An inquiry into the Stolen Article file could be made on which of the following items?

An inquiry into the Stolen Article file could be made on which of the following items?

• A. Serial Number
• B. Description
• C. Owner Applied Number
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Stolen article records can be located using any identifying field. Each item in the file typically includes a serial number, a descriptive set of attributes (make, model, color, distinctive marks), and any owner-applied number. A serial number provides a unique hook to the record, while a description helps when the serial isn’t known or when comparing similar items, and an owner-applied number offers a separate lookup tied to the owner's inventory. Because inquiries can be made on these different identifiers, you can retrieve the stolen item record by any of them, so all of the above is the right approach.

Stolen article records can be located using any identifying field. Each item in the file typically includes a serial number, a descriptive set of attributes (make, model, color, distinctive marks), and any owner-applied number. A serial number provides a unique hook to the record, while a description helps when the serial isn’t known or when comparing similar items, and an owner-applied number offers a separate lookup tied to the owner's inventory. Because inquiries can be made on these different identifiers, you can retrieve the stolen item record by any of them, so all of the above is the right approach.