ET Flashcards
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
Which software is known for its user-friendly interface and plug-in support?
* A. Google Earth
* B. QGIS
* C. AutoCAD
* D. ArcGIS
B. QGIS
What is the purpose of a heatmap in GIS?
* A. To display satellite imagery
* B. To show temperature variations
* C. To represent data density
* D. To overlay multiple datasets
C. To represent data density
What does the term “metadata” in GIS refer to?
* A. Spatial information only
* B. Detailed attribute data
* C. Data about data
* D. None of the above
C. Data about data
Which principle of cartography ensures a map is simple and uncluttered?
* A. Hierarchy
* B. Simplicity
* C. Harmony
* D. Clarity
B. Simplicity
What is the purpose of spatial analysis in GIS?
* A. To format and input data
* B. To identify patterns and relationships
* C. To collect spatial data
* D. To digitize paper maps
B. To identify patterns and relationships
Which hardware device is commonly used for GIS data collection in the field?
* A. Smartphone
* B. Desktop computer
* C. Server
* D. Router
A. Smartphone
What is one primary benefit of GIS in agriculture?
* A. Designing urban zones
* B. Monitoring crop health
* C. Building transportation networks
* D. Conducting legal surveys
B. Monitoring crop health
In GIS, what does georeferencing involve?
* A. Collecting attribute data
* B. Linking spatial data to coordinates
* C. Formatting raster data
* D. Building vector models
B. Linking spatial data to coordinates
What type of GIS data is best for analyzing temperature variations?
* A. Vector data
* B. Raster data
* C. Attribute data
* D. Geodatabase
B. Raster data
Which principle of map design focuses on organizing elements by importance?
* A. Simplicity
* B. Balance
* C. Hierarchy
* D. Clarity
C. Hierarchy
What is the purpose of a GIS database?
* A. To create 3D models
* B. To analyze and store spatial data
* C. To collect satellite images
* D. To format attribute tables
B. To analyze and store spatial data
Which data collection method uses GPS devices?
* A. Remote sensing
* B. Field surveys
* C. Satellite imaging
* D. Aerial photography
B. Field surveys
What is a primary use of GIS in public health?
* A. Zoning and land use
* B. Disease outbreak tracking
* C. Infrastructure development
* D. Resource management
B. Disease outbreak tracking
What is an example of attribute data in GIS?
A. Population statistics
* B. Road coordinates
* C. Land boundary lines
* D. Elevation models
A. Population statistics
Which step in the GIS workflow involves converting raw data into usable formats?
* A. Data Management
* B. Data Analysis
* C. Data Input
* D. Data Output
C. Data Input
What is the advantage of using thematic maps?
* A. Detailed 3D visualization
* B. Identification of spatial patterns
* C. High-resolution satellite imagery
* D. Basic attribute data analysis
B. Identification of spatial patterns
Which GIS feature helps combine multiple datasets for analysis?
* A. Data management
* B. Spatial overlay
* C. Attribute table
* D. Metadata collection
B. Spatial overlay
What is the role of cartographic standards in GIS?
* A. To add complex visualization features
* B. To ensure consistency and accuracy in maps
* C. To restrict data input options
* D. To manage raster formats
B. To ensure consistency and accuracy in maps
What is the key benefit of using satellite imagery in GIS?
* A. It simplifies manual surveys
* B. It provides real-time geographic data
* C. It eliminates the need for attribute data
* D. It uses vector formats exclusively
B. It provides real-time geographic data
Which GIS application supports biodiversity conservation?
* A. Urban zoning maps
* B. Transportation modeling
* C. Wildlife tracking systems
* D. Economic planning
C. Wildlife tracking systems
How does GIS assist in disaster response?
* A. By visualizing infrastructure designs
* B. By mapping hazard-prone areas
* C. By calculating vector distances
* D. By creating satellite imagery
B. By mapping hazard-prone areas
What type of map design principle ensures effective use of negative space?
* A. Simplicity
* B. Balance
* C. Harmony
* D. Hierarchy
A. Simplicity
Which component of GIS involves capturing geographic data?
* A. Data analysis
* B. Data collection
* C. Data input
* D. Data management
B. Data collection
What is one limitation of QGIS compared to ArcGIS?
* A. Fewer community forums
* B. Higher licensing costs
* C. Limited advanced features
* D. No plug-in support
C. Limited advanced features
Which principle of map design ensures clear distinctions between elements?
* A. Contrast
* B. Symmetry
* C. Layout
* D. Depth
A. Contrast
What is a common GIS application in environmental monitoring?
* A. Crime mapping
* B. Urban zoning
* C. Forest cover analysis
* D. Demographic studies
C. Forest cover analysis
What is the purpose of geoprocessing in GIS?
A. To visualize spatial data
* B. To perform operations on geographic data
* C. To digitize raster layers
* D. To export attribute tables
B. To perform operations on geographic data
Which GIS software is best for beginners due to its simplicity?
* A. QGIS
* B. ArcGIS
* C. Google Earth
* D. AutoCAD
C. Google Earth