GIS Quiz Challenge

Test your knowledge on Geographical Information Systems with this challenging quiz!

published on April 08
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What does GIS stand for?

Geographical Information Systems
Global Internet Service
Gaming Industry Strategies
Great Information Solutions
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Which software is commonly used for GIS mapping?

ArcGIS
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
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What is the purpose of a GIS?

To capture, store, analyze, and display spatial data
To send emails
To play games online
To watch movies
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Which type of data can be visualized using GIS?

Which type of data can be visualized using GIS?
Both geographical and non-geographical data
Only geographical data
Only non-geographical data
Only text data
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What is a GIS layer?

A thematic map linked to a database
A type of cake
A type of clothing
A type of cloud
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Which organization provides GIS data for free public use?

Which organization provides GIS data for free public use?
USGS (United States Geological Survey)
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
WHO (World Health Organization)
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Which industry commonly utilizes GIS technology?

Which industry commonly utilizes GIS technology?
Urban planning and development
Bakery industry
Fashion industry
Tourism industry
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What does a GIS analyst do?

What does a GIS analyst do?
Analyze spatial information and make recommendations
Cook food
Build houses
Write books
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Which GPS system is commonly used for GIS field data collection?

Which GPS system is commonly used for GIS field data collection?
Trimble GPS
Garmin GPS
TomTom GPS
Apple GPS
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What does a GIS database store?

Spatial and attribute data
Recipes
Music files
Movie scripts