Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The research queries are a little complex and take longer time to respond. Reason R: The reference staff has to show more active involvement.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Research queries are long-range reference queries. They need more time and more active involvement from reference staff.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Reference service may include ready reference service and long-range reference service. Research queries generally belong to long-range reference service.

Step 1: Check Assertion A.
Research queries are usually complex because they may require searching many sources, evaluating documents and giving detailed information. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason R.
For research queries, reference staff must be more actively involved. They may need to search catalogues, databases, indexes, abstracts and reference tools. \[ R = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check explanation.
Because the reference staff has to show active involvement, research queries take longer time to respond. Therefore, both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.