MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
PAPER – III
Note : This paper contains seventy five (75) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. Which of the following phrase is not mentioned in the ICOM’S latest definition of museum ?
(1) Material Evidence
(2) Intangible Heritage
(3) Tangible
(4) Environment
2. Who is considered as a ‘great museum showman’ ?
(1) Sir Hans Solan
(2) P.T. Barnum
(3) German Bazin
(4) B.I. Gilman
3. ‘The Design of Educational Exhibits’ is written by
(1) H. Moffat
(2) A.W. Melton
(3) David Dean
(4) R.S. Miles et. al.
4. The British Museum was established in the year
(1) 1759
(2) 1753
(3) 1853
(4) 1608
5. Who said that “A museum can be a powerhouse,” though only if “museum people and the public get away from the attic mentality ?”
(1) John Cotton Dana
(2) Dillon Ripley
(3) Henry Cole
(4) Charles Wilson Peale
6. The scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree rings, also known as growth rings is called
(1) Thermoluminescence dating
(2) Radiocarbon dating
(3) Dendrochronology
(4) Stratigraphy
7. Permission from which of the following authorities is required for collecting Archaeological material through field work ?
(1) National Monument Mission
(2) Indian Council of Historical Research
(3) Archaeological Survey of India
(4) Indian Council of Cultural Relation
8. International Museum Day – ICOM is celebrated every year on
(1) 19th May
(2) 17th June
(3) 18th May
(4) 16th January
9. Who saw the museum being of use to working people was an alternative to Gin Palace, and he demonstrated that it was in fact performing this role through analysing the sales of liquor in cafe ?
(1) Dillon Ripley
(2) Paul Coremans
(3) Thomas Greenwood
(4) Henry Cole
10. Which of the following methods of collection involves accessioning as well as deaccessioning ?
(1) Field work
(2) Exchange
(3) Purchase
(4) Gift
11. The ‘International Journal of Museum Management and Cultural Curatorship’ is published by
(1) Routledge
(2) British Museum
(3) Museums Association, U.K.
(4) Smithsonian Institute
12. ‘Museums in Motion’ is written by
(1) E.P. Alexander
(2) Susan Pearce
(3) T. Ambrose
(4) Crispon Paine
13. The British Museum was formed on collections of
(1) Tradescant
(2) E. Ashmole
(3) Aldrovandi
(4) Sir Hans Salone
14. A label that identifies or refers to individual objects in an exhibition is called
(1) Object Label
(2) Introductory Label
(3) Group Label
(4) Section Label
15. Which of the following questions is not related to physical features of an object ?
(1) What colour is it ?
(2) What does it smell like ?
(3) What it is worth ?
(4) What is it made of ?
16. Which of the following is not a dynamic technique of Interpretation ?
(1) Drama
(2) Diorama
(3) Sound Guides
(4) Lectures
17. ICOM Membership is not available to
(1) Botanical Garden
(2) Planetarium
(3) Aquarium
(4) Auction Houses
18. Binomial classification of Biological specimen was introduced by
(1) Aristotle
(2) Charles Darwin
(3) Carlos Linnaeus
(4) George Mendel
19. Which type of research seeks to serve broader scholarship in a particular discipline ?
(1) Applied Research
(2) Basic Research
(3) Audience Research
(4) Demographic Research
20. Non-plan budget deals with
(1) Expenditures for a time bound project
(2) Recurring expenditures
(3) Capital expenditures
(4) All of the above
21. CCN mixture does not contain
(1) Carbon tetrachloride
(2) Chloroform
(3) Creosote oil
(4) Naphthalene
22. Acetone is used as a
(1) Solvent
(2) Adhesive
(3) Fixative
(4) Repellent
23. In Museums Thymole is used as a
(1) Fungicide
(2) Insect Repellent
(3) Rodenticide
(4) Insecticide
24. National Council of Science Museum was formed in
(1) 1946
(2) 1959
(3) 1963
(4) 1978
25. The main label that states the theme of an exhibition is called
(1) Group label
(2) Object label
(3) Introduction label
(4) Case label
26. pH scale ranges from
(1) 0 to 10
(2) 0 to 14
(3) 1 to 16
(4) 1 to 20
27. For a fixed amount of moisture in a fixed space, the RH will increase, if
(1) temperature is increased.
