Question 1

Define a "primary key."

Accepted Answer

A primary key is a unique identifier for

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about a relational database?

Accepted Answer

A)  The database is made of separate tables. 
B)  None of these is correct. 
C)  A primary key and a foreign key are needed to relate two tables in the database. 
D)  Attributes in the database can be numeric or character. 
A)  The database is made of separate tables. 
B)  None of these is correct. 
C)  A primary key and a foreign key are needed to relate two tables in the database. 
D)  Attributes in the database can be numeric or character.

Question 3

Data that can be differentiated by a ranking relationship are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal data 
B)  interval data 
C)  ordinal data 
D)  ratio data 
A)  nominal data 
B)  interval data 
C)  ordinal data 
D)  ratio data

Question 4

Explain the difference between a feature attribute table and an attribute table such as an Excel file.

Accepted Answer

A feature attribute table is a component

Question 5

Explain how the attribute domain rule works in a geodatabase.

Accepted Answer

The attribute domain rule in a geodataba

Question 6

Explain the similarity, as well as the difference, between a join operation and a relate operation.

Accepted Answer

A join operation and a relate operation

Question 7

Suppose you have received a vegetation map from the US Forest Service. The map has a field called area, which is measured in square meters. But you need area measurements in acres for your project. Describe the procedure you will follow to solve the problem. (The equation for converting square meters to acres is: acres = area in m2 / 1000000 * 247.11)

Accepted Answer

To convert the area measurements from sq

Question 8

Similar to business management, a GIS also uses a database management system to manage attribute data. What separate GIS from business management?

Accepted Answer

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and

Define a "primary key."

Which of the following is not true about a relational database?

Data that can be differentiated by a ranking relationship are called:

Explain the difference between a feature attribute table and an attribute table such as an Excel file.

Explain how the attribute domain rule works in a geodatabase.

Explain the similarity, as well as the difference, between a join operation and a relate operation.

Similar to business management, a GIS also uses a database management system to manage attribute data. What separate GIS from business management?

Introduction

Coordinate Systems

Vector Data Model

Raster Data Model

GIS Data Acquisition

Geometric Transformation

Spatial Data Accuracy and Quality

Data Display and Cartography

Data Exploration

Vector Data Analysis

Raster Data Analysis

Terrain Mapping and Analysis

Viewshed and Watershed Analysis

Spatial Interpolation

Geocoding and Dynamic Segmentation

Least Cost Path and Network Analysis

GIS Models and Modeling

Filters

Exam 8: Attribute Data Management

Define a "primary key."

Which of the following is not true about a relational database?

Data that can be differentiated by a ranking relationship are called:

Explain the difference between a feature attribute table and an attribute table such as an Excel file.

Explain how the attribute domain rule works in a geodatabase.

Explain the similarity, as well as the difference, between a join operation and a relate operation.

Similar to business management, a GIS also uses a database management system to manage attribute data. What separate GIS from business management?

Introduction

Coordinate Systems

Vector Data Model

Raster Data Model

GIS Data Acquisition

Geometric Transformation

Spatial Data Accuracy and Quality

Data Display and Cartography

Data Exploration

Vector Data Analysis

Raster Data Analysis

Terrain Mapping and Analysis

Viewshed and Watershed Analysis

Spatial Interpolation

Geocoding and Dynamic Segmentation

Least Cost Path and Network Analysis

GIS Models and Modeling

Filters