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Unit 4: Colon Classification and Dewey Decimal Classification

Facets: A particular aspect or feature of something. Notes
Hierarchy: A hierarchy is an arrangement of items in which the items are represented as being
"above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another.

Molecular DDC Notation: A molecular DDC notation is a string that is syntactically decomposable
into DNA atoms.
Parentheses: A parenthesis is the insertion of a verbal unit which is incongruous with the
normal word flow.
Specials: The term special basic subjects denote a division of a main class in which the subject of
study is limited in some special manner.

4.10 Review Questions

1. Explain a brief history of Colon Classification.
2. What are the components of Ranganathan’s Scheme?

3. Highlight the five facets of CC.
4. Discuss the basic principles in Colon Classification.
5. Describe the future of Colon Classification.
6. Write a brief note on the Notation in Colon Classification.
7. Explain the merits and demerits of Colon Classification.

8. Discuss the structure and notation of Dewey Decimal Classification.
9. What is the arrangement of the DDC?
10. Highlight the properties of decimal fractions in DDC.

11. Discuss the relevance of Notes in DDC.
12. What is Broad and Close Classification?
13. Define Relative Index.
14. What do you understand by WebDewey?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. False 2. False

3. True 4. Three
5. Agglomeration 6. Isolate
7. False 8. True
9. False 10. True

11. False 12. True
13. DDC 14. Hierarchy
15. OCLC 16. True
17. True 18. False

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