Q.1
A GIS can be used for ...
  • analysing geographical information
  • capturing geographical information
  • displaying geographical information
  • All of the above
Q.2
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a GIS?
  • It is faster than traditional analysis methods
  • It does not work during a power cut
  • It can include a lot of data on one map
  • It improves communication
Q.3
A GIS reveals ...
  • relationships between data sets
  • patterns in data sets
  • trends in data sets
  • All of the above
Q.4
Which of the following data would you be least likely to obtain from a GIS?
  • The area of a parish
  • The population of a village
  • The services available in a town
  • The names and addresses of all the vicars in Cambridgeshire
Q.5
How is the data displayed on a map by a GIS?
  • Using a pencil
  • As a single image
  • As a series of layers
  • As numbers
Q.6
GIS stands for ...
  • Geodesic Information Series
  • Geodesic Information System
  • Geographical Information System
  • Geographical Information Satellite
Q.7
There is a lot of geographical data contained in an atlas so why would you use a GIS instead?
  • To save having to have somewhere to keep an atlas
  • It takes up more room
  • The pages of the atlas could get accidentally ripped and lost
  • It is easier to add more data to maps
Q.8
Which of the following is not a use of a GIS?
  • Construction and urban design
  • Navigating using a map and compass
  • Crime and surveillance
  • GPS mapping
Q.9
The data for a GIS is usually stored in ...
  • a rich text file
  • a cupboard
  • a database
  • a cardboard box
Q.10
Which of the following is not an essential part of a GIS?
  • A smartphone
  • Computer hardware
  • A digital map
  • A geographical database
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