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