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The 7-bit (128 characters) used as a computer's alphabet
ASCII
TXT
Delimited text
CSV
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The first estimation of the _______ of the earth was given by ___________.
Radius, Eratosthenes
Diameter, Pythagoras
diameter, Eratosthenes
radius, Pythagoras
3
Software designed to organize the efficient storage, manipulation and access to data within an integrated database.
Database
Geographic Database
Relational Database Management System
Database Management System
4
The rate of transfer of energy from one place to another, expressed in Watts.
Radiant flux density
Radiant energy
Energy flux
Radiant flux
5
Identification of areas of terrain that can be seen from a particular point on the terrain surface.
Suitability analysis
Network analysis
Hydrology analysis
Visibility analysis
6
For a well-conditioned triangle, no single should be less than _______
40 degrees
60 degrees
30 degrees
50 degrees
7
Who coined the term, 'Remote sensing'.
Evelyn L. Pruitt, a geographer
Wilbur Wright, an Italian scientist
Gaspard Felix Tournachon, a French scientist
Joshua Dano
8
In this geographic data model, the world is considered as composed of objects with discreet or diffused boundaries.
Vector data model
Raster data model
Object-based model
Field-based model
9
Combines multiple input datasets into a single, new output dataset.
Append Only
Merge Only
Union
Append & Merge
10
Component ofGISwherethesoftware will run,and is used foracquisition,storage,analysis,anddisplayofgeographic information.
People
Hardware
Software
Data
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The components of a GIS data are:
Spectral and Attribute data
Spatial and Spectral data
Fields and Records
Spatial and Attribute data
12
DEM means
Digitized Elevation Model
Digital Elevation Model
Dual Elevation Model
Data Elevation Model
13
Recording a rod reading in the wrong column in a field book is classified as a ______.
Natural error
Mistake
standard error
personal error
14
________ are not areas of Geographic Information System (GIS) application in commercial industry.
Oil and gas exploration
Monitoring marshland habitats
Managing telecommunication networks
Timber and lumber production
15
What does the acronym ASCII stand for?
American Standard Characters Interchange Index
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
American Standard Characters Information Index
American Standard Code for Information Index
16
The term used for radiant flux density if the radiant energy flow is away from the surface.
Radiance
Irradiance
Radiant Exitance
Reflectance
17
Operation performed to select features that satisfy a set of criteria based on the attributes.
Vector overlay
Buffering
Selection
Querying
18
Which one of the following helps to identify the objects on the earth surface ?
signature
radiometric error
None of these
atmospheric window
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Which of the following is NOT a primary data used in GIS?
Digital aerial photographs
Survey measurements and field sampling
Datasets from atlases
GNSS measurements
20
The ___ statistic is used to describe accuracy encompassing both random and systematic errors.
RSE
Variance
RMSE
Least Squares
21
The core of GIS.
Data
Hardware
Software
People
22
The unit of acceleration in the science of gravimetry is one ___, which is equivalent to one ____ per second squared
Gal, millimeter
Milligal, millimeter
gal, centimeter
milligal, centimeter
23
Monocular viewing or viewing with one eye results in ______ perspective and therefore one cannot perceive ______.
flat; depth
3D; depth
3D; space
flat; space
24
The distance from one focus of the ellipse to the origin is
eccentricity
half-focal separation
semi-major axis
semi-minor axis
25
A collection of tables or relations that can be connected to each other by keys.
Database Management System
Database
Geographic Database
Relational Database Management System
26
A ________ is a graphical display of the size and distribution of __________ in a network adjustment.
histogram, errors
Histogram, residuals
Pictogram, residual
pictogram, errors
27
The set of photographs in one line.
flight plan
flight strip
flight line
flight axis
28
The use of one or more sensors to obtain imagery from different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Singlespectral Remote Sensing
Multispectral Remote Sensing
Dualspectral Remote Sensing
ALL OF THESE
29
Logical operators include the following, except:
OR
BOTH
NOT
AND
30
Each satellite of the Global Positioning System transmits two carrier signals in the _____ range, designated as _______.
Infrared, P3 and P4
Microwave, L1 and L2
infrared, P1 and P2
microwave, L3 and L4
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Mean of all low waters as observed over long periods
Mean Sea Level
Mean Low water Sprins
Mean Lower Low Water
Mean Low Water
32
What is the maximum tilt for a vertical photograph?
