Dewey Decimal System Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Which sequence puts these call numbers in correct ascending shelf order?
641.5, 641.6, 641.57, 642
641.5, 641.57, 641.6, 642
641.57, 641.5, 641.6, 642
642, 641.6, 641.57, 641.5
2. A library acquires an introductory textbook on algebra. Which number is the best broad placement?
540 — Chemistry
520 — Astronomy
530 — Physics
510 — Mathematics
3. Two books discuss the same scientific discovery. One explains the underlying science, while the other focuses on industrial production using it. Which main class best fits the production-focused book?
300 — Social sciences
500 — Science
600 — Technology
000 — Computer science, information, and general works
4. A book explains how bridges and machines are designed and built. Which broad Dewey number fits best?
550 — Earth sciences
620 — Engineering
610 — Medicine and health
650 — Management
5. A library is classifying a general history of musical styles and traditions. Which number is the best fit?
780 — Music
740 — Graphic and decorative arts
790 — Recreational and performing arts
700 — Arts
6. A student wants a general book about stars, planets, and galaxies. Which Dewey number should they check first?
510 — Mathematics
520 — Astronomy
550 — Earth sciences
570 — Biology
7. A collection of poetry is generally placed in which Dewey main class?
800 — Literature
700 — Arts and recreation
600 — Technology
900 — History and geography
8. A traveler wants a general guide to countries, regions, and destinations. Which number should they browse first?
900 — History and geography
920 — Biography and genealogy
930 — History of the ancient world
910 — Geography and travel
9. Which main class contains natural sciences and mathematics?
500
400
600
800
10. A cookbook focused on everyday meal preparation would most likely be shelved at which number?
610 — Medicine and health
630 — Agriculture
640 — Home and family management
641.5 — Cooking
11. A student needs a general introductory book about human thought, emotion, and behavior. Which number is the best starting point?
150 — Psychology
130 — Parapsychology and occultism
100 — Philosophy
170 — Ethics
12. A researcher is looking for a general collection of traditional folktales. Which number is the most appropriate starting point?
370 — Education
920 — Biography and genealogy
808 — Rhetoric and writing
398 — Folklore
13. A book compares the grammar and structure of several languages. Which main class is the best fit?
300 — Social sciences
700 — Arts and recreation
400 — Language
800 — Literature
14. A public library is classifying a general introduction to legal systems. Which number is the best fit?
320 — Political science
330 — Economics
340 — Law
370 — Education
15. Which Dewey Decimal System main class covers social sciences?
500
300
700
900
16. Which number represents library and information sciences?
010
120
020
210