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