2 Degrees
3 Degrees
5 Degrees
6 Degrees
33
Occurs When particles are very small when compared to incoming Solar Radiation
None of these
Non-Selective Scattering
Rayleigh Scattering
Mie Scattering
34
What is the value of Obliquity of Ecliptic
24.3 degrees
23.4 degrees
26.2 degrees
25.2 degrees
35
Total ratio of Solar radiant energy returned by a planetary body to the total radiant energy incident on the body is:
Reflectance
Albedo
Reflectance Factor
All of these
36
Laser Scanning System that is Fixed on an Aircraft
Extraterrestrial Lidar
Airborne Lidar
Static Lidar
Mobile Lidar
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An editing process that separates a multipart feature into its component features, which become independent features.
Split
Explode
Slice
Divide
38
Ability of a surface to reflect incident energy.
Reflectivity
Refractivity
Refraction
Reflectance
39
The GPS space segment consists of Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging whose number is :
8
16
12
24
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The measure of the compression of a circle or sphere along a diameter to form an ellipse or an ellipsoid is the
eccentricity
compression ratio
inverse flattening
flattening
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In this data structure, features in the real world are represented either as points, lines, or areas (polygons).
Object-based model
Vector data model
Raster data model
Field-based model
42
In this geographic data model, the world is considered as a continuous field in 2 or 3 dimensions(ex.elevation,soils).
Object-based model
Field-based model
Raster data model
Vector data model
43
Which of the following is NOT a secondary data used in GIS?
Scanned maps and DEMs from maps
Topographic surveys
Digital RS images and aerial photographs
Data from atlases
44
Data that is converted to a form that is meaningful to a user
Spatial Information
Geographic Information
GIS layers
Maps
45
Deals with extraterrestrial photography/imagery
Space photogrammetry
Metrical photogrammetry
Aerial photogrammetry
Terrestrial photogrammetry
46
Rate of transfer of radiant energy.
Energy flux
Radiant energy
Radiant flux density
Radiant flux
47
Methods of representing the data model in digital form within the computer.
Geographic data models
Data structures
Data models
Attribute data models
48
Relief Displacement
r=dh/H
d = rH/h
d = rh/H
r=dH/h
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The following are elements of topological relationships, except
Autocorrelation
Connectivity
Adjacency
Containment
50
Occurs when the incoming Solar Radiation and atmospheric particles have the same size
Non-Selective Scattering
Mie Scattering
Rayleigh Scattering
None of these
51
A way of constructing a vector surface form a set of irregularly spaced data points.
Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Trilaterated Irregular Network
Triangulated Irregular Network
Interpolation
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The images exposed on the film that are not yet visible until they are processed.
analog images
latent images
exposed images
digital images
53
A 750m baseline distance is measured with an electronic total station. accuracy specs of the instruments is +-(3mm+2ppm)
1/165,000
1/167,000
1/160,000
1/166,000
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Energy associated with electromagnetic radiation.
Radiant flux
Radiant flux density
Radiant energy
Energy flux
55
Short burst of electromagnetic radiation transmitted by a radar antenna.
Pulse
Polar
Frequency
Amplitude
56
An example of a user interface metaphor in existing computer operating system and Geographic Information Systems is ___
the window
the desktop
the portal
the telephone book
57
Another term for close-range photogrammetry.
Aerial photogrammetry
Space photogrammetry
Metrical photogrammetry
Terrestrial photogrammetry
58
Representation of the real-world geographic features in a digital form to be stored in a GIS database.
Data structures
Data models
Attribute data models
Geographic data models
59
Joins attributes from one feature to another based on the spatial relationship.
Spatial Join
Spectral Join
Spatial Joint
Spectral Joint
60
By ‘spatial data’ we mean data that has:
graphic values
decimal values
Integer values
positional values
61
The immovable that which is the subject of the easement is called.
Servient estate
Both Dominant Estate and Servient Estate
Dominant estate
Real estate
62
Altitudinal distance of a geostationary satellite from the earth is about:
22,200
26,200
36,000
32,000
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Star closest to the South Celestial Pole.
Octantis
Polaris
Hydrus
Chamaeleon
64
this data structure, are/is covered by grid with equal-sized, square cells containing an attribute value for each cell.
