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GPS Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What information does a GPS device receive from satellites?

a)

Temperature data

b)

Time-sent information

c)

Weather updates

d)

Speed of light

2.

What defines the device location in a GPS system?

a)

Intersection point of multiple satellites

b)

Intersection point of two satellites

c)

Intersection point of a single satellite

d)

Intersection point of the sun and moon

3.

What is accurately known about GPS satellites?

a)

Their color

b)

Their positions

c)

Their size

d)

Their speed

4.

What is the main purpose of the GPS device receiving signals?

a)

To play music

b)

To calculate distance to satellites

c)

To display advertisements

d)

To send messages

5.

What is the latitude range covered by the GPS satellites as shown in the diagram?

a)

0° to 30°

b)

30° to 60°

c)

-60° to 60°

d)

-90° to 90°

6.

What does WAAS stand for?

a)

Wide Area Augmentation System

b)

Wide Area Adjustment System

c)

Wide Area Alignment System

d)

Wide Area Accuracy System

7.

Which accuracy level is achieved by the original GPS system?

a)

3-5 meters (10-16 ft)

b)

Less than 3 meters (10 ft)

c)

Within 100 meters (328 ft)

d)

Within 15 meters (49 ft)

8.

Which system improves GPS accuracy to less than 3 meters?

a)

Original GPS

b)

Selective availability removed

c)

Differential position (GDPS)

d)

Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

9.

What is the effect of having a "Poor GDOP" on precision?

a)

Decreases precision

b)

Increases precision

c)

No effect on precision

d)

Improves signal strength

10.

How does "Good GDOP" affect the accuracy of positioning?

a)

Increases accuracy

b)

Decreases accuracy

c)

No effect on accuracy

d)

Reduces signal strength

11.

What does WAAS stand for in GPS augmentation systems?

a)

Wide Area Augmentation System

b)

Worldwide Area Augmentation System

c)

Wide Area Accuracy System

d)

Wide Augmentation Accuracy System

12.

What is the abbreviation for Global Differential GPS?

a)

GDGPS

b)

GGPS

c)

GDG

d)

GDS

13.

What is the primary purpose of GPS augmentation systems?

a)

To increase GPS accuracy

b)

To decrease GPS signal strength

c)

To provide GPS entertainment

d)

To reduce GPS usage

14.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of NDGPS?

a)

Corrects GPS for increased accuracy

b)

Provides entertainment services

c)

Uses accurately surveyed locations

d)

Developing system for 10-15 cm accuracy

15.

What is the primary purpose of WAAS?

a)

Aircraft navigation for all phases of flight

b)

Weather forecasting

c)

Air traffic control

d)

Passenger communication