3E551 Volume 2 - GIS Basics
The import wizard for extensible markup language (XML) files has three windows; which window lists name conflicts? a. Page 1. b. Page 2. c. Page 3. d. Summary page.
b. Page 2
List the three types of vector data. a. Datum, Line, Polygon b. Point, Line, Polygon c. Point, Line, Contour d. Feature, Line, Polygon
b. Point, Line, Polygon
What are the three type groups of vector data? a. Points, lines, and imagery. b. Points, lines, and polygons. c. Points, polygons, and imagery. d. Points, lines, polygons, and imagery.
b. Points, Lines, and Polygons.
We group grids together by creating "samples" at larger scales by way of a. cylinders. b. pyramids. c. polygons. d. diamonds.
b. Pyramids
We create buffers based on a specified distance, an attribute distance, or as a. averages. b. multiple buffer rings. c. multiples of map units. d. a set of rings based upon the map scale.
b. Multiple Buffer Rings
What function is used to connect to data sources in a Map file? a. Add Data function b. Relate function c. Add Source function d. Add Map function
a. Add Data function
Which type of geodatabase can have multiple editors but only if they work on different parts of the data? a. File geodatabase. b. Personal geodatabase. c. Microsoft geodatabase. d. Enterprise geodatabase.
a. File Geodatabase
When exporting a .dwg to a shapefile, how many shapefile types are output by default? a. Five. b. Four. c. Three. d. Two.
a. Five
Which Item does the "Export Data" window not ask us to provide? a. Format. b. Output location. c. Features to export. d. Coordinate system.
a. Format
When converting a spreadsheet to a feature class, where must the file output be located? a. Geodatabase. b. Attribute table. c. Compressed folder. d. Microsoft access database.
a. Geodatabase
What does a GIS framework allow? a. It allows the GIS to match those of others and to ease the sharing of data between databases. b. It allows the users of GIS to access the AFCEC database c. It ensures that the GIS database is secure and protected from external threats d. It organizes GIS data into various catalogs for editing
a. It allows the GIS to match those of others and to ease the sharing of data between databases.
Which mission data set (MDS) represents the planning districts of the installation? a. Land use. b. Constraints. c. Future development plan. d. Common installation picture.
a. Land Use
The names of items in a legend replicate the names of a. layers. b. data frame properties. c. the legend attribute fields. d. feature classes in the database.
a. Layers
What three input fields do we specify when using the "Create Feature Class from XY Table" tool? a. Field1, Field2, and Field3. b. X field, Y field, and Z field. c. northing, easting, and elevation. d. point number, point code, and point type.
b. X field, Y field, and Z field
When performing a statistical analysis, which of these is NOT an output field? a. Sum. b. Count. c. Integral deviation. d. Frequency distribution.
c. Integral Deviation
In the "Geographic Coordinate System Transformations" window, how does the program rank options in the "Using" dropdown list? a. Alphabetically. b. Least suitable on top. c. Most suitable on top. d. Based upon date of creation.
c. Most suitable on top
Which analysis do we also refer to as "least cost routing?" a. Spatial. b. Integer. c. Network. d. Attribute.
c. Network
What are the three types of models we can create when generating a schema? a. Physical, logical, or rational. b. Logical, rational, or metadata. c. Physical, logical, or metadata. d. Physical, rational, or metadata.
c. Physical, Logical, or metadata
Give some examples of attribute fields for roads. a. Tree line, road length, pavement type b. Street name, pavement type, angle of elevation c. Road name, speed limit, road type d. Fire hydrant, manhole, monument
c. Road name, speed limit, road type
Which tables give data unique characteristics? a. Data. b. Excel. c. Raster. d. Attribute.
d. Attribute
What are the categories of MDL?
1. Installation and Mission Support 2. Infrastructure 3. Environment 4. Real Property 5. Energy 6. Transportation 7. Emergency Management 8. Safety 9. Security
What are the nine primary mission data sets according to AFI 32-7062, Comprehensive Planning?
1. Installation and Mission Support 2. Infrastructure 3. Environment 4. Real Property 5. Energy 6. Transportation 7. Emergency Management 8. Safety 9. Security
Which of the four files that make up a shapefile contains the coordinate system? a. .prj. b. .shx. c. .shp. d. .dbf.
a. .prj
What do we call a way of differentiating objects within the same feature class? a. Emulation. b. Explanation. c. Type coding. d. Enumeration.
Enumeration
What information does the 'Summary' display when importing XML? a. b. c. d.
Overview of the imported data.
What kind of analysis creates a layer comprised of intersected or united data? a. Overlay. b. Network. c. Attribute. d. Proximity.
a. Overlay
How does the 'buffer' created by the editing process protect the database? a. Prevents accidental modification or deletion of data. b. Discourages external threats through cyber-security measures. c. Limits capabilities when multiple editors are using the geodatabase. d. Prevents other editors from modifying or deleting data.
a. Prevents accidental modification or deletion of data.
