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GIS BASICS EXAM QUESTIONS WITHANSWERS
What are the two forms of data in geographic information? - ANSWER
Attributes and Location
Attributes describe non-location information such as ID numbers, names, and
values.
Location represents the location of an object on the earth, including x, y
coordinates, addresses, and points of interest.
GIS components include hardware, software, data, people, and workflows.
Spatial analytics identifies trends, patterns, and linkages in data.
Field Operations: ANSWER Field operations allow an organization's office
personnel and field workers to access the same authoritative data sources via
mobile devices, decreasing the need for paper-based procedures and enhancing
productivity and efficiency.
Mapping and Visualization - ANSWER View data from numerous sources,
including spreadsheets, databases, and live data feeds, on a map.
Real-Time GIS - ANSWER collects and displays data from sensors or devic
es in specific places, allowing people to make real-time decisions.
, 3D GIS - Answer Three-dimensional GIS converts two-dimensional data into
three-dimensional models, adding real-world context to maps and opening up
new possibilities for data presentation and analysis.
Imagery and Remote Sensing - ANSWER provides tools and methods for
extracting information from images and remotely sensed data.
Data Collection and Management - ANSWER enables users to access, use,
integrate, and store business data in a GIS.
A hydrologist uses steam gauges to monitor water flow during storms
(scenario). - ANSWER Real-time visualization and analytics.
An analyst examines crime trends within a city using the locations of arrests
over time (scenario). Spatial Analytics
An architect develops a new building and wants to see a 3D model of its
potential footprint (scenario). ANSWER: 3D GIS.
A storm damages a town. Emergency personnel are despatched using mobile
devices to collect data on flooded areas surrounding town (scenario). -
ANSWER Field Operations
A GIS analyst adds the positions of new parcels in the county to a database
(scenario). Data Collection and Management
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