Question 1

Which of the following statements 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 2

Geospatial data is data that can be ordered in reference to the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a drawback of vector maps?

Accepted Answer

A)  They become blurry when enlarged. 
B)  They make straight lines appear distorted and irregular. 
C)  Their construction requires human involvement in most cases. 
D)  Their features cannot be readily identified by GIS applications. 
A)  They become blurry when enlarged. 
B)  They make straight lines appear distorted and irregular. 
C)  Their construction requires human involvement in most cases. 
D)  Their features cannot be readily identified by GIS applications.

Question 4

A modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP)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 5

Which of the following users for GIS applications is involved in capturing geospatial 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 6

Most GIS expect geospatial analysts to know how to use the tools they provide for accomplishing particular tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once created,vector maps scale perfectly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In today's world,geographic information systems operate on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud-based, thin-client applications alone 
B)  thick-client, client-server applications alone 
C)  stand-alone computers but not on client-server applications 
D)  thick-client, thin-client, and stand-alone applications 
A)  cloud-based, thin-client applications alone 
B)  thick-client, client-server applications alone 
C)  stand-alone computers but not on client-server applications 
D)  thick-client, thin-client, and stand-alone applications

Question 9

Explain the procedures that are necessary for using a GIS.

Accepted Answer

For Web sites like Google Maps and Bing

Question 10

Which of the following statements 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 have features that are readily identifiable by GIS applications. 
A)  They consist of points, lines, and shapes. 
B)  They become blurry when enlarged. 
C)  They do not distort straight lines. 
D)  They have features that are readily identifiable by GIS applications.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How do maps deceive users?

Accepted Answer

All flat maps require distortions of som

Question 13

Which of the following users for GIS applications creates 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 14

What is asset tracking?

Accepted Answer

Asset tracking is one of the organizatio

Question 15

Explain in brief how GIS maps are constructed.

Accepted Answer

A GIS map typically consists of layers o

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To construct a map,a GIS application needs to convert all location identifiers to a common scheme by a process called geocaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A house hunter who uses GIS to search for houses in a neighborhood is a business intelligence user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ data are data that can be ordered in reference to the earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Geological 
B)  Geometric 
C)  Geosynchronous 
D)  Geospatial 
A)  Geological 
B)  Geometric 
C)  Geosynchronous 
D)  Geospatial

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Geographic Information Systems GIS

Which of the following statements is true of vector maps?

Geospatial data is data that can be ordered in reference to the earth.

Which of the following is a drawback of vector maps?

A modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP)occurs when ________.

Which of the following users for GIS applications is involved in capturing geospatial data?

Most GIS expect geospatial analysts to know how to use the tools they provide for accomplishing particular tasks.

Once created,vector maps scale perfectly.

In today's world,geographic information systems operate on ________.

Explain the procedures that are necessary for using a GIS.

Which of the following statements is true of raster maps?

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

How do maps deceive users?

Which of the following users for GIS applications creates GIS systems in response to requirements?

What is asset tracking?

Explain in brief how GIS maps are constructed.

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

To construct a map,a GIS application needs to convert all location identifiers to a common scheme by a process called geocaching.

A house hunter who uses GIS to search for houses in a neighborhood is a business intelligence user.

________ data are data that can be ordered in reference to the earth.

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

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