1. Cite one (1) scenario that merits the need to automate information retrieval processes in Ghana. [3 Mark]

2. Explain any one of the dangers associated with an automated information retrieval system. [5 Marks]

3. State any one reason why standards and protocols are critical in automating an information retrieval system. [5 Marks]

4. Account for the role of each of the following standards in the historical development of automated information retrieval:

(i) Z39.50 [10  Marks]

(ii) SRW [10 Marks]

(iii) CQL [10 Marks]

5. Information retrieval (IR) systems that are capable of emulating the human-thinking ability are regraded as “expert systems”. Write a short note on each of the following IR expert systems:

(i) AUTOCAT [10 Marks]

(ii) Qualcat [10 Marks]

(iii) OCLC [10 Marks]