Quiz on the History and Concepts of GIS

Who is known as the 'Father of GIS'?

• Jack Dangermond

• Roger Tomlinson

• Howard T. Fisher

• Michael Goodchild

In which year was the first computerized GIS developed?

• 1960

• 1963

• 1965

• 1981

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Information System

• Geospatial Information System

• Geographic Information Science

• Geospatial Information Science

Which software was created by Howard Fisher in 1964?

• MapInfo

• GRASS GIS

• ArcGIS

• SYMAP

What is the primary focus of Geographic Information Systems?

• Data visualization

• Spatial analysis

• Data storage

• Data collection

Which company was founded by Jack Dangermond?

• Esri

• Intergraph

• GRASS GIS

• MapInfo

What is one of the main components of a Geographic Information System?

• Television

• Radio

• Hardware

• Camera

What does the acronym NCGIA stand for?

• National Center for Geographic Information and Applications

• National Center for Geospatial Information and Analysis

• National Center for Geospatial Information and Applications

• National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for quality information?

• Relevance

• Complexity

• Timeliness

• Accuracy

What is the purpose of remote sensing in GIS?

• To store geographic information

• To capture information about the earth's surface

• To analyze spatial data

• To collect data from the ground