ET Flashcards
(130 cards)
What does GIS stand for?
* A. Global Information System
* B. Geographic Information System
* C. Geospatial Integration Software
* D. General Information Studies
Answer: B. Geographic Information System
What type of data is represented by points, lines, and polygons in GIS?
* A. Raster Data
* B. Vector Data
* C. Attribute Data
* D. Spatial Data
Answer: B. Vector Data
Which component of GIS involves organizing and storing data for efficient access
and use?
* A. Data Collection
* B. Data Input
* C. Data Management
* D. Data Output
Answer: C. Data Management
Which of the following is an open-source GIS software?
* A. ArcGIS
* B. QGIS
* C. Google Earth
* D. AutoCAD
Answer: B. QGIS
What does raster data in GIS primarily represent?
* A. Continuous data like satellite images
* B. Discrete data like roads and buildings
* C. Textual data for attribute information
* D. Geographical coordinates of landmarks
Answer: A. Continuous data like satellite images
Which GIS component includes tools like ArcGIS and QGIS?
* A. Data
* B. Software
* C. Hardware
* D. Methods
Answer: B. Software
In GIS, what is the purpose of data analysis?
* A. To collect and digitize spatial data
* B. To derive meaningful insights from data
* C. To store data efficiently
* D. To visualize data outputs
Answer: B. To derive meaningful insights from data
What is the main purpose of thematic layers in GIS?
* A. To combine different data formats
* B. To overlay spatial data for detailed analysis
* C. To digitize raster data into vector formats
* D. To store attribute data for locations
Answer: B. To overlay spatial data for detailed analysis
Which of the following is an application of GIS in urban planning?
* A. Monitoring crop health
* B. Identifying flood-prone areas
* C. Designing transportation networks
* D. Analyzing population density
Answer: C. Designing transportation networks
What does attribute data in GIS provide?
* A. Location-based information
* B. Numerical elevation models
* C. Non-spatial details about places
* D. Raster image details
Answer: C. Non-spatial details about places
Which GIS data type uses pixels to represent geographic information?
* A. Raster Data
* B. Vector Data
* C. Attribute Data
* D. Tabular Data
Answer: A. Raster Data
What is an advantage of open-source GIS software like QGIS?
* A. Higher cost for enterprise use
* B. Requires proprietary licenses
* C. Free access and customization
* D. Limited user community support
Answer: C. Free access and customization
- What is the first step in the GIS workflow?
* A. Data Collection
* B. Data Input
* C. Data Analysis
* D. Data Output
Answer: A. Data Collection
What type of data is represented by coordinates and landmarks?
* A. Attribute Data
* B. Spatial Data
* C. Raster Data
* D. Tabular Data
B. Spatial Data
Which principle of map design ensures that map elements are well-organized?
* A. Simplicity
* B. Balance
* C. Harmony
* D. Hierarchy
B. Balance
In GIS, what is the role of hardware components?
* A. Storing and analyzing data
* B. Digitizing paper maps
* C. Running GIS software
* D. Collecting attribute data
C. Running GIS software
What is a primary feature of ArcGIS?
* A. Limited data integration
* B. Proprietary software license
* C. Open-source plugin support
* D. Basic map visualization
B. Proprietary software license
What does the term “layers” in GIS refer to?
* A. Steps in data collection
* B. Thematic datasets overlaid for analysis
* C. Geographic coordinate systems
* D. Attribute data for locations
B. Thematic datasets overlaid for analysis
Which GIS workflow step involves digitizing and formatting raw data?
* A. Data Output
* B. Data Collection
* C. Data Input
* D. Data Management
C. Data Input
What is one of the weaknesses of ArcGIS?
* A. Limited community support
* B. High system requirements
* C. Lack of visualization tools
* D. No proprietary license
B. High system requirements
What type of data is essential for urban planners using GIS?
* A. Topographic data only
* B. Demographic and spatial data
* C. Raster data exclusively
* D. Atmospheric data
B. Demographic and spatial data
Which of the following tools is commonly used for GIS-based spatial analysis?
* A. Microsoft Excel
* B. AutoCAD
* C. ArcGIS
* D. Adobe Illustrator
C. ArcGIS
What is the main difference between raster and vector data?
* A. Raster data is represented by points; vector data uses grids
* B. Raster data uses grids; vector data uses points, lines, and polygons
* C. Raster data is 3D; vector data is 2D
* D. Raster data is textual; vector data is numerical
B. Raster data uses grids; vector data uses points, lines, and polygons
In which GIS application would identifying flood-prone areas be most useful?
* A. Transportation planning
* B. Disaster management
* C. Retail site selection
* D. Climate modeling
B. Disaster management