FREE Esri Technical Data Management Questions and Answers
Which of the following are common practices for managing data in a geodatabase?
Please select 3 correct answers
A. Creating domains helps ensure data accuracy by restricting attribute values to predefined lists or ranges.
C. Using relationship classes helps maintain relationships between datasets (e.g., parcels and owners).
D. Regularly compressing the geodatabase optimizes performance by reducing table size and improving query efficiency.
B is incorrect because storing multiple versions without versioning can lead to data redundancy and inconsistencies.
Which geodatabase type is best suited for small-scale, single-user applications?
A file geodatabase is optimized for small-scale, single-user applications. It supports larger datasets than a personal geodatabase and offers better performance.
Enterprise geodatabases are used for multi-user, large-scale applications.
Personal geodatabases are outdated and limited to 2GB.
Cloud geodatabases are used for web-based, scalable applications but may not suit small-scale offline projects.
What is the primary purpose of versioning in an enterprise geodatabase?
Versioning allows multiple users to work on the same dataset without overwriting each other's changes. Changes are tracked in versions and can be reconciled and posted to the default version. It does not inherently optimize performance or reduce storage size.
Which tool would you use to validate the geometry of a feature class?
The Check Geometry tool identifies geometry errors in a feature class, such as null geometries or self-intersections.
Repair Geometry is used after identifying issues to correct them.
Reconcile Versions is for resolving conflicts in versioned data.
Validate Features is not a standard ArcGIS tool for checking geometry.
Which data format is ideal for sharing spatial data non-GIS users?
Please select 2 correct answers
GeoJSON is widely used in web applications and can be easily understood by non-GIS users.
CSV files with lat/long coordinates are simple and accessible in spreadsheets but limited in terms of spatial representation.
Shapefiles require GIS software to view, and file geodatabases are Esri-specific formats, making them less ideal for general sharing.