Which of the following sets of Dewey Decimal call numbers is in the correct order? A. 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU
B. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU
C. 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO
D. 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA
B
Do you see why?
8. Which of the following sets of Dewey Decimal call numbers is in the correct order?
A. 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D, 813.54 C782A
B. 813.54 C781D, 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C780B
C. 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D
D. 813.54 C782A, 813.54 C78A, 813.54 C780B, 813.54 C781D
To determine the correct order of the sets of Dewey Decimal call numbers, we need to understand how they are organized.
The Dewey Decimal System is a method of classifying books and other materials in libraries. It uses numbers to represent different subjects, and the numbers are organized in a hierarchical order.
In the Dewey Decimal system, the call numbers are arranged as follows:
1. The first set of digits represents the main class, such as 000 for computer science and information, or 100 for philosophy and psychology.
2. The second set of digits represents the division within that main class. For example, within the 100s, 150 represents psychology.
3. The third set of digits further divides the subject. For instance, 155 might represent developmental psychology, while 156 could represent comparative psychology.
Based on this system, let's examine each set of Dewey Decimal call numbers:
A. 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU
B. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU
C. 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO
D. 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA
Looking at the sets of numbers, we can see that the first set of digits in each call number is in ascending order from left to right. This is the correct order.
Now, let's compare the second set of digits within each call number:
A. 010.1 ABR - no second set of digits
B. 004.15 KWA - 15
C. 010.1 ABR - no second set of digits
D. 100.1 BLU - 1
Since B has the lowest number (15) for the second set of digits, and the others either have no second set of digits or a higher number (e.g., 1), we can deduce that B should come first in the correct order.
Therefore, the answer is:
B. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU