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     If you could not find the exact school that you were looking for on an ArcMap map display, what would be the best (quickest) way to find it?

    • Use the Identify tool and click on the schools
    • Open the school table, click on the record, then look for the selected school on the map.
    • Use the Measure to find the shortest route
    • Use the Measure to find the closest school.
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This quiz, titled 'Study_Guide_Intro to GIS Tools and Processes_Book 2', assesses knowledge on key GIS tools like ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox. It covers map documents, data frames, and attribute tables, essential for students and professionals in geographic information systems.

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  • 2. 

     Add-on software products that run with ArcGIS to enhance its capabilities are called

    • Extensions

    • Layouts

    • Scripts

    • Tables

    Correct Answer
    A. Extensions
    Explanation
    Extensions are add-on software products that run with ArcGIS to enhance its capabilities. These extensions provide additional functionality and tools that are not available in the core ArcGIS software. They allow users to perform specialized tasks and analysis, such as spatial analysis, 3D visualization, or data management. Extensions can be developed by Esri or by third-party developers, and they can be purchased separately from the core ArcGIS software.

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  • 3. 

     What would be the best zoom function to use if you wanted to get a closer look at some selected records on the map?

    • Zoom In

    • Zoom to Full Extent

    • Zoom to Layer

    • Zoom to Selected Features

    Correct Answer
    A. Zoom to Selected Features
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1)

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  • 4. 

     Joining tables is a very important feature in ArcView because

    • data needed for analysis may be contained in two tables

    • only one table may be used in each ArcView project.

    • some data may be incorrect

    • it must be done in every ArcView project.

    Correct Answer
    A. data needed for analysis may be contained in two tables
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 2)

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  • 5. 

    How would data that lists the addresses of all restaurants in your county appear in an ArcGIS attribute table?

    • Column

    • Menu

    • Record

    • Row

    Correct Answer
    A. Column
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1)

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  • 6. 

     The process of cropping the extent of one layer to the extent of another layer is called 

    • Clipping features

    • Dissolving features

    • Inputting features

    • OResulting featuresption 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Clipping features
    Explanation
    The process of cropping the extent of one layer to the extent of another layer is known as clipping features. This technique allows for the removal of any areas outside the desired extent, resulting in a new layer that only contains the clipped features.

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  • 7. 

    A component of an ArcGIS project that displays data about map features in tabular form is called a 

    • Attribute Table

    • Layout

    • Project

    • View

    Correct Answer
    A. Attribute Table
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1 )

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  • 8. 

     Which of the following is an example of a quantitative attribute?

    • Address

    • Name

    • Population

    • Telephone number

    Correct Answer
    A. Population
    Explanation
    Population is an example of a quantitative attribute because it represents a numerical value that can be measured and compared. It refers to the total number of individuals or objects in a particular group or area. Unlike address, name, or telephone number, which are qualitative attributes, population can be quantified and analyzed using statistical methods.

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  • 9. 

     Collections of geographic data that are alike are called

    • Charts

    • Layers

    • Projects

    • Scripts

    Correct Answer
    A. Layers
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 1 )

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  • 10. 

    How would data that lists the name, address and phone number of one restaurant in your county appear in an ArcGIS attribute table? 

    • Column

    • Field

    • Menu

    • Row

    Correct Answer
    A. Row
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1)

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  • 11. 

     What ArcGIS function allows you to navigate more quickly to data storage locations?

    • Add Data

    • Browse

    • Connect to folder

    • Menus

    Correct Answer
    A. Connect to folder
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 3 )

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  • 12. 

    A component of an ArcGIS project that displays data frames, charts, reports and other graphic elements that may be printed is called a

    • Extension

    • Layout

    • Script

    • Table

    Correct Answer
    A. Layout
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 2 )

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  • 13. 

     To create a new data layer from selected records in an existing data layer, what ArcMap option must you use?

    • Add data

    • Export data

    • Import data

    • Rectify data

    Correct Answer
    A. Export data
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 4)

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  • 14. 

     Measurements taken in GIS analysis may differ based on the coordinate system and map projection used because

    • the features being measured would probably differ

    • the units of measurement would be different.

    • different map projections have different degrees of distortion.

    • locations on the face of the Earth are constantly changing making accurate measurement impossible.

    Correct Answer
    A. different map projections have different degrees of distortion.
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 5)

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  • 15. 

     Map elements such as a legend, scale bar, north arrow, etc. are needed for a map layout because

    • they are legally required for all printed maps.

    • a map cannot be printed from ArcMap without these elements

    • otherwise the data contained in the map cannot be fully understood.

    • they serve to map the map layout more attractive.

    Correct Answer
    A. otherwise the data contained in the map cannot be fully understood.
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1)

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  • 16. 

    An  area that is drawn at a uniform distance around a feature is called a

    • Buffer

    • Census

    • Clip

    • Dissolve

    Correct Answer
    A. Buffer
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 4)

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  • 17. 

