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Library Sciences QUESTION #1503
Question 1
Which classification system uses a purely faceted approach with the PMEST formula, developed by S.R. Ranganathan?
  • Dewey Decimal Classification
  • Library of Congress Classification
  • Colon Classification✔️
  • Universal Decimal Classification
Correct Answer Explanation
The Colon Classification (CC), developed by S.R. Ranganathan, is the most prominent example of a purely faceted classification system. It analyzes subjects into fundamental categories: Personality, Matter, Energy, Space, and Time (PMEST).