PRETEST MODULE-1

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Integration System

• Geographic Information System

• Global Information Software

• Geospatial Interaction System

Data preparation involves formatting and cleaning data for analysis.

• True

• False

According to Turban (2005), what is the definition of GIS?

• A collection of maps

• A computer-based system for managing spatial information

• A global positioning system

• A tool for weather forecasting

What is the primary purpose of data preparation in GIS?

• Collecting spatial information

• Profiling hardware components

• 
  Formatting and cleaning data for analysis

• 
  Creating maps

In GIS, what does spatial data represent?

• Data without positional value

• Non-geographic information

• Data with a position value on Earth's surface

• information about computer hardware

Which GIS form utilizes the internet as a communication medium?

• Desktop GIS

• Web GIS

• Mobile GIS

• Geographic Information System

What is the purpose of data raster in GIS?

• Representing geographic information as points

• Storing vector data in a database

• Consisting of cells with values like temperature

• Creating interactive map tools

Data analysis in GIS is the process of collecting spatial information.

• True

• False

Hardware components of GIS include a monitor, CPU, RAM, and printer.

• True

• False

What is the main advantage of Desktop GIS?

• Accessible through the internet

• Can be run only on mobile devices

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  Standalone application for analysis and data processing

• equires installation on multiple PCs for functionality