GIS Components Organization Quiz
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What is the primary function of GIS?

  • Locating underground pipes and cables
  • Transforming and analyzing geographic databases (correct)
  • Mapping where things are
  • Digitizing and scanning documents
  • Which of the following is NOT a major practical application area of GIS technology mentioned in the text?

  • Locating underground pipes and cables
  • Land parcel-based zoning
  • Balancing loads in electrical networks
  • Identifying historical city maps (correct)
  • What are the two key questions addressed by GIS technology?

  • Who owns what? How much is it worth?
  • When and where? Who and what?
  • Where to go? Who to meet?
  • Where is what? What is where? (correct)
  • In GIS, what does 'digitize' refer to?

    <p>Converting physical maps into digital formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of analysis would help in tracking energy use in a facility according to the text?

    <p>Mapping quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of transforming geographic databases in GIS?

    <p>To derive meaningful insights for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Snow do during the cholera outbreak in Soho, London in 1854?

    <p>He analyzed the outbreak and was skeptical of the prevailing belief about cholera transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a GIS?

    <p>Storing and analyzing spatial data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential questions does GIS aim to answer?

    <p>Where, Why, What</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of a GIS system?

    <p>To store and analyze geographic data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Dr. John Snow skeptical during the cholera outbreak in London?

    <p>He doubted the hypothesis that cholera was spread through the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Dr. John Snow analyze the cholera outbreak in Soho, London?

    <p>1854</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Spatial Data Engine (SDE) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To manage spatial data for quicker retrieval from databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Internet Map Server (IMS) play according to the text?

    <p>Providing maps over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which GIS component is responsible for managing databases with spatial technology extension?

    <p>Spatial Data Engine (SDE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an Internet Map Server (IMS)?

    <p>Providing maps online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component mentioned in the text allows users unfamiliar with GIS to view and interact with maps through the Internet?

    <p>Internet Map Server (IMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Spatial Data Engine (SDE) from Internet Map Server (IMS) based on the text?

    <p>SDE manages spatial data in databases; IMS provides maps over the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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