GPS and GIS Exam

What does GPS stand for?

• Geographic Positioning System

• Global Positioning System

• General Placement System

• Ground Processing System

Which of the following is NOT a component of GPS?

• Satellites

• Ground Stations

• Receivers

• Fiber Optic Cables

GIS stands for:

• Global Imaging System

• Geospatial Information System

• Geographic Information System

• Generalized Information Software

What is the minimum number of satellites required for GPS to determine a location in 3D?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The main purpose of GIS is to:

• Provide internet services

• Analyze and visualize spatial data

• Store music files

• Control satellite movement

Which type of map would best show elevation changes?

• Political Map

• Thematic Map

• Topographic Map

• Road Map

GPS operates based on:

Which of the following is used in GPS technology?

• Sound waves

• Light reflection

• Radio signals

• Magnetic fields

Which of the following is an application of GIS?

• Weather forecasting

• Land use planning

• Traffic management

• All of the above

The process of determining the exact location using GPS is called:

• Remote sensing

• Triangulation

• Tracking

• Mapping