IL220ILTS Library Information Specialist Practice
Exam
**Question 1.** Which AASL standard emphasizes the development of ethical
research practices in students?
A) Standard 1.1.1 – Access to Information
B) Standard 1.2.3 – Inquiry and Analysis
C) Standard 2.2.1 – Ethics and Intellectual Freedom
D) Standard 3.1.2 – Collaboration and Communication
Answer: C
Explanation: Standard 2.2.1 focuses on fostering ethical behavior, intellectual
freedom, and responsible use of information.
**Question 2.** Under FERPA, which of the following is considered personally
identifiable information (PII) that a librarian must protect?
A) The title of a book checked out by a student
B) The student’s grade level
C) The student’s library card number linked to their name
D) The number of books a student has borrowed in a year
Answer: C
Explanation: FERPA protects any information that can be used to identify a
student, such as a library card number tied to their name.
**Question 3.** When applying the CRAAP test, which criterion evaluates the
timeliness of a source?
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A) Currency
B) Relevance
C) Authority
D) Purpose
Answer: A
Explanation: Currency assesses how current or up‑to‑date the information is,
which is essential for many research topics.
**Question 4.** Which of the following best describes the “MUSTIE” method for
weeding?
A) Materials that are outdated, uninteresting, or too expensive are removed.
B) Materials that are missing, unusable, stale, torn, irrelevant, or excessive are
removed.
C) Materials that are miscataloged, unformatted, or non‑digital are removed.
D) Materials that are unborrowed, surplus, or too technical are removed.
Answer: B
Explanation: MUSTIE stands for Missing, Unusable, Stale, Torn, Irrelevant,
Excessive.
**Question 5.** In the Dewey Decimal Classification, where would a book about
“digital photography” most likely be classified?
A) 750 – Painting & paintings
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B) 770 – Photography & photographs
C) 790 – Recreational & performing arts
D) 800 – Literature, rhetoric & criticism
Answer: B
Explanation: The 770s are dedicated to photography, including digital
photography.
**Question 6.** Which clause of the Copyright Act permits limited use of
copyrighted material for teaching without permission?
A) First Sale Doctrine
B) Fair Use doctrine, specifically the “purpose and character” factor
C) Public Domain provision
D) Compulsory License clause
Answer: B
Explanation: Fair Use allows limited copying for educational purposes, evaluated
by purpose, nature, amount, and effect on the market.
**Question 7.** The CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) requires schools to
implement which of the following?
A) Mandatory use of open‑source software only
B) Filtering of obscene or harmful content on internet connections
C) Annual audits of all printed materials for bias
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D) Encryption of all student emails
Answer: B
Explanation: CIPA mandates internet filters to block access to obscene or harmful
content for K‑12 schools receiving federal funding.
**Question 8.** Which of the following is a primary goal of a library’s “collection
mapping” process?
A) To create a visual floor plan of the library space
B) To align library resources with curriculum standards and identify gaps
C) To map the geographic locations of all library patrons
D) To design a digital navigation system for the website
Answer: B
Explanation: Collection mapping evaluates how well the collection supports
curriculum and identifies areas needing development.
**Question 9.** A librarian collaborates with a science teacher to design a unit on
climate change. Which instructional strategy best integrates information literacy?
A) Direct lecture on climate data
B) Guided inquiry where students locate, evaluate, and cite peer‑reviewed sources
C) Independent reading of a textbook chapter
D) Watching a documentary without discussion
Answer: B
Exam
**Question 1.** Which AASL standard emphasizes the development of ethical
research practices in students?
A) Standard 1.1.1 – Access to Information
B) Standard 1.2.3 – Inquiry and Analysis
C) Standard 2.2.1 – Ethics and Intellectual Freedom
D) Standard 3.1.2 – Collaboration and Communication
Answer: C
Explanation: Standard 2.2.1 focuses on fostering ethical behavior, intellectual
freedom, and responsible use of information.
**Question 2.** Under FERPA, which of the following is considered personally
identifiable information (PII) that a librarian must protect?
A) The title of a book checked out by a student
B) The student’s grade level
C) The student’s library card number linked to their name
D) The number of books a student has borrowed in a year
Answer: C
Explanation: FERPA protects any information that can be used to identify a
student, such as a library card number tied to their name.
**Question 3.** When applying the CRAAP test, which criterion evaluates the
timeliness of a source?
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Exam
A) Currency
B) Relevance
C) Authority
D) Purpose
Answer: A
Explanation: Currency assesses how current or up‑to‑date the information is,
which is essential for many research topics.
**Question 4.** Which of the following best describes the “MUSTIE” method for
weeding?
A) Materials that are outdated, uninteresting, or too expensive are removed.
B) Materials that are missing, unusable, stale, torn, irrelevant, or excessive are
removed.
C) Materials that are miscataloged, unformatted, or non‑digital are removed.
D) Materials that are unborrowed, surplus, or too technical are removed.
Answer: B
Explanation: MUSTIE stands for Missing, Unusable, Stale, Torn, Irrelevant,
Excessive.
**Question 5.** In the Dewey Decimal Classification, where would a book about
“digital photography” most likely be classified?
A) 750 – Painting & paintings
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B) 770 – Photography & photographs
C) 790 – Recreational & performing arts
D) 800 – Literature, rhetoric & criticism
Answer: B
Explanation: The 770s are dedicated to photography, including digital
photography.
**Question 6.** Which clause of the Copyright Act permits limited use of
copyrighted material for teaching without permission?
A) First Sale Doctrine
B) Fair Use doctrine, specifically the “purpose and character” factor
C) Public Domain provision
D) Compulsory License clause
Answer: B
Explanation: Fair Use allows limited copying for educational purposes, evaluated
by purpose, nature, amount, and effect on the market.
**Question 7.** The CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) requires schools to
implement which of the following?
A) Mandatory use of open‑source software only
B) Filtering of obscene or harmful content on internet connections
C) Annual audits of all printed materials for bias
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D) Encryption of all student emails
Answer: B
Explanation: CIPA mandates internet filters to block access to obscene or harmful
content for K‑12 schools receiving federal funding.
**Question 8.** Which of the following is a primary goal of a library’s “collection
mapping” process?
A) To create a visual floor plan of the library space
B) To align library resources with curriculum standards and identify gaps
C) To map the geographic locations of all library patrons
D) To design a digital navigation system for the website
Answer: B
Explanation: Collection mapping evaluates how well the collection supports
curriculum and identifies areas needing development.
**Question 9.** A librarian collaborates with a science teacher to design a unit on
climate change. Which instructional strategy best integrates information literacy?
A) Direct lecture on climate data
B) Guided inquiry where students locate, evaluate, and cite peer‑reviewed sources
C) Independent reading of a textbook chapter
D) Watching a documentary without discussion
Answer: B
