Deck 26: Geographic Information Systems

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

________ maps display colors,shades,or patterns in accordance with category values of underlying data.

A)Choropleth
B)Raster
C)Dasymetric
D)Vector

Question 6

Which of the following does a raster map consist of?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

Which of the following best defines a map projection?

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 10

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

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

Question 11

Andrew used Google Maps to find directions to Taco Terrain,a restaurant known for serving the best tacos in the city.Which of the following types of users for GIS applications best describes Andrew?

A)operations personnel
B)casual users
C)business intelligence users
D)field personnel

Question 12

To construct a map,the GIS application needs to convert all the location identifiers to a common scheme.This process is called ________.

A)geocoding
B)zonal marking
C)geofencing
D)project mapping

Question 13

Which of the following is true of raster maps?

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 14

A modifiable areal unit problem occurs when ________.

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 15

Which of the following is true of vector maps?

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

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

Question 17

________ create GIS systems in response to requirements.

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

Question 18

________ employ GIS to help solve a problem.

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

Question 19

________ are involved in the capturing of geospatial data.

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Differentiate between raster and vector maps.

Question 24

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

Question 25

Operations personnel are involved in the capture of geospatial data.

Question 26

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

Question 27

A business that wants to view a map of a customer's location is a business intelligence user.

Question 28

Explain in brief how GIS maps are constructed.

Question 29

The modifiable areal unit problem is a condition that occurs when point-based spatial data are aggregated into regions and the results depend on how the regions are defined.

Question 30

The Military Grid Reference System divides the earth into 60 north-south segments called zones.

Question 31

GIS consist of a blend of external geospatial and relational database data.

Question 32

Developers create GIS systems in response to requirements.

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

Once created,vector maps scale perfectly.

Question 36

What is a map projection?

Question 37

Vector maps lose their fidelity when their size is doubled or halved.

Question 38

Explain the procedures component of a GIS.

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

What is asset tracking?

Question 42

How does the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)work?