publisher.
9. How many records did Ei Compendex contain as of December 2020?
a) Less than 1 million
b) Between 5 and 10 million
c) Over 20 million
d) Over 50 million
Explanation: Ei Compendex has over 20 million records.
10. What is the frequency of updates to the Ei Compendex database?
a) Monthly
b) Quarterly
c) Weekly
d) Bi-annually
Explanation: Ei Compendex is updated every week.
11. Which of the following engineering disciplines is NOT included in the coverage of Ei Compendex?
a) Civil Engineering
b) Electrical Engineering
c) Marine Engineering
d) Chemical Engineering
Explanation: Various engineering fields covered by Ei Compendex, but marine engineering is not mentioned.
Coverage of engineering subjects include nuclear technology, bioengineering, transportation, chemical and process
engineering, light and optical technology, agricultural engineering and food technology, computers and data
processing, applied physics, electronics and communications, control, civil, mechanical, materials, petroleum,
aerospace and automotive engineering as well as multiple subtopics within all these and other major engineering
fields.
12. What is the primary focus of the ERIC database?
a) Medical research
b) Legal documents
c) Educational-related literature
d) General academic publications
Explanation: ERIC is the world's most widely used index for educational-related literature.
13. When was ERIC established?
a) Before 1900
b) 1966
c) 1980s
d) 2000s
Explanation: The year 1966 as the founding year of ERIC.
14. In terms of size, how does ERIC compare to other education databases?
a) It is smaller than most other education databases.
b) Its size is comparable to other major education databases.
c) It is the largest education database in the world.
d) No option
Explanation: ERIC is the largest education database in the world.
15. What was the primary motivation behind the creation of Google Scholar?
a) To compete with existing academic databases
b) To generate revenue through advertising
c) To make scientific knowledge more easily accessible
d) To create a platform for scholarly social networking
Explanation: Google Scholar's goal was to improve access to scientific knowledge, making it "10% more efficient" for
researchers.
16. What is the meaning behind the Google Scholar slogan "Stand on the shoulders of giants"?
a) It emphasizes the collaborative nature of research.
b) It highlights the importance of historical context in research.
c) Both A and B are true.
d) It refers to the financial support provided by large institutions.
Explanation: The slogan references the idea of building upon the work of past scholars, encompassing both
collaboration and historical context.
17. What was a significant development for Google Scholar in 2006?
a) Integration with social media platforms
b) Launching a program to digitize and host journal articles
c) Implementing a pay-to-view system for certain articles
d) Introducing a feature to rate and review scholarly works
Explanation: 2006 as the year Google Scholar began a program to directly host digitized journals.
18. Which of the following features was introduced to Google Scholar in 2005?
a) A social networking platform for researchers
b) A citation importing tool for bibliography managers
c) A pay-to-view system for specific articles
d) A feature to rate and review scholarly works
Explanation:The implementation of a citation importing feature in 2005, compatible with various bibliography
management software.
19. How did the 2011 removal of Google Scholar from search page toolbars likely affect its accessibility?
a) It increased user engagement with Google Scholar.
b) It had no significant impact on accessibility.
c) It made Google Scholar less discoverable for new users.
d) It improved search speed for other Google searches.
Explanation: Removing Scholar from toolbars made it harder for users unaware of its existence to find it.
20. What is the main difference between Google Scholar's program for digitized journals and Google Books?
a) Google Scholar focuses on fiction, while Google Books covers scholarly works.
b) Google Books charges users for access, while Google Scholar is free.
c) Google Scholar focuses on including metadata for specific articles, which is absent in Google Books scans.
d) Google Scholar only digitizes recent publications, while Google Books includes older materials.
Explanation: Google Scholar's program prioritizes including metadata for specific articles within digitized journals,
unlike Google Books scans.
21. What can we infer about the competitive landscape for academic search engines based?
a) Google Scholar has always been the dominant player.
b) Several competitor platforms have emerged and some have disappeared.
c) There is no competition in the academic search engine market.
d) No information
Explanation: The existence of competing academic search engines like CiteSeer and Microsoft Academic, indicating
Google Scholar is not the only player.
22. What new feature was introduced for scholars in 2012?
a) Integration with social media platforms for research collaboration
b) The ability to create personal "Scholar Citations profiles"
c) A marketplace for buying and selling academic publications
d) A real-time chat feature for researchers to connect
Explanation: 2012 as the year Google Scholar introduced Scholar Citations profiles for individual scholars.
