Geographic Information System Flashcards

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using GIS in business applications?

Answer: To reduce the productivity

Using GIS in business applications offers several benefits, such as improving decision making, increasing efficiency, and enhancing communication. However, reducing productivity is not a benefit of using GIS. In fact, GIS is designed to streamline processes and provide valuable insights, ultimately leading to increased productivity. Therefore, the answer "To reduce productivity" is the correct choice as it goes against the purpose and advantages of using GIS in business applications.

Who is the leading company for GIS business applications?

Answer: ESRI

ESRI is the leading company for GIS business applications. They have established themselves as a global leader in the field of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. ESRI offers a wide range of GIS software and solutions that are used by various industries and organizations worldwide. Their products are known for their advanced capabilities, user-friendly interfaces, and comprehensive data analysis tools. ESRI's dominance in the GIS market, along with their continuous innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction, has solidified their position as the leading company in this field.

You work for the corporate office of a popular retail company that has recently begun using a GIS system. Which of the following would NOT be a good reason to use this system?

Answer: To track store credit card customers who have since closed their accounts

Using a GIS system would not be a good reason to track store credit card customers who have closed their accounts. A GIS system is typically used for spatial analysis and mapping, such as tracking retail locations, competitors, and customers. However, tracking closed accounts of store credit card customers does not require spatial analysis and mapping, as it is more related to customer relationship management or financial analysis.

Aspects of a GIS system do NOT include...

Answer: Legal representation of a physical location

A GIS system is a tool used to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. It involves various aspects such as cartography and remote sensing, photogrammetry and geography, and land surveying and mathematics. However, legal representation of a physical location is not a part of a GIS system. This aspect refers to the legal documentation and representation of a physical location, which is separate from the technical functionalities of a GIS system.

What can GIS NOT be used to visualize?

Answer: Tables

GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a powerful tool that can be used to visualize various types of data and information related to geographic locations. However, tables, which are structured data presented in rows and columns, cannot be directly visualized using GIS. While GIS can analyze and interpret the data within tables, it typically requires additional software or tools to present tabular data in a visual format. Therefore, GIS is not designed to directly visualize tables.

GIS deals with which kind of data

Answer: Spatial data

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.

By ‘spatial data’ we mean data that has

Answer: Positional values

data that represents the location, size, and shape of objects on the Earth's surface. This type of data includes information about the position or coordinates of these objects.

What is ‘Metadata’ ?

Answer: It is ‘ data about data’

Metadata is information that describes other data, providing details such as how, when, and by whom a particular set of data was collected, and how the data is formatted.

Spatial databases’ are also known as

Answer: Geodatabases

Spatial databases, which store and manage spatial data, are commonly referred to as geodatabases. They are designed to handle the complexities of geographic and spatial information.

Successful spatial analysis needs

Answer: All of the above

Successful spatial analysis requires appropriate software to process spatial data, appropriate hardware to handle the computational demands, and a competent user who understands how to effectively use the tools and interpret the results.

A (geographic) field is a geographic phenomena for which, for every point in the study area

Answer: A value can be determined

A (geographic) field refers to a continuous spatial distribution of a variable across a geographic area, meaning that a value can be determined at every point within the study area.