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)
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