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Museum Trends and Innovations

Description: Museum Trends and Innovations Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a recent trend in museum technology?

  1. Interactive exhibits

  2. Virtual reality tours

  3. Augmented reality experiences

  4. Museum apps


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Museum apps are not a recent trend in museum technology, as they have been around for several years.

What is the term for a museum that focuses on a specific theme or subject?

  1. Specialty museum

  2. Thematic museum

  3. Niche museum

  4. Boutique museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Specialty museums focus on a specific theme or subject, such as art, history, science, or technology.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum education program?

  1. School tours

  2. Public lectures

  3. Family programs

  4. Online courses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Online courses are not typically offered by museums as part of their education programs.

What is the term for a museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular place?

  1. Local history museum

  2. Regional history museum

  3. Community history museum

  4. Heritage museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Local history museums are dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular place, such as a town, city, or county.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum exhibit?

  1. Permanent exhibit

  2. Temporary exhibit

  3. Traveling exhibit

  4. Interactive exhibit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interactive exhibits are not a type of museum exhibit, but rather a feature that can be incorporated into any type of exhibit.

What is the term for a museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular industry or profession?

  1. Industry museum

  2. Trade museum

  3. Professional museum

  4. Occupational museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Industry museums are dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular industry or profession.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum collection?

  1. Permanent collection

  2. Temporary collection

  3. Loan collection

  4. Traveling collection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traveling collections are not a type of museum collection, but rather a type of exhibit that is shared between multiple museums.

What is the term for a museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular event or period of time?

  1. Historical museum

  2. History museum

  3. Period museum

  4. Event museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Historical museums are dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular event or period of time.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum visitor?

  1. Individual visitor

  2. Group visitor

  3. School group

  4. Family group


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Family groups are not a type of museum visitor, but rather a type of group visitor.

What is the term for a museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular culture or group of people?

  1. Cultural museum

  2. Ethnic museum

  3. Heritage museum

  4. Community museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural museums are dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular culture or group of people.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum program?

  1. Exhibits

  2. Education programs

  3. Public programs

  4. Membership programs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exhibits are not a type of museum program, but rather a core component of any museum.

What is the term for a museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular art form?

  1. Art museum

  2. Fine art museum

  3. Contemporary art museum

  4. Modern art museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Art museums are dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular art form.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum funding?

  1. Government funding

  2. Private funding

  3. Corporate funding

  4. Foundation funding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corporate funding is not a type of museum funding, but rather a source of private funding.

What is the term for a museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular scientific field?

  1. Science museum

  2. Natural history museum

  3. Technology museum

  4. Medical museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Science museums are dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of a particular scientific field.

Which of the following is NOT a type of museum governance?

  1. Board of trustees

  2. Board of directors

  3. Advisory board

  4. Membership council


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Membership councils are not a type of museum governance, but rather a type of advisory board.

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