     The process of reducing the amount of detail in a layer by removing boundaries of areas with the same attribute value is called

    • Clipping features

    • Dissolving features

    • Inputting features

    • Resulting features

    Correct Answer
    A. Dissolving features
    Explanation
    Dissolving features is the process of reducing the amount of detail in a layer by removing boundaries of areas with the same attribute value. This means that areas with the same attribute value are merged together, resulting in a simplified representation of the layer. Clipping features, inputting features, and resulting features do not involve the same process of reducing detail by removing boundaries with the same attribute value.

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  • 18. 

     Different map projections are used for different GIS projects because

    • only UTM coordinate systems can be used for computer-aided geographic analysis.

    • the same map projection cannot be used for more than one project

    • spherical coordinate systems are the best systems to use for GIS analysis

    • the map projection that is best for the study area should be used.

    Correct Answer
    A. the map projection that is best for the study area should be used.
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 5)

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  • 19. 

     Which of the following is an example of a Select by Attribute query?

    • Selecting all roads that intersect streams

    • Selecting all schools contained in a congressional district

    • Selecting all census tracts with a per capita income less than $15,000

    • Selecting all schools located within 1 mile of a railroad

    Correct Answer
    A. Selecting all census tracts with a per capita income less than $15,000
    Explanation
    Unit 2, Lesson 2)

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  • 20. 

     Where can the symbology for a data file be specified in ArcMap?

    • Data Frame Properties

    • Effects

    • Layer Properties

    • Page Setup

    Correct Answer
    A. Layer Properties
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1 )

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  • 21. 

    An ArcMap file that contains data frames, layouts, scripts, and sometimes charts is  called a         

    • Cartographic file

    • Map Document

    • Projection

    • Selection

    Correct Answer
    A. Map Document
    Explanation
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  • 22. 

     When using data with differing coordinate systems, which coordinate system is used when ArcMap reprojects data “on-the-fly?”

    • Geographic

    • The projection of the last layer added to ArcMap

    • The projection of the first layer added to ArcMap

    • UTM

    Correct Answer
    A. The projection of the first layer added to ArcMap
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 5)

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  • 23. 

    In order to display data from a table of longitude/latitude coordinates in ArcMap, what option must be used? 

    • Display X,Y Data

    • Geocoding

    • Geoprocessing

    • Georeferencing

    Correct Answer
    A. Display X,Y Data
    Explanation
    To display data from a table of longitude/latitude coordinates in ArcMap, the option "Display X,Y Data" must be used. This option allows the user to input the coordinates from the table and plot them on a map. It helps to visualize the spatial distribution of the data points based on their longitude and latitude values. Geocoding is the process of converting addresses into geographic coordinates, while geoprocessing involves analyzing and manipulating spatial data. Georeferencing is used to align geographic data to a specific coordinate system.

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  • 24. 

    What would be the best attribute-related query expression to use if you wanted to find all elementary schools in Smith county? 

    • (([County_Name] = Smith) and (([School_Type] = “Elementary”) not (“Middle School”) and not (“High School”))

    • (([ County_Name] = Smith) and (([School_Type] = “Elementary”))

    • (([County_Name] = Smith) or (([School_Type] = “Elementary”))

    • (([County_Name] = Smith) or (([School_Type] = “Elementary”) not (“Middle School”) and not (“High School”))

    Correct Answer
    A. (([ County_Name] = Smith) and (([School_Type] = “Elementary”))
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 4)

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  • 25. 

     What would be the best attribute-related query expression to use if you wanted to find all areas in the county with per capita income of at least $15,000?

    • ([Aggreg_Inc] > 15000)

    • ([PerCapInc] never> 15000)

    • ([PerCapInc] > 15000)

    • ([PerCapInc] not < 15000)

    Correct Answer
    A. ([PerCapInc] > 15000)
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 4)

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  • 26. 

     In creating overlays, a union differs from an intersect because

    • a union can only be performed using polygon features

    • an intersect can be performed on all data layers and a union cannot

    • a union contains overlapping and non-overlapping areas from each data set.

    • an intersect contains overlapping and non-overlapping areas from each data set.

    Correct Answer
    A. a union contains overlapping and non-overlapping areas from each data set.
    Explanation
    A union differs from an intersect because a union combines the overlapping and non-overlapping areas from each data set, while an intersect only includes the overlapping areas. This means that a union will result in a larger area, as it combines all the features from both data sets, while an intersect will only include the shared features between the two data sets.

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  • 27. 

     Satellite  images, scanned data and photographs are examples of what type of data?

    • Feature data

    • Image data

    • Theme data

    • Vector data

    Correct Answer
    A. Image data
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 3 )

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  • 28. 

     What would be the best legend type to use on an ArcView map layout to plot ballparks in a county?

    • Graduated color

    • Graduated symbol

    • Single symbol

    • Unique values

    Correct Answer
    A. Single symbol
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1)

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  • 29. 

