Thursday, 22 May 2025

Colon Classification: 10 Key Questions Every LIS Student Should Know







Question-11 | What is a ‘Facet Formula’ in Colon Classification?

Answer - A structured sequence like PMEST used to build class numbers by combining facets



Question-12 | What is a ‘Canon of Differentiation’ in CC?

Answer - A principle used to decide the proper sequence of facets when more than one fits a category.



Question-13 | How does CC handle compound and complex subjects?

Answer - By combining facets and using phase relation symbols like +, :, /.



Question-14 | Define 'Isolates' in Colon Classification.

Answer - Common facets like space and time that can be reused across different subjects.



Question-15 | What is a ‘Schedule’ in CC?

Answer - A listing of basic classes and subdivisions arranged by disciplines.



Question-16 | What are ‘Phase Relations’ in CC?

Answer - Symbols to show relationships between subjects (e.g., +, /, :).



Question-17 | What is ‘Hospitality in Chain’ in CC?

Answer - A rule where a main class hosts facets of another class (e.g., B class using X class facets).



Question-18 | Explain ‘Telescoping of Arrays’

Answer - A technique to compress notations in a schedule by using short forms.



Question-19 | How is ‘Zone Analysis’ used in Colon Classification?

Answer - It breaks complex subjects into components for proper classification.



Question-20 | What is ‘False Hierarchy’ in CC?

Answer - A misleading order where a concept appears subordinate due to notation but is not conceptually.



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