Components of GIS

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What types of hardware are used in a GIS system?

Centralized computer servers, desktop computers, and Web servers

What are the main components of a GIS system?

Hardware, Software, Data, People, and Methods

What is the main purpose of hardware in a GIS system?

To run the GIS software

What is the relationship between GIS software and hardware?

<p>GIS software can run on a wide range of hardware types</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the development of the Internet and Web-based applications affect the architecture of a GIS system?

<p>It results in Web servers becoming part of the system's architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

<p>To capture, store, analyze, and display data related to locations on Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core component of a GIS system?

<p>Customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does a GIS system primarily deal with?

<p>Spatial data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a GIS software?

<p>CLARK LABS</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary output of a GIS system?

<p>Reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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