     A shapefile differs from a geodatabase because

    • a shapefile can contain a single feature class and a geodatabase can contain multiple feature classes.

    • a shapefile can contain only point, line or polygon feature types but a geodatabase can use other geometric types.

    • a shapefile cannot be created in ArcCatalog but a geodatabase can.

    • a shapefile is the only data format that can be viewed in ArcCatalog.

    Correct Answer
    A. a shapefile can contain a single feature class and a geodatabase can contain multiple feature classes.
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 3)

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  • 30. 

    A component of an ArcMap project that contains layers that form interactive maps is called a 

    • Attribute Table

    • Chart

    • Data frame

    • View

    Correct Answer
    A. Data frame
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1 )

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  • 31. 

     Where can the data source for a data file be specified in ArcMap?

    • Data Frame Properties

    • Effects

    • Layer Properties

    • Page Setup

    Correct Answer
    A. Layer Properties
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1 )

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  • 32. 

     What is the data file extension of an ArcMap project file?

    • .apr

    • .doc

    • .mxd

    • .prj

    Correct Answer
    A. .mxd
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 1)

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  • 33. 

    The act of using computer drawing tools to draw feature data using remotely sensed image data is called  

    • Clipping

    • Dissolving

    • Heads-up digitizing

    • Georeferencing

    Correct Answer
    A. Heads-up digitizing
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 3)

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  • 34. 

      The ArcGIS program that allows you to preview and create new data files is called    

    • ArcCatalog

    • ArcMap

    • ArcToolbox

    • ArcGeography

    Correct Answer
    A. ArcCatalog
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 1)

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  • 35. 

     The various models that are used to approximate the shape of the Earth are called

    • Spheres

    • Coordinates

    • Datums

    • Ellipsoids

    Correct Answer
    A. Datums
    Explanation
    Datums are the various models used to approximate the shape of the Earth. They provide a reference system for mapping and surveying purposes. While a sphere is a mathematical representation of a perfect round shape, coordinates are used to locate points on the Earth's surface. Ellipsoids, on the other hand, are mathematical models that better approximate the Earth's shape, taking into account its slight flattening at the poles and bulging at the equator. Therefore, the correct answer is "Datums."

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  • 36. 

     The ArcGIS program that allows you to view and analyze geographic data is called         

    • ArcCatalog

    • ArcMap

    • ArcToolbox

    • ArcGeography

    Correct Answer
    A. ArcMap
    Explanation
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  • 37. 

     What would be the best way to go to a specific area of interest within a layer in a map quickly?

    • Bookmark

    • Find

    • Fixed Zoom In

    • Zoom to Layer

    Correct Answer
    A. Bookmark
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 1)

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  • 38. 

    Data represented as points, lines, and polygons are of what type of data?

    • Continuous data

    • Feature data

    • Image data

    • Raster data

    Correct Answer
    A. Feature data
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 3 )

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  • 39. 

    The ArcGIS program that allows you to change data projections and convert data files from one type to another is called

    • ArcCatalog

    • ArcMap

    • ArcToolbox

    • ArcGeography

    Correct Answer
    A. ArcToolbox
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 4)

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  • 40. 

     What ArcCatalog function allows you to find other data layers that have the same geographic extent?

    • Connect to folder

    • Create thumbnail

    • Identify

    • Search

    Correct Answer
    A. Search
    Explanation
    (Unit 1, Lesson 3 )

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  • 41. 

     Where can the coordinate system for a map display be specified in ArcMap?

    • Data Frame Properties

    • Effects

    • Layer Properties

    • Page Setup

    Correct Answer
    A. Data Frame Properties
    Explanation
    (Unit 2, Lesson 1 )

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  • 42. 

     Locations of interest that can be taken with a GPS unit are called 

    • Waypoints

    • Markers

    • Routes

    • Bearings

    Correct Answer
    A. Waypoints
    Explanation
    Waypoints are locations of interest that can be taken with a GPS unit. They are specific coordinates or points on a map that can be marked and saved for future reference. Waypoints are commonly used in navigation to create routes, track progress, and plan trips. They allow users to easily navigate to specific locations or landmarks, making them an essential feature of GPS devices.

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  • 43. 

     Which ArcGIS program must be used to permanently reproject a data layer?

    • ArcCatalog

    • ArcMap

    • ArcToolbox

    • Reprojection Extension

    Correct Answer
    A. ArcToolbox
    Explanation
    ArcToolbox must be used to permanently reproject a data layer in ArcGIS. ArcToolbox is a collection of tools and functions that provide a wide range of geoprocessing capabilities in ArcGIS. It allows users to perform various tasks, such as data management, analysis, and conversion. Reprojecting a data layer involves changing its coordinate system to match the desired projection. ArcToolbox provides the necessary tools, such as the Project tool, to perform this task accurately and permanently.

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