(2) temperature is reduced.
(3) temperature remains the same.
(4) temperature fluctuates.
28. HVAC system means :
(1) High Vacuum Air Conditioning system
(2) Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning system
(3) High Ventilating Air Conditioning system
(4) Higher Value Accounting system
29. Arrange the stages of Taxidermy in order :
I. Preserving the skin
II. Measuring the specimen
III. Removing the skin
IV. Making and inserting a false body
Codes :
(1) II, III, I, IV
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) III, IV, I, II
30. Arrange the following periods of Geological Time in chronological order :
I. Cenozoic
II. Mesozoic
III. Paleozoic
IV. Precambrian
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) IV, II, I, III
(3) IV, III, II, I
(4) III, IV, I, II
31. Arrange the following steps involved in using a sling psychrometer in order :
I. Quickly read the wet bulb temperature
II. Read the dry bulb temperature
III. Saturate the wick with distilled water
IV. Swing the psychrometer steadily
Codes :
(1) II, III, IV, I
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) III, II, IV, I
(4) III, IV, I, II
32. Arrange the following stages of recruitment process in order :
I. Signing of contract of employment
II. Framing of Recruitment Rules
III. Interview and selection test
IV. Short-listing of applicants
Codes :
(1) II, IV, III, I
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) III, IV, I, II
33. Arrange the following steps in decision making in order :
I. Identify alternative courses of action
II. Select one of the alternatives
III. Identify the problem
IV. Compare the alternatives
Codes :
(1) III, IV, I, II
(2) III, I, IV, II
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) II, III, IV, I
34. Arrange the following phases of project management in order :
I. Project execution
II. Project conception and initiation
III. Project Performance and control
IV. Project definition and planning
Codes :
(1) III, IV, I, II
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) II, IV, III, I
(4) II, IV, I, III
35. Arrange the following basic steps involved in Public Relation Process in order :
I. Research for understanding Public Opinion
II. Action and Communication
III. Evaluating Public Relations Effectiveness
IV. Strategic Planning for Public Relations Effectiveness
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, IV, II, III
(3) II, III, IV, I
(4) III, IV, I, II
36. Arrange the following metals in order of their decreasing corrosion resistance :
I. Iron
II. Copper
III. Gold
IV. Silver
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) III, II, I, IV
(4) III, IV, II, I
37. Arrange the following stages of organizing visit of School children to museum in order :
I. Discussing the learning experience
II. Development of Educational material
III. Receiving and Greeting children
IV. Using Educational Material
Codes :
(1) II, III, IV, I
(2) II, IV, I, III
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) III, IV, I, II
38. Which of the following plastics are considered safe for storage of artifacts ?
I. Polyester
II. Polyethylene
III. Polyvinyle chloride
IV. Polypropylene
Codes :
(1) I, II, IV
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) I, III
(4) I, IV
39. Which of the following Guidelines for handling works of Art you will follow before handling ?
I. Find weak points
II. Remove dangling jewelry
III. Decide the route
IV. Use both the hands
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, III
(3) I, II, III
(4) I, IV
40. In paintings the ground :
I. Provides smooth surface for paint
II. Provides saturation
III. Serves as a sponge to absorb excess binding media
IV. Protects the paint from dust and dirt, abrasion and moisture
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, II, IV
(3) I, II, III
(4) I, III
41. Which of the following can be used for communication with/by people with deafness or hearing impairment :
I. Sign language
II. Lip reading
III. Braille
IV. Piece of paper and pencil
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, IV
(3) I, II, IV
(4) I, III, IV
42. Learning disability includes :
I. Dyslexia
II. Mental retardation
III. Hyperactivity
IV. Disorders of memory and thinking
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, III, IV
(3) II, III, IV
(4) I, II, III
43. Which of the following are particulate pollutants :
I. Dirt
II. Sulphur dioxide
III. Ash
IV. Soot
Codes :
