AIS3711 ASSIGNMENT 4 2026 – DISTINCTION
RECORDING INFORMATION RESOURCES
300 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Explanations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Content Questions Page
1 Exam Overview — 2
2 Instructions to Candidates — 2
3 Topic Distribution Table — 3
4 Section A: Resource Description and Access (RDA) 1–60 4
5 Section B: FRBR, FRAD, and FRSAD Conceptual Models 61–105 18
6 Section C: MARC21 Bibliographic Format 106–165 30
7 Section D: Dublin Core Metadata 166–210 45
8 Section E: Bibliographic Control and Descriptive Cataloguing 211–255 57
9 Section F: Metadata and Information Retrieval 256–300 68
10 Consolidated Answer Key — 78
11 References — 80
,1. EXAM OVERVIEW
Item Detail
Exam Title AIS3711 Assignment 4 2026 – Distinction
Course Title/Code Recording Information Resources (AIS3711)
Institution University of South Africa (UNISA)
NQF Level 7
Credits 12
Total Questions 300
Question Type Multiple Choice (A–D)
Duration 3 Hours
Total Marks 300
Passing Score 50% (150 marks)
Distinction Score 75% (225 marks)
Difficulty Mix 30% Easy (90 questions) · 40% Medium (120 questions) · 30% Hard (90
questions)
Language English
Purpose: This exam bank tests advanced knowledge of the international codes and
standards used to record information resources, specifically Resource Description and
Access (RDA), Dublin Core, and MARC21, within the broader context of bibliographic
control and information retrieval.
,2. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This paper consists of 300 multiplechoice questions.
2. Each question has four options (A–D). Choose the best answer.
3. Each question carries 1 mark.
4. The correct answer and a brief explanation are provided immediately after each
question.
5. Answer all questions. There is no negative marking.
6. Calculators are not permitted.
7. This is a closedbook examination.
3. TOPIC DISTRIBUTION TABLE
Section Topic Easy Medium Hard Total
A Resource Description and Access (RDA) 18 24 18 60
B FRBR, FRAD, and FRSAD 14 18 13 45
C MARC21 Bibliographic Format 18 24 18 60
D Dublin Core Metadata 14 18 13 45
E Bibliographic Control & Descriptive Cataloguing 14 18 13 45
F Metadata and Information Retrieval 12 18 15 45
Total 90 120 90 300
, SECTION A: RESOURCE DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS (RDA)
Questions 1–60
Q1. In what year was RDA initially released?
A. 1998
B. 2005
C. 2010
D. 2015
Answer: C
Explanation: Resource Description and Access (RDA) was initially released in June 2010 as
the successor to AACR2.
Q2. RDA is jointly published by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. American Library Association (ALA)
B. Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
C. International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
D. Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
RECORDING INFORMATION RESOURCES
300 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Explanations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Content Questions Page
1 Exam Overview — 2
2 Instructions to Candidates — 2
3 Topic Distribution Table — 3
4 Section A: Resource Description and Access (RDA) 1–60 4
5 Section B: FRBR, FRAD, and FRSAD Conceptual Models 61–105 18
6 Section C: MARC21 Bibliographic Format 106–165 30
7 Section D: Dublin Core Metadata 166–210 45
8 Section E: Bibliographic Control and Descriptive Cataloguing 211–255 57
9 Section F: Metadata and Information Retrieval 256–300 68
10 Consolidated Answer Key — 78
11 References — 80
,1. EXAM OVERVIEW
Item Detail
Exam Title AIS3711 Assignment 4 2026 – Distinction
Course Title/Code Recording Information Resources (AIS3711)
Institution University of South Africa (UNISA)
NQF Level 7
Credits 12
Total Questions 300
Question Type Multiple Choice (A–D)
Duration 3 Hours
Total Marks 300
Passing Score 50% (150 marks)
Distinction Score 75% (225 marks)
Difficulty Mix 30% Easy (90 questions) · 40% Medium (120 questions) · 30% Hard (90
questions)
Language English
Purpose: This exam bank tests advanced knowledge of the international codes and
standards used to record information resources, specifically Resource Description and
Access (RDA), Dublin Core, and MARC21, within the broader context of bibliographic
control and information retrieval.
,2. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This paper consists of 300 multiplechoice questions.
2. Each question has four options (A–D). Choose the best answer.
3. Each question carries 1 mark.
4. The correct answer and a brief explanation are provided immediately after each
question.
5. Answer all questions. There is no negative marking.
6. Calculators are not permitted.
7. This is a closedbook examination.
3. TOPIC DISTRIBUTION TABLE
Section Topic Easy Medium Hard Total
A Resource Description and Access (RDA) 18 24 18 60
B FRBR, FRAD, and FRSAD 14 18 13 45
C MARC21 Bibliographic Format 18 24 18 60
D Dublin Core Metadata 14 18 13 45
E Bibliographic Control & Descriptive Cataloguing 14 18 13 45
F Metadata and Information Retrieval 12 18 15 45
Total 90 120 90 300
, SECTION A: RESOURCE DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS (RDA)
Questions 1–60
Q1. In what year was RDA initially released?
A. 1998
B. 2005
C. 2010
D. 2015
Answer: C
Explanation: Resource Description and Access (RDA) was initially released in June 2010 as
the successor to AACR2.
Q2. RDA is jointly published by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. American Library Association (ALA)
B. Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
C. International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
D. Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
