Advanced GIS Practice Exam

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• Can feature templates set a default attribute value for new features?
• Which external source can be used for public geospatial data besides GeoData.gov?
• What generally happens when additional scale levels are included in a map package?
• Why would you want to create a feature dataset in your geodatabase?
• When georeferencing a historic scanned map, what must be done if it is in a different projection than the current spatial data?
• To digitize a new line segment parallel to another line, what is the correct first step after marking the first point?
• What happens if you run the Extend Line tool without specifying an Extend Length?
• Which data formats can be used as reference data in auto registration?
• Which of the following is not a reason to have metadata?
• In the auto registration process, what step is automated?
• Is it possible to use the same attribute domain for feature classes and nonspatial tables?
• Which processes are involved in every georeferencing workflow?
• Can any aerial imagery with reasonable distortions be integrated into a GIS project?
• What generally occurs if metadata is incomplete?
• When creating a tile package for a museum application, which items should you include?
• What criteria must feature classes within a feature dataset meet?
• What can you do to reduce the file size of a tile package for a lightweight application showing interstate highways?
• Which data format is similar to a feature class as it only stores features of the same geometry type?
• What is a recommended method for organizing two feature classes that contain the same fields?
• What does schema refer to in the context of a geodatabase?
• Is it acceptable to use a multiuser geodatabase for editing data simultaneously by large numbers of users?
• How can you make a basemap less cluttered when zoomed out?
• The Validate Features command checks for errors in attribute fields associated with which of the following?
• In ArcGIS 10, what can you do with multiple vertices simultaneously?
• Should a polygon vector dataset showing the shape of Greece be included in a map package or a tile package?
• How does the complexity of the datasets affect tile package size?
• What is a suitable data format to use for reference based on the provided details?
• What is the first question to ask yourself when finding geographic data?
• What should you do if there’s an error in the map package preparation results?
• When changing metadata views, do you have to fill out the metadata editor completely again?
• How does the metadata editor indicate that information is missing?
• What is the result of using the Freehand tool in terms of geometric representation?
• What must you do to protect spatial relationships between two feature classes like Parcels and Roads?
• What is the implication of a Warning message during metadata package creation?
• Is it true that using the Freehand construction tool allows you to click to add each vertex along the curve?
• What is the best solution for migrating feature classes of roads to a file geodatabase?
• Which statement accurately describes the relationship between subtypes and domains?
• Which definition best describes a feature class?
• Which command would allow you to combine multiple line features into a single polygon?
• Is ArcMap capable of drawing non-georeferenced raster datasets?
• What is one consequence of using only raster data for georeferencing?
• Which of the following are important data considerations?
• Why is it important to complete all metadata fields in the metadata editor?
• What type of domain would you define to classify hurricanes by category?
• Is a reference layer always required regardless of the original raster dataset and georeferencing method?
• What is the main goal of exporting metadata?
• Which tool is used to create a polygon from selected line features?
• If you have metadata created at ArcGIS 9.x, what must you do to make it editable?
• What is a suitable format for vector data required for a drive-time analysis?
• Which action causes a change in schema?
• What aspect of metadata is primarily focused on data integrity?
• What role do control points play in successful georeferencing?
• Which option represents a method to share GIS data with a wider audience?
• Which attribute adjustments can be made with the Attributes window? (Choose one.)
• Which statement best describes the difference between range domains and coded value domains?
• Which of the following is identified as a potential hazard in the georeferencing process?
• What does the Background property control in the Snapping Options?
• Attribute domains are rules that describe the permissible values of a field type. Which geological components can they constrain? (Choose three.)
• Which option is NOT commonly associated with editing features in GIS?
• In order for a drop-down list of coded values to display when updating a feature, what must be done in the Attributes window?
• What is the metadata style that contains the minimal metadata requirements?
• Which type of image may require georeferencing if it lacks spatial reference?
• What is a mosaic dataset primarily used for?
• Which options can you use to complete an edit sketch? (Choose three.)
• A single attribute domain can be associated with which of the following? (Choose two.)
• How can you tell if the information in the metadata is outdated?
• What window appears when editing is initiated?
• What type of attribute field can the LateralLineSize domain be applied to in the Subdivision.gdb geodatabase?
• Which two reasons could explain why a raster image would not align with reference data?
• You have received a text file with XY coordinates. What would you do to see this data spatially in ArcMap?
• In ArcGIS 10, is snapping established separately for each layer?
• What is essential to ensure when creating metadata for datasets?
• Is the spatial information of a topographic map displayed in the map sheet margins considered the most accurate for the dataset?
• What does a Message icon indicate?
• Which type of feature can represent both points and lines in vector data?
• Is it necessary for the reference layer to have the same texture as the nongeoreferenced layer?
• In preparing a map package, which elements are essential to include?
• What is the most effective way to get existing data into a geodatabase?
• What is a main purpose for data analysis?
• What is the best way to migrate existing shapefiles to a geodatabase?
• Why is reducing the number of layers in a map important when preparing for public access?
• What does a feature template define in ArcGIS?
• Which file format is generally used for uncompressed vector data storage?
• What type of curve does the Freehand tool create?
• Which two external resources can provide sewer line data for analysis?
