UGC-NET December 2019 Solved Questions with Explanations (21-30)

21. Which of the following is a technique of non-probability sampling?

A. Judgemental Sampling

B. Simple Random Sampling

C. Stratified Random Sampling

D. Cluster Sampling

Answer: A (Judgemental Sampling)

Notes: A Judgemental sample is a non-probability sampling that is selected based on the characteristics of a population and the objective of the study. In this sampling technique, researcher relies on his or her own judgment when choosing members of population to participate in the study. This sampling is also known as Purposive, selective, or subjective sampling.

22. Identify the committee charged with the responsibility for Indian standards related to libraries:

A. Z-39

B. TC-46

C. BIS-LIB

D. MSD-5

Answer: D (MSD-5)

Notes: Under Bureau of Indian Standards, Documentation and Information Sectional Committee, MSD 5 is engaged in standardization activity in the field of practices relating to libraries, documentation and information centers.

23. Which of the following is an example of ‘Information Padding’?

A. Inclusion of a source in the bibliography which is relevant to your work and duly consulted

B. Inclusion of a source in the bibliography though not consulted, but required for further reading

C. Adding of necessary words or information to a speech or piece of work making the same more shorter

D. Adding of gratuitous and impertinent words or information to a work or piece of writing or speech extraneously making the same more longer

Answer: D

24. Arrange the following phases of Six Sigma in their correct sequence:

a) Define

b) Measure

c) Analyze

d) Improve

A. (c), (a), (b) and (d)

B. (a), (b) (c) and (d)

C. (c), (a), (d) and (b)

D. (d), (c), (a) and (b)

Answer: B

Notes: Six Sigma projects follow two project methodologies inspired by Edward Deming's Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDCA) Cycle. These methodologies, composed of five phases/steps each, bear the acronyms DMAIC and DMADV. DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) is used for projects aimed at improving an existing business process.

25. The UK Committee on RDA (UKCOR) is supported by:

a) CILIP

b) The British Library

c) OCLC

d) UNESCO

A. (a) and (c) are correct

B. (b) and (d) are correct

C. (a) and (d) are correct

D. (a) and (b) are correct

Answer: D

Notes: The UK Committee on RDA (UKCoR), supported by the British Library and CILIP, is the national committee in the UK responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of the metadata standard Resource Description and Access (RDA).

26. Physical arrangement of computers in a Network is called:

A. Topology

B. Routing

C. Bandwidth

D. Switching

Answer: A (Topology)

27. Patent Information System is located at:

A. Kanpur

B. Lucknow

C. Nagpur

D. Hyderabad

Answer: C (Nagpur)

Notes: Patent Information System (PIS) was established in 1980 at Nagpur by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

28. Annual publication, listing as set of events forthcoming in the next year is known as:

A. Almanac

B. Yearbook

C. Directory

D. Handbook

Answer: A (Almanac)

Notes: Yearbooks contain information about previous years, whereas Almanac contains events forthcoming in the next year.

29. Which of the following technologies use electronic waves at radio frequency for data transmission?

A. Li-fi

B. Wi-fi

C. Optical cables

D. Twisted pairs

Answer: B (Wi-fi)

Notes: Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is wireless communication technology, which utilizes light to transmit data between devices. In contrast to Li-Fi, Wi-Fi uses Radio waves to transmit data between devices.

30. CANMARC and US-MARC are merged together with __.

A. CCF

B. UNIMARC

C. UK-MARC

D. MARC-21

Answer: D (MARC-21)

UGC-NET December 2019 Solved Questions with Explanations (21-30)