Integrated library systems (ILS) MCQs

1. : What does ILS stand for in library science?
(A) International Library Service
(B) Integrated Library System
(C) Information and Learning System
(D) Interactive Library Software

2. : The main purpose of an Integrated Library System (ILS) is to:
(A) Automate core library operations
(B) Replace librarians
(C) Manage cafeteria services
(D) Build physical libraries

3. : Which of the following is an open-source ILS?
(A) Koha
(B) Aleph
(C) Virtua
(D) Sierra

4. : Which of the following modules is not part of a typical ILS?
(A) Circulation
(B) Cataloging
(C) OPAC
(D) Agriculture management

5. : The cataloging module of an ILS is used for:
(A) Issuing books
(B) Creating bibliographic records
(C) Managing library funds
(D) Controlling staff attendance

6. : The circulation module handles:
(A) Book binding
(B) Book lending, return, and fines
(C) Purchasing new furniture
(D) Data encryption

7. : The acquisition module of an ILS is responsible for:
(A) Cataloging materials
(B) Ordering and processing library materials
(C) Managing library events
(D) Tracking overdue books

8. : Which module of an ILS provides access to users for searching the catalog?
(A) OPAC
(B) Acquisition
(C) Circulation
(D) Serial control

9. : OPAC stands for:
(A) Online Public Access Catalog
(B) Official Public Archive Collection
(C) Open Print Access Center
(D) Online Professional Access Control

10. : In an ILS, the serials module deals with:
(A) Newspapers and periodicals
(B) CDs and DVDs
(C) E-books only
(D) Staff attendance

11. : Which database format is most commonly used in ILS systems?
(A) MARC
(B) DOCX
(C) PDF
(D) HTML

12. : Which organization developed the MARC format?
(A) UNESCO
(B) Library of Congress
(C) IFLA
(D) ISO

13. : In ILS, the authority control function ensures:
(A) Consistency of names and subjects
(B) User login authentication
(C) Data backup
(D) File encryption

14. : Which of the following ILS software is proprietary?
(A) Koha
(B) Evergreen
(C) Aleph
(D) NewGenLib

15. : The circulation control in ILS helps in:
(A) Managing book loans and user records
(B) Designing the library building
(C) Creating library websites
(D) Writing bibliographies

16. : Which of the following is not an advantage of using an ILS?
(A) Improved efficiency
(B) Centralized data
(C) Increased manual entry
(D) Reduced duplication of effort

17. : The reporting module of an ILS is used to:
(A) Generate usage statistics and performance reports
(B) Bind old books
(C) Print newspapers
(D) Order new shelves

18. : Which of the following is an example of a web-based ILS?
(A) Koha
(B) CDS/ISIS
(C) DSpace
(D) WinISIS

19. : Which module handles vendor information in an ILS?
(A) Acquisition module
(B) Circulation module
(C) OPAC
(D) Serial control

20. : The user management function in ILS involves:
(A) Registering and maintaining patron records
(B) Classifying books
(C) Printing invoices
(D) Creating library furniture

21. : Which of the following software is designed for small and medium-sized libraries?
(A) Koha
(B) Sierra
(C) Aleph
(D) Voyager

22. : “Evergreen” is an ILS developed in which country?
(A) USA
(B) UK
(C) India
(D) Australia

23. : What is the main benefit of an integrated system over standalone systems?
(A) Shared database and smooth data flow between modules
(B) Manual record keeping
(C) Separate databases for each function
(D) Higher costs and complexity

24. : Which of the following ensures interoperability between different library systems?
(A) MARC and Z39.50
(B) PDF and DOCX
(C) HTML and CSS
(D) TCP and IP

25. : The Z39.50 standard is used for:
(A) Information retrieval between library databases
(B) Internet browsing
(C) File compression
(D) Book printing

26. : Which ILS is used by the National Library of Australia?
(A) Koha
(B) Virtua
(C) Evergreen
(D) Aleph

27. : In ILS, barcodes and RFID are primarily used for:
(A) Tracking and managing circulation transactions
(B) Printing new books
(C) Designing book covers
(D) Scanning internet pages

28. : The backup and recovery function in ILS ensures:
(A) Data security and restoration in case of system failure
(B) Printing receipts
(C) Monitoring users online
(D) Creating OPAC entries

29. : Which of the following is not an open-source ILS?
(A) Evergreen
(B) Koha
(C) Virtua
(D) NewGenLib

30. : The ultimate goal of an Integrated Library System is to:
(A) Integrate all library operations and improve user services
(B) Replace all library staff
(C) Eliminate physical libraries
(D) Reduce book circulation