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What types of hardware are used in a GIS system?

Only desktop computers
Centralized computer servers, desktop computers, and Web servers (correct)
Centralized computer servers and desktop computers
Only computer servers

What are the main components of a GIS system?

Hardware, Software, Data, People, and Algorithms
Hardware, Software, Data, People, and Methods (correct)
Hardware, Software, Data, Processes, and Outputs
Hardware, Software, Databases, Analysts, and Procedures

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

To store and manipulate data
To enable web-based applications and services
To run the GIS software (correct)
To provide input devices for end users

What is the relationship between GIS software and hardware?

GIS software can run on a wide range of hardware types (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It results in Web servers becoming part of the system's architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To capture, store, analyze, and display data related to locations on Earth's surface (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Customers (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Spatial data (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

CLARK LABS (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary output of a GIS system?

Reality (A) Signup and view all the answers