Exam 8: Numeric Records Management

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In block-numeric coding, records are classified by subjects in units of 10 and coded for arrangement in numeric order.

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Duplex-numeric coding may be used in subject or geographic filing systems that contain major categories and subdivisions.

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A coding system based on the assignment of number ranges to subjects
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nonconsecutive numbering
terminal-digit storage
accession log
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A coding system based on the assignment of number ranges to subjects
nonconsecutive numbering
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An accession log for numeric records may be stored in an electronic database.

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Which of the following records typically have preprinted numbers and do not need assigned numbers? ​

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Which digits are the primary digits in middle-digit storage?

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A numeric method of classifying records by subject in units of ten and coded for arrangement in numeric order
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alphabetic index
terminal-digit storage
consecutive numbering method
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Verified
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A numeric method of classifying records by subject in units of ten and coded for arrangement in numeric order
alphabetic index
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A reference to a numeric file, organized alphabetically, that is used when the name or subject is known but the assigned number is not known
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middle-digit storage
consecutive numbering method
nonconsecutive numbering
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A reference to a numeric file, organized alphabetically, that is used when the name or subject is known but the assigned number is not known
middle-digit storage
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Expansion of a consecutively numbered arrangement occurs at the beginning of the file where the general alphabetic file should be placed as well.

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A system of numbers that has blocks of numbers omitted
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alphanumeric coding
consecutive numbering method
alphabetic index
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A system of numbers that has blocks of numbers omitted
alphanumeric coding
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Consecutive numeric is an indirect access storage method. ​

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Cross-references in a numeric records storage system are coded by ​

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Which numeric coding system is based on the assignment of number ranges to subjects?

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Tickler files are a form of which method of records storage?

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Filers should check the alphabetic index to see whether a file code number or a G (for GENERAL)has been assigned before alphabetically sorting records that do not have preprinted numbers. ​

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A coding system using numbers (or sometimes letters)with two or more parts separated by a dash, space, or comma
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alphanumeric coding
accession log
alphabetic index
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A coding system using numbers (or sometimes letters)with two or more parts separated by a dash, space, or comma
alphanumeric coding
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Which of the following statements is a disadvantage of using consecutive numeric records storage?

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The numeric coding system often used in libraries is

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In a numeric filing system, filers should use an accession log to avoid assigning the same number twice.

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The primary purpose of using an accession log is to

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