GST 101 - Module 1 Self-assessment Quiz

1. The 'Network' part of a GIS refers to both a computer network and social network.

True

False

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.

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

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

3. 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

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

Explanation

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

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

True

False

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.

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.