GIS Data Acquisition Quiz

What are the two main types of data in GIS?

• Raster data and vector data

• Qualitative data and quantitative data

• Primary data and secondary data

• Spatial data and attribute data

What defines Primary Data Collection the best?

• Gathering new data firsthand through fieldwork or direct observation

• Gathering data from other sources

• Use pre-existing data

• Collect data from existing sources

What does LiDAR stand for?

• Light Detection and Ranging

• Light Imaging and Distance Ranging

• Laser Imaging and Data Retrieval

• Location Identification and Data Recording

Which of the following is a secondary data collection method?

• Field Surveys

• GPS

• Satellite Imagery

• UAV

What is the purpose of metadata in attribute data management?

• To describe the source and accuracy of data

• To store data in various formats

• To perform queries on the data

• To visualize the data

Which of the following is a benefit of using UAVs in data collection?

• They are used for ground surveys

• They provide low-resolution images

• They require extensive fieldwork

• They can access hazardous locations

What is the first step in the data collection workflow?

• Garnering resources

• Obtaining data

• Establishing user requirements

• Editing scanned map images

Which of the following is NOT a type of attribute data?

• Spatial Data

• Nominal Data

• Interval Data

• Ordinal Data

What is the main purpose of validating data in GIS?

• To create 3D models

• To perform remote sensing

• To collect new data

• To improve the quality of data

Which tool is commonly used for direct measurement of geographic features?

• Total stations

• Satellite imagery

• Aerial photography

• Public databases