Question 1

A dasymetric map displays colors,shades,or patterns in accordance with category values of underlying data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Developers create GIS systems in response to requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A map projection is a technique for placing locations on the surface of the earth onto a flat surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The best geometric model for the surface of the earth is an ellipsoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A geocode is a set of elevations based on particular values of the earth's radii.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following best defines a map projection?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the process used for converting all the location identifiers to a common scheme. 
B) It is a technique that involves dividing the earth into 60 north-south segments. 
C) It is a geographic boundary set up within a GIS. 
D) It is a technique for placing locations on the surface of the earth onto a flat surface. 
A) It is the process used for converting all the location identifiers to a common scheme. 
B) It is a technique that involves dividing the earth into 60 north-south segments. 
C) It is a geographic boundary set up within a GIS. 
D) It is a technique for placing locations on the surface of the earth onto a flat surface.

Question 7

Raster maps overcome the deficiencies of vector maps,but are difficult to create.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

GIS create information by manipulating and displaying data in a geospatial context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Application-specific programs are different from application programs for database systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)divides the earth into 60 north-south segments called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) territories 
B) dominions 
C) zones 
D) sections 
A) territories 
B) dominions 
C) zones 
D) sections

Question 11

A modifiable areal unit problem occurs when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a map displays colors,shades,or patterns in accordance with category values of underlying data 
B) an organization uses GIS to achieve its goals and objectives or to obtain a competitive advantage 
C) point-based spatial data are aggregated into regions and the results depend on how the regions are defined 
D) GIS sites have multiple users whose analyses can be invalidated by incorrect or unexpected data imports 
A) a map displays colors,shades,or patterns in accordance with category values of underlying data 
B) an organization uses GIS to achieve its goals and objectives or to obtain a competitive advantage 
C) point-based spatial data are aggregated into regions and the results depend on how the regions are defined 
D) GIS sites have multiple users whose analyses can be invalidated by incorrect or unexpected data imports

Question 12

________ run the GIS system,and maintain the currency of database data.

Accepted Answer

A) Field personnel 
B) Business intelligence users 
C) Developers 
D) Operations personnel 
A) Field personnel 
B) Business intelligence users 
C) Developers 
D) Operations personnel

Question 13

A raster map consists of points,lines,and shapes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A geographic information system (GIS)is an information system that captures,stores,analyzes,and displays ________ data.

Accepted Answer

A) geospatial 
B) geosynchronous 
C) geological 
D) geometric 
A) geospatial 
B) geosynchronous 
C) geological 
D) geometric

Question 15

Which of the following is true of vector maps?

Accepted Answer

A) They are easy to create. 
B) Once created,they scale perfectly. 
C) Their construction does not require any human involvement. 
D) They consist of pixels,each of which has some value. 
A) They are easy to create. 
B) Once created,they scale perfectly. 
C) Their construction does not require any human involvement. 
D) They consist of pixels,each of which has some value.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of raster maps?

Accepted Answer

A) They consist of points,lines,and shapes. 
B) They become blurry when enlarged. 
C) They do not distort straight lines. 
D) They are difficult to create from pictures and scanners. 
A) They consist of points,lines,and shapes. 
B) They become blurry when enlarged. 
C) They do not distort straight lines. 
D) They are difficult to create from pictures and scanners.

Question 17

One application for a geofence is to notify personnel when trucks or other containers are nearing their destination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A ________ is a geographic boundary set up within a GIS.

Accepted Answer

A) dominion 
B) geofence 
C) zone 
D) geocode 
A) dominion 
B) geofence 
C) zone 
D) geocode

Question 19

________ create GIS systems in response to requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) Developers 
B) Field personnel 
C) Business intelligence users 
D) Operations personnel 
A) Developers 
B) Field personnel 
C) Business intelligence users 
D) Operations personnel

Question 20

Which of the following does a raster map consist of?

Accepted Answer

A) points 
B) pixels 
C) lines 
D) shapes 
A) points 
B) pixels 
C) lines 
D) shapes

Exam 26: Geographic Information Systems

A dasymetric map displays colors,shades,or patterns in accordance with category values of underlying data.

Developers create GIS systems in response to requirements.

A map projection is a technique for placing locations on the surface of the earth onto a flat surface.

The best geometric model for the surface of the earth is an ellipsoid.

A geocode is a set of elevations based on particular values of the earth's radii.

Which of the following best defines a map projection?

Raster maps overcome the deficiencies of vector maps,but are difficult to create.

GIS create information by manipulating and displaying data in a geospatial context.

Application-specific programs are different from application programs for database systems.

The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)divides the earth into 60 north-south segments called ________.

A modifiable areal unit problem occurs when ________.

________ run the GIS system,and maintain the currency of database data.

A raster map consists of points,lines,and shapes.

A geographic information system (GIS)is an information system that captures,stores,analyzes,and displays ________ data.

Which of the following is true of vector maps?

Which of the following is true of raster maps?

One application for a geofence is to notify personnel when trucks or other containers are nearing their destination.

A ________ is a geographic boundary set up within a GIS.

________ create GIS systems in response to requirements.

Which of the following does a raster map consist of?

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