18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a core component of a GIS system architecture?
Real-time satellite imagery integration
Which of the following is NOT a typical application of GIS technology?
Performing complex financial calculations
In the context of GIS, what do the rows in an attribute table typically represent?
Geographic features or records
Which of the following is NOT a capability provided by GIS applications, according to the given information?
Conducting statistical analysis on non-spatial data
Which of the following is an example of a GIS application mentioned in the given information?
Portland Maps Interactive map platform
According to the information provided, what is the purpose of the PDX Bus Application?
To provide real-time bus arrival information using GIS and GPS services
What are the five components of a GIS system?
Software, hardware, data, people, methods
What is the full form of GUI in the context of GIS?
Graphic User Interface
Which GIS software company released ArcView in the 1990s?
Esri
What does remote sensing primarily refer to in the context of GIS?
Satellite imagery or geospatial data collected from satellite sensors and airborne cameras
Which decade saw the development and enhancement of GIS being mainly driven by mainframe hardware?
Seventies and eighties
Which academic centers played a key role in the developments of spatial awareness and handling spatial data for GIS during the seventies and eighties?
Harvard and Esri
Which of the following is NOT an application of GIS mentioned in the given text?
Traffic routing and navigation
How does the PDX Reporter Application leverage GIS technology?
By providing geographically coded reports with accompanying photos
What role does GIS play in long-range city planning?
It aids in analyzing factors like economic development, housing, and environmental concerns
Which of the following statements about community development initiatives is NOT supported by the given text?
GIS is used to identify areas lacking access to healthcare facilities
How do logistics companies utilize GIS technology?
For route optimization and creating efficient delivery routes
Which of the following statements about GIS technology is NOT supported by the given text?
GIS is used for real-time monitoring of traffic conditions
Test your knowledge on the architecture and components of GIS systems, as well as the capabilities and applications of Geographic Information Systems. Explore topics such as storing GPS and Remote Sensing data, attribute tables, and various activities involving geographic data.
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