• What is the importance of the dangle length setting in GIS trimming tools?
• What is the correct method to add a new well type to the Wells feature class?
• In ArcMap, how can you ensure the data meets your project's data considerations?
• When managing raster data, which option best describes a Mosaic dataset?
• What is the definition of metadata?
• What should you check if your digitizing tools are not appearing in the Create Features window?
• Which option helps ensure data consistency when preparing a map package for data collection?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a feature class?
• What is the main benefit of using feature classes over simple data formats in GIS?
• What does the process of georeferencing involve?
• Which type of geodatabase allows multi-user editing without size limitations?
• What is the importance of tieing control points in georeferencing?
• You would like to manage your raster datasets in a central location. What data format should you use?
• Why is it important to evaluate the links created during the georeferencing process?
• Does ArcGIS 10 contain a set of editing tools in ArcToolbox?
• Which of the following is a necessary step when starting a new GIS project?
• What is the data format of NorthSeattleElev?
• What is a primary benefit of using scale-dependent symbology?
• If a satellite image is orthorectified and clipped out, must it be georeferenced again to be used in a GIS project?
• What defines the metadata editing process in GIS software?
• Which actions allow you to move the Feature Construction mini toolbar while digitizing?
• Regarding mosaic datasets, which statement is true?
• What should not be used in a tile package according to best practices?
• Which of the following describes the best practice for handling raster images in georeferencing?
• Why might the Domain field property not be displayed for WaterMainSize?
• What should you do to retain small line features while using the Trim Line tool?
• Attribute domains are a property of which of the following?
• What does an Error icon indicate?
• What type of geodatabase is required for simultaneous viewing and editing of data by multiple users?
• Which statement is true regarding the editing interface of GIS software?
• What tool would best allow you to visualize a text file with geographic coordinates in ArcMap?
• Which of the following statements accurately describes one way that the geodatabase can help enforce data integrity? (Choose three.)
• When creating subtypes, what information must you enter for each subtype?
• What term describes the way to organize spatial data effectively instead of creating multiple feature classes?
• After upgrading to metadata version 10.x, how is your old metadata treated?
• What happens if a raster layer does not have a defined projection?
• Which statement is true regarding the coordinate system of geodatabases?
• What happens when feature classes within the same feature dataset are defined with differing coordinate systems?
• If you want to visualize a drastic population change by overlaying historic aerial photos and current orthophotos, which georeferencing workflow should you apply?
• What should you do after changing metadata styles?
• Which of the following are common data formats supported in ArcGIS?
• What can you add to your map package for a public-facing application to ensure user convenience?
• Which two snap agents can be specified using the Snapping menu in GIS?
• What action should be taken when a map package preparation analyzer shows an error?
• What is the consequence of not using coded value domains in a mapping process?
• How many control points (links) should ideally be created for accurate georeferencing?
• What does the metadata editor allow you to do regardless of metadata specification?
• What is the recommended amount of metadata to include with your data?
• Is georeferenced raster data suitable for advanced GIS analyses?
• Which of the following helps in distinguishing values within a coded value domain?
• Which two options are examples of metadata?
• Which metadata format is commonly used for sharing various types of data?
• What is the data format of Orchids?
• Which element is NOT typically included in a metadata record?
• Which of the following are reasons to export metadata?
• Where can you typically access the Item Description in GIS software?
• You have data stored internally on your computer. How can you find this data in ArcMap?
• Why might construction tools not be visible in the Create Features window?
• When you aim to improve data collection convenience, which step is crucial?
• What is the format of Disease.lpk?
• What is a mosaic dataset?
• What does an LPK file represent in GIS?
• Which statement about different metadata styles is correct?
• What happens when a file geodatabase is copied to a new location regarding domain ownership?
• Which items can you modify in the feature template properties? (Choose three.)
• When a feature class has subtypes, which options are valid for working with domains? (Choose two.)
• In GIS, what aspect of a feature class continues to matter significantly?
• What must you do before you can use a new attribute domain to validate attribute values?
• Is FGDC the default metadata style at version 10.x?
• What is one advantage of using coded value domains in GIS?
• What do you need to do to apply multiple attribute domains to a single field?
• What makes metadata so important to data management?
• How should you save a georeferenced file to maintain a clean source data and interoperability?
• What can you specify regarding the snap symbol and MapTip text in a GIS application?
• If you add a map service from ArcGIS Online, where will you see it?
• Which feature must a domain be applied to for value validation to work?
• You have unpacked a layer package, but do not see the package contents. What might explain this?
• Which action is NOT part of the georeferencing workflow?
• What should you verify after importing metadata from one feature class to another?
• With a complex mxd involving many points, lines, and polygons, which package type is most appropriate?
• Which of the following is a data format that is stored in a geodatabase?
• When comparing a shapefile to a geodatabase feature class, which is preferable for increased functionality?
• In a geodatabase, what defines the relationship between features?
• What feature does the Constrain Parallel tool provide while digitizing?
• How can you identify which specific field should be updated on a given metadata page?
• Which features are considered good control points for georeferencing?
• What is a critical aspect of the transformation method when georeferencing?
• Do the Extend Line and Trim Line tools create an output feature class, leaving original features unchanged?