GIS Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

Accepted Answer

Projector

Answer

Hardware

Answer

Software

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Data

Question 2

What is the process of converting real-world features into digital data for use in GIS called?

Accepted Answer

Digitizing

Answer

Classification

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Geocoding

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Interpolation

Question 3

What is the key difference between vector and raster data in GIS?

Accepted Answer

Vector data uses points, lines, and polygons to represent features, while raster data uses a grid of cells to represent continuous surfaces.

Answer

Vector data is always more accurate than raster data.

Question 4

What is the role of metadata in GIS?

Accepted Answer

Metadata provides information about the data, such as its source, accuracy, and how it can be used.

Answer

To store the actual data

Answer

To create maps