Quiz on Information Science

What is the core focus of Information Science?

• Human recorded information

• Biology

• Physical sciences

• Mathematics

Who first used the term 'information science'?

• Yi-Xin Zhong

• Paul Otlet

• Jason Farradane

• Martin Schrettinger

What is a key component of Information Science?

• Genetics

• Astrophysics

• Quantum physics

• Information retrieval

Which movement is associated with the evolution of Information Science?

• Cultural movement

• Industrial movement

• Technological movement

• Documentation movement

What does the term 'infometrics' refer to?

• Measurement of information

• Study of physical metrics

• Analysis of social behavior

• Evaluation of economic data

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Information Science?

• Interdisciplinary nature

• Focus solely on technology

• Connection to information technology

• Active participant in information society

What is the primary concern of Information Science according to Saracevic?

• Historical analysis of libraries

• Development of new technologies

• Effective communication of information

• Psychological studies

Which discipline is NOT mentioned as part of Information Science?

• Sociology

• Mathematics

• Psychology

• Linguistics

What is the significance of the iSchools movement?

• Focus on library management only

• Broad view of information science

• Promotion of computer science exclusively

• Emphasis on physical archives

What does the term 'information lifecycle' refer to?

• Evolution of technology

• Life stages of individuals

• Historical events

• Stages of information management