What do we call the ratio of the size of an image to the number of grids per unit? a. Resolution. b. Image size. c. Dots per inch (DPI). d. Pixels per meter.
a. Resolution
We convert most raster, or image, files by changing the a. suffix. b. file size. c. location. d. filename.
a. Suffix
What is enumeration? a. An editing tool for assigning attributes. b. A way of differentiating features within the same feature class or layer. c. The unique and descriptive information of a feature(s). d. A method of discretizing or itemizing attributes within a feature.
b. A way of differentiating features within the same feature class or layer.
What is the last step in creating a geodatabase? a. Format the geodatabase. b. Add the schema to the geodatabase c. Update the geodatabase d. Save the geodatabase
b. Add the schema to the geodatabase
What are the six editor functions discussed? a. Create, edit, save, store, delete, and draw. b. Create, modify, delete, copy, paste, and move. c. Create, modify, store, delete, import, and export. d. Open, edit, save, delete, import, and export.
b. Create, modify, delete, copy, paste, and move.
In Toolbox, under which list do we find the Merge tool? a. Analysis. b. Data Management. c. Analyze Tools for Pro. d. Distributed Geodatabase.
b. Data Management
Which toolbar has tools for creating graphics as opposed to vector data? a. Edit. b. Draw. c. Georeferencing. d. Advanced editing.
b. Draw
Which tool do we use to create a new file of a layer's data in a different format? a. Draw. b. Export Data. c. Edit Features. d. Advanced Editor.
b. Export Data
How does catalog view and treat multifile shapefiles? a. No differently than file explorer. b. Grouped together, as a single file. c. As individual parts of the shapefile. d. Only the .shp file is viewed or treated.
b. Grouped together, as a single file.
To save a georeferenced image as a new file we select "Georeferencing" on the tool bar then a. Save. b. Rectify. c. Stop Editing. d. Update Georeferencing.
b. Rectify
A two-way relationship between data tables is a a. join. b. relate. c. union. d. representation.
b. Relate
Which tool allows the most control over the buffer process? a. Map Buffer. b. Analysis Tool. c. Buffer Wizard. d. Proximity Manager.
c. Buffer Wizard
What map data comprises facilities, physical features, and utilities within the installation boundary? a. Mission data set (MDS). b. Mission data layer (MDL). c. Common installation picture (CIP). d. Installation development plan (IDP).
c. Common Installation Picture (CIP)
Under which menu and tab in Catalog do we find the "Metadata Style" setting? a. File, Data. b. Edit, Options. c. Customize, ArcCatalog Options. d. Windows, View Metadata Styles.
c. Customize, ArcCatalog Options
Which properties window is used to change a Map file's coordinate system? a. Description b. Attribute c. Data Frame Properties d. More Options
c. Data Frame Properties
According to figure 1-21, what tab, under the Data Frame Properties, allows us to choose a coordinate system for the map? a. Grids. b. Data frame. c. Size and position. d. Coordinate system.
d. Coordinate System
What tab in the Catalog displays the metadata? a. Preview. b. Contents. c. Properties. d. Description.
d. Description
Which editor function allows us to specify an angle and a length to create a line or side of a polygon? a. Length. b. Direction. c. Deflection. d. Direction/length.
d. Direction/Length.
What is the difference between the Enterprise, File, and Personal geodatabases? a. Enterprise: multiple editors, File: multiple user, Personal: single user b. Enterprise: stored on Microsoft database , File: stored on PC, Personal: stored on network c. Enterprise: stored on PC, File: stored on network, Personal: stored on Microsoft database d. Enterprise: multiple user, File: multiple editors, Personal: single user
d. Enterprise: multiple user, File: multiple editors, Personal: single user
What is the first topology rule for vector data listed in the test? a. Proper georeferencing. b. No duplicate or ghost features. c. Polygons close on themselves. d. Features terminate at proper nodes.
d. Features terminate at proper nodes
In the "Export Map" window, what two settings adjust the quality of the output image? a. General and Format. b. Resolution and dots per inch (DPI). c. Resample Ratio and Image Quality. d. Output Image Quality and Resolution.
d. Output Image Quality and Resolution
Where do we adjust the size of the layout area and its orientation? a. Export Map. b. Print Preview. c. Printer Properties. d. Page and Print Setup.
d. Page and Print Setup
Define the term resolution in reference to raster data. a. A grid of squares each colored differently. b. Information that is stored as point, lines, or polygons. c. Another name for the number of frames in a video or image. d. Spatial detail of each pixel in the raster.
d. Spatial detail of each pixel in the raster
In which geographic information system program are subtype functions located? a. Map. b. Office. c. Catalog. d. Toolbox.
d. Toolbox
What are mathematical models that translate between coordinate systems. a. Evolutions. b. Translations. c. Declinations. d. Transformations.
d. Transformations
In the geodatabase context menu, under "Import", what tool do we use to import a schema? a. Raster datasets. b. Table (multiple). c. Feature class (multiple). d. XML workspace document.
d. XML workspace document
Three files generate when creating a schema; which file contains instructions on importing the schema? a. .tbx file. b. .sch file. c. .xml file. d. readme.doc.
d. readme.doc