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Question 1 of 5
Melvil Dewey conceived DDC in 1873 and published it in the year:
A 1874
B 1875
C 1876
D 1876
Why: Melvil Dewey conceived the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) in 1873 while he was a student at Amherst College. The first edition was published in 1876 as a 44-page pamphlet titled 'A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library'. This makes 1876 the correct publication year. Options A (1874) and B (1875) are too early, while D is a repeat. [1]
Question 2 of 5
Dewey Decimal Classification is a:
A Hierarchical Classification System
B Enumerative Classification System
C Faceted Classification System
D All of the above
Why: Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is an **enumerative classification system**, meaning it provides pre-defined class numbers for subjects in a hierarchical structure divided into 10 main classes (000-999), further subdivided by decimals. Unlike faceted systems (e.g., Colon Classification), DDC lists specific notations rather than building them from facets. It is hierarchical due to its decimal divisions but primarily enumerative. Thus, option B is correct. [1]
Question 3 of 5
DDC classifies knowledge into ______ main subject groups.
A 5
B 10
C 20
D 100
Why: The Dewey Decimal Classification divides all human knowledge into **10 main subject groups**, each represented by a hundred (e.g., 000–099 for Computer science, information & general works; 100–199 for Philosophy & psychology). This structure uses pure notation with decimal subdivisions for specificity, enabling expansion to unlimited detail. Option B (10) is correct. [1]
Question 4 of 5
The Dewey Decimal System was created by ______ Dewey.
A John
B Huey
C Melvil
D Louie
Why: The Dewey Decimal Classification was created by **Melvil Dewey** in 1876. He was an American librarian who developed the system to organize library materials hierarchically using decimal notation. This innovation revolutionized library classification and is still widely used today. Option C is correct. [4]
Question 5 of 5
The Dewey Decimal Classification System is also known as the:
A Number system
B DDC
C OPAC
D None of the Above
Why: **DDC** is the standard abbreviation for Dewey Decimal Classification, the most widely used library classification system globally. OPAC refers to Online Public Access Catalog, unrelated to classification. Option B is correct. [4]