Object-based model
Field-based model
Raster data model
Vector data model
65
Done to predict values for cells from a limited number of sample data points.
Rasterization
Modeling
Spatial analysis
Interpolation
66
Simple devices, each containing two magnifying glasses for viewing.
stereo-optical trains
binoculars
stereoscopes
anaglyphs
67
Refractive index of the ocean water
Increases with Temperature
Increases with Salinity
Decreases with Temperature
Increases with Saltiness
68
The IFOV becomes smaller at _____ altitudes and increases as the altitude ______.
higher; increases
lower; increases
higher; decreases
lower; decreases
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The radiant flux density transmitted from a unit area on the Earth’s surface.
Reflectance
Irradiance
Radiance
Radiant Exitance
70
Involves a focal cell and its surrounding cells.
Logical overlay
Raster overlay
Mapematics
Neighborhood operations
71
An operation that superimposes multiple data sets together to identify relationships between them.
Raster overlay
Vector overlay
Spatial analysis
Overlay
72
The spectral region of the electromagnetic radiation which passes the atmosphere without much attenuation is known as__.
atmospheric window
atmospheric door
Atmospheric opportunity
Ozone hole
73
A pictorial depiction the terrain derived from aerial photography such that there are no relief or tilt displacements.
orthophotograph
pictograph
rectified photograph
registered photograph
74
Angular Distance measured from Equator along the meridian of longitude to the Observer's Vertical
Altitude
Declination
Latitude
Polar Distance
75
The ___________ shape of the Earth was originally proposed by ___________.
oblate, gerard Mercator
oblate, Isaac newton
Prolate, Isaac newton
Prolate, gerard Mercato
76
Operation of creating zones of interest around an entity.
Vector overlay
Querying
Selection
Buffering
77
Another term for interpretative photogrammetry.
Metrical photogrammetry
Terrestrial photogrammetry
Photo-interpretation
Aerial photogrammetry
78
The definition/s of GIS:
A set of computer-based systems for managing geographic data
Both a and b
A cartographic software used in making and laying-out maps.
system of hardware, software, and procedures
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Which of the following factors does not affect the scale of the air photographs?
None of these
Ground Elevation
Focal Length
Flying Height
80
Normal Altitude for GPS Satellites
20,200 km
22,200 km
16,200 km
18,200 km
81
Various techniques used for map creation and further usage for any project.
Data
Methods
Hardware
Software
82
Defined as the Average height of the sea for all Stages
MLWS
MLW
MSL
MLLW
83
Passive Sensors use:
Sun as the source of energy
Moon as the source of energy
Uses its own enery
Flashlight as the source of energy
84
The roles of GIS in spatial analysis include the following, except:
Data gathering and acquisition
Pre-processing and analysis
Map generation and visualization
Decision-making and planning
85
What is the formula for NDVI:
NIR+RED/NIR-RED
NIR*RED/NIR+RED
NIR*RED/NIR*RED
NIR-RED/NIR+RED
86
A periodical publication of astronomical data useful to a navigator is called ____________.
field book
Almanac
Ephemeris
pilot book
87
The ratio between the irradiance and the radiant emittance of an object.
Radiant Exitance
Irradiance
Reflectance
Radiance
88
Which one of the following frequency regions is a part of sun's radiation
Infrared Frequency Region
Radio Frequency Region
Ultraviolet Frequency Region
All of these
89
Involves the identification of sites that are applicable for a particular usage.
Visibility analysis
Network analysis
Suitability analysis
Hydrology analysis
90
In an internal focusing type of telescope, the lens provided is __________.
Plano-concave
plano-convex
concave
convex
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The line passing through the middle of successive photographs.
flight line
flight strip
flight plan
flight axis
92
An expression that can be reduced to a true or false (logical) condition.
Conditional expression
True or false expression
Mathematical expression
Boolean expression
93
The measure of how much the conic section deviates from being circular is called
flattening
compression ratio
inverse flattening
eccentricity
94
Which of the following geometric errors of satellite sensors is random?
Earth Rotation
Scan Skew
Altitude Variation
Panoramic Distortion
95
Ratio of green leaf area per unit soil area.
LEAF VOLUME INDEX
ALL OF THESE
LEAF AREA INDEX
INDEX