GST 101 - Module 1 Self-assessment Quiz

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

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

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

    • True

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

    • True

    • 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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  • 4. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 

    GIS only works with spatial data and information.

    • True

    • False

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

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Latitude and Longitude is considered an absolute description of a location.

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  • 7. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Space is measured in absolute, relative, and cognitive terms.

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