30 Questions
What is the purpose of a map in GIS?
To display real-world features and their geographic relationships
What is the function of menus in the context of computers?
To provide options for command input by users
Which term refers to data about data in GIS?
Metadata
What do network analysis queries in GIS typically reference?
Connected linear and node features
In GIS, what do menus on computers primarily provide?
Options for command input by computer users
What is the main difference between maps that exist digitally and those that exist manually (on paper)?
Digital maps can be interacted with electronically
What is accuracy in the context of Geographic Information Systems?
The closeness of observations or computations to their true spatial value
What is address matching?
The process of converting textual addresses to locations on a map
What is annotation in the context of Geographic Information Systems?
Text or labels plotted graphically on a map or drawing
What is the process of locating an address on a map called?
Address matching
What term is used to refer to the differential between the actual real-world location of a point and its assigned geographic coordinate?
Absolute accuracy
Which of the following is NOT a process described in the text?
Digitizing
What does network routing refer to in transportation networks?
Highlighting all node and link features along the optimal path between a starting point and one or more destinations
What is a non-graphic database also known as?
Non-Spatial
What does the term 'on-the-fly' refer to?
Temporary performance or activity when needed
What does network tracing refer to in utility networks?
Highlighting all node and link features within a gravity of pressure network that are both physically and logically connected to a test point
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of on-the-fly processing?
Highlighting all node and link features along the optimal path
What does the acronym GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
Which term refers to a set of tabular data records, each record containing multiple data fields?
Non-Graphic Database
What does the term 'Graphic User Interface' refer to?
All of the above
What is the purpose of 'ground control' in cartography?
To provide reference points for rectifying the scale and accuracy of cartographic products
What is the relationship between the 'graphic' and 'non-graphic' interface?
The graphic interface is used for spatial data, while the non-graphic interface is used for attribute data
What is the primary function of a Graphic User Interface (GUI)?
All of the above
What is the purpose of ground control points in cartography?
To rectify the scale and accuracy of cartographic products
What is the definition of a vector in the context of spatial data?
A mathematical object with precise direction and length but without specific location
What is the key purpose of a viewer software system in the context of spatial databases?
All of the above
What is the definition of a window in the context of spatial data?
A rectangular portion of a larger mapped area selected for display
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of a user interface?
Spreadsheets
What is the definition of a vector method for storing spatial data?
A method for storing spatial data involving assigning coordinates for each entity
What is the primary function of a full function read-write product in the context of spatial databases?
To support a rich command set that is greater than that available in viewer products
Learn about key terms and phrases related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in this glossary. This glossary is a subset of the one developed by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA). Explore terms like accuracy, absolute accuracy, and more.
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