GIS BASICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What are the two types of information in geographic information? - ANS Attributes and
location
Attributes describe - ANS nonlocation information, such as ID numbers, names, and values.
Location describes - ANS where an object resides on the earth and includes x,y coordinates,
addresses, and points of interest.
GIS Components - ANS hardware, software, data, people, workflows
Spatial analytics - ANS identify trends, patterns, and relationships in data
Field Operations - ANS Field operations enable an organization's office staff and field workers
to access the same authoritative data sources via mobile devices, reducing reliance on paper-
based methods and increasing productivity and efficiency.
Mapping and Visualization - ANS view data from multiple sources, such as spreadsheets,
databases, and live data feeds, on a map.
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, Real-Time GIS - ANS monitors and displays data obtained from sensors or devices at specific
locations, enabling individuals to make real-time decisions.
3D GIS - ANS Three-dimensional GIS transforms 2D data into 3D models, bringing real-world
context to maps and providing new ways to add dimension to data for visualization and analysis.
Imagery and Remote Sensing - ANS provide tools and workflows that individuals can use to
extract information from imagery and remotely sensed data.
Data Collection and Management - ANS allow individuals to access, use, integrate, and store
business data in a GIS.
A hydrologist uses steam gauges to monitor the water flow during storms (scenario) -
ANS Real-time visualization and analytics
An analyst looks at crime trends within a city based on the locations of arrests over time
(scenario) - ANS Spatial analytics
An architect designs a new building and would like to see a 3D model of its proposed footprint
(scenario) - ANS 3D GIS
A storm causes damage to a town. Emergency workers are dispatched with mobile devices to
collect data on flooded areas around town (scenario) - ANS Field operations
A GIS analyst adds the locations of new parcels within the county to a database (scenario) -
ANS Data collection and management
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What are the two types of information in geographic information? - ANS Attributes and
location
Attributes describe - ANS nonlocation information, such as ID numbers, names, and values.
Location describes - ANS where an object resides on the earth and includes x,y coordinates,
addresses, and points of interest.
GIS Components - ANS hardware, software, data, people, workflows
Spatial analytics - ANS identify trends, patterns, and relationships in data
Field Operations - ANS Field operations enable an organization's office staff and field workers
to access the same authoritative data sources via mobile devices, reducing reliance on paper-
based methods and increasing productivity and efficiency.
Mapping and Visualization - ANS view data from multiple sources, such as spreadsheets,
databases, and live data feeds, on a map.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Real-Time GIS - ANS monitors and displays data obtained from sensors or devices at specific
locations, enabling individuals to make real-time decisions.
3D GIS - ANS Three-dimensional GIS transforms 2D data into 3D models, bringing real-world
context to maps and providing new ways to add dimension to data for visualization and analysis.
Imagery and Remote Sensing - ANS provide tools and workflows that individuals can use to
extract information from imagery and remotely sensed data.
Data Collection and Management - ANS allow individuals to access, use, integrate, and store
business data in a GIS.
A hydrologist uses steam gauges to monitor the water flow during storms (scenario) -
ANS Real-time visualization and analytics
An analyst looks at crime trends within a city based on the locations of arrests over time
(scenario) - ANS Spatial analytics
An architect designs a new building and would like to see a 3D model of its proposed footprint
(scenario) - ANS 3D GIS
A storm causes damage to a town. Emergency workers are dispatched with mobile devices to
collect data on flooded areas around town (scenario) - ANS Field operations
A GIS analyst adds the locations of new parcels within the county to a database (scenario) -
ANS Data collection and management
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
