Chapter 3 Quiz

Briefly discuss the difficulty in describing non-document-like objects.

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The level of granularity in metadata refers to _____________

A the description level that may be used for individual items in the collection or the collection as a whole.

B the details contained in a metadata record.

C the number of metadata records in a repository.

D the number of elements in a metadata schema.

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A metadata element set has two basic components: __________________.

A element names and XML tags

B subelements and attributes

C syntax and rules

D semantics and content

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Constraints on metadata content for each element usually include ______________. (Select all that apply)

A representation rules for content

B allowable values

C links (crosswalks) to related metadata standards

D visualization rules

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When an element set is encoded, the various results are called

A records.

B refinements.

C crosswalks.

D schemas.

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Which of the following is NOT a method for modifying existing element sets?

A Derive a new element set from an existing one.

B Replace all elements with new ones.

C Translate an existing schema into a different language.

D Extend a schema by adding subelements or elements under a new namespace.

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Briefly explain what a value space is and provide two examples.

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In the metadata community, ________________ are referred to as vocabulary encoding schemes. (Select all that apply)

A standardized codes

B controlled vocabularies

C syntax encoding rules

D authority files

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A pre-defined list of terms must become a formal controlled vocabulary.

A True

B False

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A metadata application profile may __________________. (Select all that apply)

A refine standard definitions

B draw elements from one or more existing namespaces

C declare mandatory element(s)

D specify permitted schemes and values

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