Multiple Choice Test Template

Take our short quiz to test your knowledge about book metadata and discover how it impacts your book’s visibility, sales, and discoverability. From choosing the right BISAC and Thema codes to crafting a compelling book description, this quiz will help you understand the key elements that make your book easier to find and more appealing to readers. Read more about the importance of metadata.

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1. What is metadata?

Information about my book – title name, book description, author, categories, etc.An instruction manual for how to fly a helicopter

2. How does a retail store know where to shelve my book?

They take a wild guess and hope it’s accurateBISAC and Thema Subject Categories

3. How does a potential reader know what my book is about?

They read the book descriptionThey judge it by the cover

4. What is the best way for readers to discover you as a new author?

No need to provide any info about yourself – you need no introductionBy providing a contributor bio packed with information about who you are, where you are from, your previous works, and any awards you’ve won.

5. How many BISAC subject codes should you include?

One BISAC code is required, but three is considered best practice to help ensure the broadest reach for your book.One BISAC subject code is more than enough.