(1) I, III, IV
(2) I, II, III
(3) II, III, IV
(4) II, IV
44. The most suitable types of samples for radiocarbon dating are
I. Charcoal
II. Well preserved wood
III. Pottery
IV. Iron
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, II, III
(3) I, II
(4) III, IV
45. Ivory is very reactive to its environment. Low relative humidity causes
I. Desiccation
II. Shrinkage
III. Cracking
IV. Warping
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, II, III
(3) III, IV
(4) II, IV
46. Which of the following materials should be avoided for use in constructing display cases ?
I. Oak, sweet chestnuts, western red cedar
II. Most composites, such as plywood, particle board, chipboard
III. Adhesives and sealants containing acetic acid or formaldehyde
IV. Glass
Codes :
(1) I, II, III
(2) II, III, IV
(3) III, IV
(4) I, II, III, IV
47. Unrestricted ownership of an artifact would mean that the museum is free to
I. Exhibit
II. Store
III. Loan
IV. Desiccation
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, IV
(3) III, IV
(4) I, II
48. Security by daily practice includes :
I. Effective coordination
II. Access Control
III. Traffic and Crowd Control
IV. Mock Drills
Codes :
(1) I, II
(2) I, II, III
(3) II, III, IV
(4) I, II, III, IV
49. Match the characteristics of services in List – I with their marketing implications in List – II :
50. Match the management concepts in List – I with their meanings in List – II :
51. Match the type of Intelligence in List – I with the activities in List – II :
52. Match the thinking cues in List – I with skills in List – II :
53. Match the concepts of conservation in List – I with their meaning in List – II :
54. Match the Management concepts in List – I with their meanings in List – II :
55. Match the Dry preservation method in List – I with the type of specimen in List – II :
56. Match the type of objectives of an exhibition in List – I with activities in List – II :
57. Match the environment factors in List – I with the chemical reactions they cause in List – II :
58. Match the material in List – I with their qualities in List – II :
59. Match the discipline in List – I with the type of collections they are concerned with List – II :
60. Match the theories about learning in List – I with their focus in List – II :
61. Assertion (A) : Material made of or containing rubber must never be used in contact with art objects.
Reason (R) : The chloride content of rubber will over the course of time cause dark stains on organic materials and will tarnish metals.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
62. Assertion (A) : For conservation procedures and handling, unbleached muslin should be used.
Reason (R) : Unbleached muslin does not contain acids.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
63. Assertion (A) : Fluorescent tubes must be covered with a sleeve of UV absorbing sheets.
Reason (R) : To filter out high levels of IR radiation.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
64. Assertion (A) : All works of Arts should be given same priority for conservation treatment.
Reason (R) : The significance of works of Art and their condition is not a consideration.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
65. Assertion (A) : Use of photographs and diagrams is an important part of condition reports.
Reason (R) : They make the reports presentable.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
66. Assertion (A) : Establishing a team of people and training them is an aspect of disaster preparedness.
Reason (R) : They can be called in an emergency and they are familiar with procedures for responding to a disaster.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
67. Assertion (A) : Budget is a prerequisite for planning.
Reason (R) : Planning cannot take place without knowing your budget exactly.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
68. Assertion (A) : Everything done by best practice museums should be reproduced by other museums.
Reason (R) : All museums function in the same manner and there are no museum-specific operations.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
69. Assertion (A) : Management is only a useful tool for large museums.
Reason (R) : Because management is the process of realization of goals of a museum.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
70. Assertion (A) : Changes in pH from one number to the next are very significant.
Reason (R) : Because each unit along the pH scale is linearly, larger or smaller than the number next to it.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
71. Assertion (A) : Routine building maintenance can serve the cause of preventive conservation.
Reason (R) : Well maintained buildings reduce the potential for harm from moisture.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
72. Assertion (A) : Textiles should not be folded.
Reason (R) : To avoid migration of acids.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
73. Assertion (A) : Sensitive objects should remain on display for indefinite periods of time.
Reason (R) : Prolonged exposure to light will not cause any damage.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
74. Assertion (A) : Ethylene oxide is mixed with carbon dioxide while using as Fumigant.
Reason (R) : It is highly explosive.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
75. Assertion (A) : In Taxidermy it is essential to take measurement of the specimen.
Reason (R) : To be able to prepare a completed specimen in a life like position and to know how much amount of stuffing material to put into a skin.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
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