Deck 5: Geographic Information

Question 1

Cartography is the science of Geographic Information Systems.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

When a Global Positioning Satellite signal bounces off something it is said to have created a multi-path.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Polygons are also known as points.

Question 5

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

Question 6

An attribute is what is known about the traits or qualities of a map feature.

Question 7

Vector data works well with image data.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Geocoding is the process of creating maps.

Question 10

Demographics refers to the number and characteristics of people who live in a certain area.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Global Positioning satellites are ________ information in spheres.

A) receiving
B) transmitting
C) orbiting
D) none of the above

Question 13

The Department of Defense (DOD)has employed ________ so that Global Positioning Satellite signals are less accurate when used by non-DOD personnel.

A) clock drift
B) dilution of precision
C) error budget
D) selective availability

Question 14

One of primary applications of Global Positioning Satellite technology is inclusion of GPS receivers in patrol cars. This can be used for ________ technology.

A) universal transverse mercator (UTM)
B) automatic vehicle location (AVL)
C) state plane coordinate (SPC)
D) dilution of precision (DOP)

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Latitude and Longitude are measured in ________, minutes and seconds.

A) points
B) degrees
C) days
D) hours

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

The Department of Defense Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging System (NAVSTAR) uses ________ as means to calculate location.

A) dilution of precision (DOP)
B) single angle on arrival (SAOA)
C) angle on arrival (AOA)
D) time distance on arrival (TDOA)

Question 19

There are three kinds of spatial data contained in a Geographic Information System, ________, ________ and ________.

A) points, lines, areas
B) points, attributes, values
C) points, attributes, areas
D) points, lines, attributes

Question 20

Geographic Information Systems create visual representation of ________ databases.

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

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 27

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

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

Question 28

Discrete sites are those that have:

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

Question 29

Basic Geographic Information Systems data can be obtained from:

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

Question 30

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

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