Question 1

Most maps are ________ with the direction of north at the top.

Accepted Answer

A)  classified 
B)  increased 
C)  orientated 
D)  decreased 
A)  classified 
B)  increased 
C)  orientated 
D)  decreased C

Question 2

A thematic map is often used to overlay or compare data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Cartography is the science of Geographic Information Systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Geographic Information Systems are a combination of computer ________, ________, data and people producing a visual display of information.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware, software 
B)  systems, maps 
C)  maps, hardware 
D)  maps, software 
A)  hardware, software 
B)  systems, maps 
C)  maps, hardware 
D)  maps, software

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a component of Global Positioning Satellites?

Accepted Answer

A)  A network of satellites 
B)  A receiver 
C)  A space-based control station 
D)  A ground control station 
A)  A network of satellites 
B)  A receiver 
C)  A space-based control station 
D)  A ground control station

Question 6

A hidden area on a map is also called a discrete site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Geographic Information Systems create visual representation of ________ databases.

Accepted Answer

A)  existing 
B)  relational 
C)  crime 
D)  topographical 
A)  existing 
B)  relational 
C)  crime 
D)  topographical

Question 8

The process of putting crime or address information in to a Geographic Information Systems is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Data Input 
B)  GISoding 
C)  Mapcoding 
D)  Geocoding 
A)  Data Input 
B)  GISoding 
C)  Mapcoding 
D)  Geocoding

Question 9

Which of the following is a potential source of Global Positioning Satellite error?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective Availability 
B)  Atmospheric Conditions 
C)  Clock Drift 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Selective Availability 
B)  Atmospheric Conditions 
C)  Clock Drift 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Geographic Information Systems are different from traditional maps because of the ability to add information about features for analysis. This additional information is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Value Data 
B)  Feature Data 
C)  Tabular Data 
D)  Attribute Data 
A)  Value Data 
B)  Feature Data 
C)  Tabular Data 
D)  Attribute Data

Question 11

A potential source of Global Positioning Satellite error is the alignment of the satellites themselves. This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Precision Drift 
B)  Dilution of Alignment 
C)  Dilution of Precision 
D)  Alignment Drift 
A)  Precision Drift 
B)  Dilution of Alignment 
C)  Dilution of Precision 
D)  Alignment Drift

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a basic type of Global Positioning Satellite receiver law enforcement agencies can use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single Frequency 
B)  Coarse Acquisition 
C)  Carrier Phase 
D)  Dual-Frequency 
A)  Single Frequency 
B)  Coarse Acquisition 
C)  Carrier Phase 
D)  Dual-Frequency

Question 13

Basic Geographic Information Systems data can be obtained from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Government 
B)  Local and State Governments 
C)  Commercial Sources 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Federal Government 
B)  Local and State Governments 
C)  Commercial Sources 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The Department of Defense Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging System (NAVSTAR) consists of twenty-four satellites. ________ are actively used and ________ are considered spares.

Accepted Answer

A)  sixteen; eight 
B)  twenty-one; three 
C)  twenty; four 
D)  fifteen; nine 
A)  sixteen; eight 
B)  twenty-one; three 
C)  twenty; four 
D)  fifteen; nine

Question 15

Discrete sites are those that have:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unique Features 
B)  Unknown Features 
C)  Hidden Features 
D)  Common Features 
A)  Unique Features 
B)  Unknown Features 
C)  Hidden Features 
D)  Common Features

Question 16

Polygons are also known as points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When Geographic Information Systems produce maps, spatial data can be produced in two ways:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feature Data and Demographic Data 
B)  Vector Data and Feature Data 
C)  Vector Data and Raster Data 
D)  Raster Data and Feature Data 
A)  Feature Data and Demographic Data 
B)  Vector Data and Feature Data 
C)  Vector Data and Raster Data 
D)  Raster Data and Feature Data

Question 18

Vector data works well with image data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A waypoint can be a point on a map where you can double check your progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Any object to which we can assign an X and Y coordinate, or a specific location is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  A point 
B)  A polygon. 
C)  A line 
D)  An area 
A)  A point 
B)  A polygon. 
C)  A line 
D)  An area

Exam 5: Geographic Information

Most maps are ________ with the direction of north at the top.

A thematic map is often used to overlay or compare data.

Cartography is the science of Geographic Information Systems.

Geographic Information Systems are a combination of computer ________, ________, data and people producing a visual display of information.

Which of the following is NOT a component of Global Positioning Satellites?

A hidden area on a map is also called a discrete site.

Geographic Information Systems create visual representation of ________ databases.

The process of putting crime or address information in to a Geographic Information Systems is called:

Which of the following is a potential source of Global Positioning Satellite error?

Geographic Information Systems are different from traditional maps because of the ability to add information about features for analysis. This additional information is known as:

A potential source of Global Positioning Satellite error is the alignment of the satellites themselves. This is referred to as:

Which of the following is NOT a basic type of Global Positioning Satellite receiver law enforcement agencies can use?

Basic Geographic Information Systems data can be obtained from:

The Department of Defense Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging System (NAVSTAR) consists of twenty-four satellites. ________ are actively used and ________ are considered spares.

Discrete sites are those that have:

Polygons are also known as points.

When Geographic Information Systems produce maps, spatial data can be produced in two ways:

Vector data works well with image data.

A waypoint can be a point on a map where you can double check your progress.

Any object to which we can assign an X and Y coordinate, or a specific location is called:

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