23. What can a logged-in Google Scholar user do with the "library" feature introduced in 2013?
a) Annotate and share saved articles with other users
b) Save search results for personal collection and organize them
c) Purchase access to paywalled articles directly within the library
d) Recommend saved articles to colleagues based on their research interests
Explanation: The "library" feature allows users to save and organize search results with tags.
24. What functionality does the "metrics" feature in Google Scholar provide?
a) User ratings and reviews of scholarly articles
b) Identification of top journals and impactful articles within a field
c) Tracking the number of times a scholar's work has been cited
d) A comparison tool to evaluate the quality of different academic journals
Explanation: "Metrics" feature as a tool to reveal top journals in a field and access impactful articles within those
journals.
25. How has the "metrics" feature of Google Scholar evolved over time?
a) It initially focused on individual scholar citations but now includes journals.
b) It transitioned from a paid service to a free feature for all users.
c) No information
d) It was initially limited to specific scientific fields but now covers all disciplines.
Explanation: "Metrics" feature now offers functionalities beyond top journals, suggesting its evolution over time, but
it doesn't specify the exact details of this development.
26. Which organization produces and maintains the Inspec database?
a) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
b) American Chemical Society (ACS)
c) Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
d) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Explanation: Inspec is produced by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
27. When was the Inspec database first established?
a) Before 1900
b) 1940s or 1950s
c) 1872
d) 1990s or later
Explanation: 1872 as the year Inspec was established.
28. How can you access the Inspec database? (Choose TWO best answers)
a) Free public access through a web interface
b) Subscription through various providers like EBSCO or Elsevier
c) Direct purchase of individual records from the producer
d) Access through institutional subscriptions to platforms like Web of Science
Explanation: EBSCO and Web of Science offering access to Inspec, indicating subscription is a common method.
29. What scientific disciplines are covered within the Inspec database? (Choose TWO best answers)
a) Medicine and healthcare
b) Physics
c) Law and social sciences
d) Computer science
e) All scientific disciplines equally
Explanation: engineering and technology-related disciplines covered by Inspec, including physics and computer
science. Medicine and law are not mentioned.
30. What type of information sources are included in Inspec? (Choose TWO best answers)
a) News articles and blog posts
b) Journal articles
c) Conference proceedings
d) E-books and monographs
e) Patents
Explanation:Inspec covers various sources like journal articles, conference proceedings, and patents. E-books and
news articles are not mentioned.
31. What is the earliest record coverage available in the Inspec database?
a) From the database's inception (1872)
b) Limited data from the early 20th century
c) 1969
d) The passage doesn't provide information on the earliest coverage.
Explanation: Inspec's record coverage starts from 1969.
32. How frequently is the Inspec database updated?
a) Daily
b) Monthly
c) Weekly
d) Bi-annually
Explanation: the Inspec database is updated weekly.
33. Inspec covers a wide range of scientific disciplines. Which of the following is NOT a printed counterpart focusing
on a specific discipline covered by Inspec?
a) Physics Abstracts
b) Business Automation Abstracts
c) Electrical and Electronics Abstracts
d) Computer and Control Abstracts
Explanation: Business Automation Abstracts as focusing on management, economics, and social sciences, which falls
outside Inspec's core engineering and technology domain.
34. How many printed counterparts focusing on specific scientific disciplines does Inspec have?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) 13
Inspec has several print counterparts:
Computer and Control Abstracts (ISSN 0036-8113)
Electrical and Electronics Abstracts (ISSN 0036-8105)
Physics Abstracts (ISSN 0036-8091)
Science Abstracts
Electrical engineering Abstracts* Electronics Abstracts
Control theory Abstracts
Information technology Abstracts
Physics Indexes
Electrical engineering Indexes
Electronics Indexes
Control theory Indexes
Information technology Indexes
Business automation Abstracts (Journals featuring management, economics and Social Sciences;
organizations; management information systems related research)
35. "Indexes" related to Inspec. What is the likely purpose of these indexes compared to the "Abstracts"?
a) Indexes provide full-text versions of articles, while abstracts offer summaries.
b) Indexes categorize and list information by subject, while abstracts summarize specific content.
c) There's no functional difference between "Indexes" and "Abstracts" in the context of Inspec.
d) The passage doesn't provide enough information to determine the purpose difference.
Explanation: Indexes typically function as a subject-based listing or categorization tool for information retrieval,
whereas abstracts provide summaries of specific content.
