Question 1

What is the primary purpose of metadata?
A) To automatically populate fields when using an item for geoprocessing
B) To make an item searchable with a detailed description and relevant tags
C) To make sure an item has a descriptive name to view the file in ArcCatalog
D) To populate the Data Properties with information in addition to the default information

Accepted Answer

Metadata primarily serves to make an item searchable by providing a detailed description and relevant tags, which helps users understand the content and context of the data.

Question 2

A GIS user has an address and must display the location of the address as a point on the map. The user has a general idea of where the address is located but needs a precise result How should the user efficiently perform this task in ArcMap?
A) Type the full address in the search field of the Geocoding Toolbar, and press Enter
B) Zoom in to the city, pan to the street. and use the Address Inspector on the Geocoding Toolbar
C) Open the Go To XY tool and search the full address
D) Open the Geocode Addresses tool from the Geocoding Toolbar and search the full address

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

A GIS user creates a folder connection in ArcGIS Pro. Most of the user's work is typically done with the same collection of data. The user finishes that project and creates a new ArcGIS Pro project to begin working in a new geographic area. The folder connection has disappeared. What should the user do to persist that folder connection in multiple projects?
A) Make the folder connection with relative project paths
B) Always make file geodatabase connections
C) Set ArcGIS Pro to Work Offline to preserve the folder
D) Create a project template that contains the folder connection

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

An ArcMap user must determine the coordinate system of a dataset. Where is this information located?
A) Data Frame Properties > Source tab
B) Feature Class Properties > XY Coordinate System tab
C) Layer Properties > XY Coordinate System tab
D) Feature Class Properties > Source tab

Accepted Answer

The coordinate system of a dataset in ArcMap can be found in the Data Frame Properties under the Source tab.

Question 5

A GIS technician needs to export multiple maps of individual county parcels. Which action should the technician take to achieve this in ArcGIS Pro?
A) Enable Map Series pages
B) Export a map at the county scale
C) Export a layout to a .pdf format
D) Export a layout with compressed vector graphics

Accepted Answer

The technician should enable Map Series pages in ArcGIS Pro to export multiple maps of individual county parcels. This feature allows for the creation of a series of maps from a single layout, each focusing on a different feature or area, such as individual county parcels.

Question 6

A GIS user typically works with the same geodatabase, the same set of locators, and the same layers added to the map. What is the most efficient way to simplify new project creation?
A) Create a web map with all data > Import the map into new projects
B) Create a Project Template with all data > Open new projects from the template
C) Save all data to a folder > Add a folder connection to a new project > Add data from the folder connection
D) Save a project with all data > Begin by opening that project > Save as a new project

Accepted Answer

Creating a Project Template with all data allows the user to open new projects from the template, ensuring consistency and efficiency in project setup.

Question 7

A city planner is working with a map that represents areas of the city that are being evaluated for new construction and moving or eliminating certain streets. The planner is using the Create Feature Class geoprocessing tool to create a feature class that represents all streets as they would exist after the improvement project is completed. Which Geometry Type should the planner select for the feature class to identify the overall changes in length to the road network?
A) Multipoint
B) Polyline
C) Polygon
D) Multipatch

Accepted Answer

Polylines are used to represent linear features such as roads, making them suitable for identifying changes in the road network's length.

Question 8

Refer to the exhibit.  The exhibit below provides a conceptual view of a coordinate grid onto which all coordinate values snap to the grid mesh. The grid covers the extent of each dataset. An ArcGIS user is creating a new feature class, and needs to increase the numeric precision used to store the coordinate values. When modified, which of the following will increase the numeric precision used to store the coordinate values?
A) X,Y Tolerance
B) Z value
C) M Value
D) X,Y Resolution

Accepted Answer

The answer of Refer to the exhibit.  The exhibit...

Question 9

An ArcMap user needs to inspect the geometry and attribute schema properties of a file geodatabase feature class. The user does NOT want to add the feature class to a map. How should the user perform this task using the Catalog window?
A) Add or use a folder connection to the file geodatabase > Open the Item Description context menu of the data
B) Add or use a folder connection to the file geodatabase > Open the Properties context menu of the data
C) Navigate to the Conversion Tools > Export Metadata Toolset geoprocessing tool
D) Add or use a folder connection to the file geodatabase > Open the Properties context menu of the geodatabase

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ArcMap user needs to inspect the...

Question 10

An ArcGIS Pro user makes a selection on a feature layer using the following expression: Suburb is Equal to Abbey Caves The user opens the attribute table and notices the expression has been entered incorrectly. The expression should have been: Suburb does Not Equal Abbey Caves How should the user efficiently apply the correct selection expression?
A) Attribute Table > Calculate
B) Geoprocessing Pane > Select By Attributes > Build the correct query > Run
C) Attribute Table > Switch
D) Geoprocessing Pane > Select By Attributes > Clear the current selection > Build the correct query > Run

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ArcGIS Pro user makes a selection...

Question 11

A biologist must go into the field and record locations of every site that currently has standing water with mosquito larvae. Which application should the biologist use?
A) ArcGIS Online
B) ArcGIS Pro
C) Navigator for ArcGIS
D) Collector for ArcGIS

Accepted Answer

Collector for ArcGIS is designed for field data collection, allowing users to capture and update data directly from the field, which is ideal for recording locations with specific conditions like standing water with mosquito larvae.

