Geocoding

Question 1

What components in an address can be used for geocoding?

Answer 1

zip code
street name
house number
city
state

Question 2

Geocoding definition

Answer 2

transforming a description of a location into a location on a map

Question 3

What geoprocessing tool is used for geocoding?

Answer 3

Geocode addresses

Question 4

What is the process for using the geocode addresses tool?

Answer 4

1. Select locator service
2. select input table
3. choose address fields for parameters

Question 5

Geoprocessing tool for creating a geocoder

Answer 5

Create locator

Question 6

Place name locators

Answer 6

can use the proper name of a place to geocode it (hospital, landmark, mall, school)