36. Inspec offers a comprehensive information resource in various formats. Besides printed counterparts, what
other format does the passage mention for accessing Inspec information?
a) Online forums and discussion boards
b) Electronic databases offered by subscription services
c) Educational textbooks and course materials
d) The passage doesn't mention alternative formats besides print.
37. What was the first publication by the IET (formerly STE)?
a) IEE News
b) Student's Quarterly Journal
c) Wiring Regulations
d) Proceedings
Explanation: the Wiring Regulations were the first IET publication in 1882.
38. How did the IET cater to students in its publications?
a) Through dedicated chapters within regular publications
b) By offering a separate publication titled "Student's Quarterly Journal"
c) By providing discounts on subscriptions for student members
d) No info
Explanation: The existence of the Student's Quarterly Journal specifically aimed at students.
39. What type of publications did the IET produce besides its core technical journals?
a) Mainly textbooks and educational materials
b) Newsletters, conference reports, and careers booklets
c) Fictional and non-fictional novels for the general public
d) No info
40. Which of the following publications was NOT directly produced by the IET?
a) Wiring Regulations
b) Proceedings
c) Student's Quarterly Journal
d) Science Abstracts
Explanation: Science Abstracts was a collaborative effort with other organizations, not solely an IET publication.
41. What is the primary target audience for the Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA)?
a) Researchers in various scientific fields
b) Library professionals and information specialists
c) Students pursuing general education degrees
d) The general public interested in library science
Explanation: LISA is designed for library professionals and information specialists.
42. When did LISA coverage of library and information science literature begin?
a) Before 1900
b) 1940s or 1950s
c) 1969
d) The passage doesn't provide the starting year.
Explanation: 1969 as the starting year for LISA's literature coverage.
43. How many periodicals does LISA currently abstract ?
a) Less than 100
b) Between 100 and 200
c) Between 200 and 400
d) Over 440
Explanation: LISA abstracts over 440 periodicals currently.
44. LISA has gone through several changes in publishers over time. Which of the following organizations did NOT
publish LISA?
a) Library Association
b) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
c) Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
d) ProQuest
Explanation: The Library Association, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, and ProQuest as publishers of LISA
45. Trace the ownership of LISA from its origin to its current publisher.
a) Library Association -> Cambridge Information Group -> ProQuest
b) Library Association -> Bowker-Saur -> Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (via Cambridge Information Group) ->
ProQuest
c) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) -> Bowker-Saur -> ProQuest
d) The passage doesn't provide enough information to trace complete ownership history.
Explanation: LISA was originally published by the Library Association. Bowker-Saur began publishing LISA in
1991.Cambridge Information Group acquired Bowker in 2001 and LISA began being produced by subsidiary Cambridge
Scientific Abstracts. CSA merged with ProQuest in 2007.
46. Which of the following is NOT a subject covered by LISA ?
a) Information technology
b) Astronomy
c) Information retrieval
d) Library technology
47. LISA offers comprehensive bibliographic coverage of scholarly literature related to library science. What type of
information does "bibliographic coverage" typically refer to in this context?
a) Full-text access to scholarly articles
b) Citations, abstracts, and other details that identify and describe scholarly works
c) In-depth analysis and reviews of scholarly research
d) Curated recommendations for library science resources
Explanation: Bibliographic coverage usually refers to the indexing and description of scholarly works, including
citations, abstracts, and other details for identification and retrieval, not full text or analysis.
48. Based on the subject areas listed, how broad is the scope of LISA's coverage in library and information science?
a) LISA focuses on a very specific subfield within library science.
b) LISA covers a limited range of topics related to librarianship.
c) LISA offers a comprehensive overview of various aspects of library and information science.
d) The passage doesn't provide enough information to determine the scope.
Explanation: A wide range of subjects from information management to library technology, suggesting LISA has a
comprehensive scope within library and information science.
49. You are a researcher interested in the latest advancements in information retrieval methods for libraries. Would
LISA be a helpful resource for your research?
a) No, LISA only covers library management and user studies.
b) Yes, LISA's subject coverage includes information retrieval.
c) The passage doesn't mention information retrieval specifically.
d) LISA is for library professionals, not academic researchers.
Explanation: Information retrieval as a subject covered by LISA, making it a helpful resource for your research.
50. Briefly revisit the information about MathSciNet. Which organization produces it?
a) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
b) American Mathematical Society (AMS)
c) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
d) Library Association
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