Question 1

In the software component of a GIS,________ are created to add special-purpose features and functions on top of the raw GIS mapping capability.

Accepted Answer

A)  database management systems 
B)  GIS applications 
C)  application-specific programs 
D)  online platforms 
A)  database management systems 
B)  GIS applications 
C)  application-specific programs 
D)  online platforms

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of raster maps?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are easy to create from pictures and scanners. 
B)  They retain straight lines without any distortions. 
C)  They scale perfectly once created. 
D)  They have features that are readily identified by GIS applications. 
A)  They are easy to create from pictures and scanners. 
B)  They retain straight lines without any distortions. 
C)  They scale perfectly once created. 
D)  They have features that are readily identified by GIS applications.

Question 3

Google Earth is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  database management system 
B)  GIS application 
C)  application-specific program 
D)  inter-enterprise information system 
A)  database management system 
B)  GIS application 
C)  application-specific program 
D)  inter-enterprise information system

Question 4

A map scanner is an example of the ________ component of a GIS.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  application 
D)  DBMS 
A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  application 
D)  DBMS

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Operations personnel are involved in the capture of geospatial data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Differentiate between raster and vector maps.

Accepted Answer

A raster map consists of pixels,each of

Question 10

An important application of a geofence is to notify personnel when trucks or other containers are nearing their destination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the software component of a GIS,________ are created to add special-purpose features and functions on top of the raw GIS mapping capability.

Which of the following is an advantage of raster maps?

Google Earth is an example of a(n)________.

A map scanner is an example of the ________ component of a GIS.

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

Operations personnel are involved in the capture of geospatial data.

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

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

Differentiate between raster and vector maps.

An important application of a geofence is to notify personnel when trucks or other containers are nearing their destination.

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Exam 26: Geographic Information Systems GIS

In the software component of a GIS,________ are created to add special-purpose features and functions on top of the raw GIS mapping capability.

Which of the following is an advantage of raster maps?

Google Earth is an example of a(n)________.

A map scanner is an example of the ________ component of a GIS.

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

Operations personnel are involved in the capture of geospatial data.

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

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

Differentiate between raster and vector maps.

An important application of a geofence is to notify personnel when trucks or other containers are nearing their destination.

The Importance of Mis

Business Processes information Systems and Information

Organizational Strategy information Systems and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making problem Solving and Project Management

Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects

Mobile Systems

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Database Design

Using Microsoft Access 2013

Using Excel and Access Together

Network and Cloud Technology

Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Systems

Supply Chain Management

Hyper-Social Organizations and Knowledge Management

Database Marketing

Reporting Systems and OLAP

Systems Development Project Management

Agile Development

Business Process Management

International Mis

Filters