SUMMARY

This test is intended to gauge your knowledge of GIS and mapping concepts. The assessment is used both before and after the training session to measure learning progress and comprehension. For an online version of this test, click here.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is not a component of a GIS?

a. Electricity
b. Hardware
c. Software
d. People
e. Data

2. What are the main GIS data formats?

a. Vector Data
b. Raster Data

3. Which of the following are the main types of vector data? (select all the apply)

a. Point
b. Lines
c. X,Y coordinates
d. Polygons
e. None of the above

4. A tree is best captured as a:

a. Polygon
b. Line
c. Point
d. None of the above

5. A forest is best captured as a:

a. Polygon
b. Line
c. Point
d. None of the above

6. A powerline is best captured as a:

a. Polygon
b. Line
c. Point
d. None of the above

7. The property of an area is best captured as a:

a. Polygon
b. Line
c. Point
d. None of the above

8. Which of the following is not an element of a map? (select all that apply)

a. Scale
b. Source Notes
c. Legend
d. Water body
e. Main map
f. Trees
g. Title
h. Inset

9. Which of the following statements are true?

a. A good map ensures that the most important elements are at the top of this hierarchy and the least important are at the bottom
b. Not all elements need to be present in a map
c. Scale bars and north arrows need not be present in every map
d. Title and other text elements should be concise and to the point
e. Maps may include text elements such as labels and ancillary text blocks