Question 12

An ArcGIS user is developing a series of maps for a large scale transportation project The project manager needs a single file that contains all spatial products created for the project. Which ArcGIS platform application allows the user to store multiple maps and multiple layouts in a single file?
A) ArcMap
B) ArcGIS Pro
C) ArcGIS ArcReader
D) ArcGIS Earth

Accepted Answer

ArcGIS Pro allows users to store multiple maps and layouts in a single project file, making it suitable for managing all spatial products for a project.

Question 13

A researcher is mapping a small national park that has an east-west orientation near the equator. Which map projection should be used for this study area?
A) Transverse Mercator
B) Albers Equal Area Conic
C) Lambert Conformal Conic
D) Polar Stereographic

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher is mapping a small national...

Question 14

An ArcGIS user is creating a map of a village. The user needs the map to clearly display features such as streets, trees, and businesses in the village. Which scale should the user choose for this map?
A) Large scale to cover a small area of the ground with a high level of detail
B) Small scale to cover a small area of the ground with a high level of detail
C) Large scale to cover a large area of the ground with a low level of detail
D) Small scale to cover a large area of the ground with a low level of detail

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ArcGIS user is creating a map...

Question 15

Which data format can be added as an item to ArcGIS Online?
A) File geodatabase in a folder
B) Shapefile in a zipped folder
C) XML workspace document
D) Geometric network

Accepted Answer

ArcGIS Online supports adding shapefiles as items, but they must be compressed into a zipped folder before uploading.

Question 16

An ArcGIS Pro user spends 6 months performing analysis on a project The user must send the project to the cartographer to complete the final map layouts. The cartographer does NOT have access to all data storage locations that were used for the project. Which file format allows the user to send the completed project to the cartographer?
A) .ppkx
B) .aprx
C) .pagx
D) .Ipkx

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ArcGIS Pro user spends 6 months...

Question 17

An analyst has project data in the form of shapefiles What should the analyst do to import the data to a file geodatabase?
A) Run The Multipart To Singlepart geoprocessing tool
B) Upgrade the X,Y precision of the spatial reference during import
C) Create a spatial index on the shapefile prior to importing the data
D) Run The Feature Class To Feature Class geoprocessing tool

Accepted Answer

The Feature Class To Feature Class geoprocessing tool is used to import shapefiles into a file geodatabase by converting them into feature classes.

Question 18

A GIS analyst is working with a large number of polygon features in a layer in ArcGIS Pro and needs to display only a subset of features but retain all records in the attribute table. How should the analyst accomplish this task?
A) Apply a display filter on the polygon layer to exclude certain features based on a SQL expression.
B) Apply a definition query on the polygon layer to exclude certain features based on a SQL expression.
C) Apply a page query on the polygon layer to exclude certain features based on a SQL expression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A GIS analyst is working with a...

Question 19

A researcher is opening a new, blank ArcGIS Pro Project. Upon creating the ArcGIS Pro Project, a map is NOT visible. What should the researcher do to begin the project?
A) Insert a new basemap from the Insert tab
B) Make a folder connection to the file geodatabase
C) Insert a new map from the Insert tab
D) Insert a new layout from the Insert tab

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher is opening a new, blank...

Question 20

To leverage additional labeling properties, users can switch between Standard and Maplex labeling engines. Where is this change applied in ArcMap?
A) Labeling tab in the Layer Properties
B) Database Properties
C) Map Document Properties
D) Labeling toolbar

Accepted Answer

The answer of To leverage additional labeling properties, users can...

Exam 2: ArcGIS Desktop Entry 10.5

What is the primary purpose of metadata?

A GIS user has an address and must display the location of the address as a point on the map. The user has a general idea of where the address is located but needs a precise result How should the user efficiently perform this task in ArcMap?

An ArcMap user must determine the coordinate system of a dataset. Where is this information located?

A GIS technician needs to export multiple maps of individual county parcels. Which action should the technician take to achieve this in ArcGIS Pro?

A GIS user typically works with the same geodatabase, the same set of locators, and the same layers added to the map. What is the most efficient way to simplify new project creation?

An ArcMap user needs to inspect the geometry and attribute schema properties of a file geodatabase feature class. The user does NOT want to add the feature class to a map. How should the user perform this task using the Catalog window?

A biologist must go into the field and record locations of every site that currently has standing water with mosquito larvae. Which application should the biologist use?

An ArcGIS user is developing a series of maps for a large scale transportation project The project manager needs a single file that contains all spatial products created for the project. Which ArcGIS platform application allows the user to store multiple maps and multiple layouts in a single file?

A researcher is mapping a small national park that has an east-west orientation near the equator. Which map projection should be used for this study area?

An ArcGIS user is creating a map of a village. The user needs the map to clearly display features such as streets, trees, and businesses in the village. Which scale should the user choose for this map?

Which data format can be added as an item to ArcGIS Online?

An analyst has project data in the form of shapefiles What should the analyst do to import the data to a file geodatabase?

A GIS analyst is working with a large number of polygon features in a layer in ArcGIS Pro and needs to display only a subset of features but retain all records in the attribute table. How should the analyst accomplish this task?

A researcher is opening a new, blank ArcGIS Pro Project. Upon creating the ArcGIS Pro Project, a map is NOT visible. What should the researcher do to begin the project?

To leverage additional labeling properties, users can switch between Standard and Maplex labeling engines. Where is this change applied in ArcMap?