GST 101 - Module 1 Self-assessment Quiz

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Self-assessment quiz for GST 101 - Module 1 - What are Geographic Information Systems

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1.

GIS only works with spatial data and information.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The power of GIS is that it can work with both spatial and aspatial data.

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Managing data is typically the smallest part of any GIS project.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Managing data is typically the largest part of any GIS project. Data often needs to be acquired or created, filtered, modified, and otherwise prepared before use. This takes quite a bit of time.

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The ‘Network’ part of a GIS refers to both a computer network and social network.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Sharing data is a critical part of a GIS. Whether it is uploading or downloading a data set, or broadening your social network to gain access to data sets, networking is critical.

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Space can be measured in absolute, virtual, and cognitive terms.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Space is measured in absolute, relative, and cognitive terms.

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Cognitive space reflects people’s beliefs and experiences about a place.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Cognitive space reflects people's beliefs and experience about a space. Everyone has a different cognitive view of space.

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A coordinate system, such as Latitude and Longitude, is considered a nominal description of a location.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Latitude and Longitude is considered an absolute description of a location.

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Measuring distance between two cities based on the number of tanks of gas used in your car is a relative description of distance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Measuring distance using metrics other than absolute linear distance or human perception ("Are we there yet?!) is a relative description.

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GST 101 - Module 1 Self-assessment Quiz

GIS only works with spatial data and information.

Managing data is typically the smallest part of any GIS project.

The ‘Network’ part of a GIS refers to both a computer network and social network.

Space can be measured in absolute, virtual, and cognitive terms.

Cognitive space reflects people’s beliefs and experiences about a place.

A coordinate system, such as Latitude and Longitude, is considered a nominal description of a location.

Measuring distance between two cities based on the number of tanks of gas used in your car is a relative description of distance.