Introduction to GIS

Q. Applications of a computer in communication are _____.

1. telephone system and telex
2. microfilm and word processing
3. all of the above
4. electronic mailing and facsimile transmission

Q. Identify each of the following statement as true/false and mark the correct option given below.

S1: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is used to compile data from different sources that are used to conduct thematic studies.

S2: It can not be used to generate visual models of future phenomena and processes.

S3: It helps to update the data of an area easily.

1. S1: False, S2: True, S3: True
2. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
3. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
4. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Q. What is the full form of GIS?

1. Geostationary Indian Satellite
2. Geographic Information System
3. Global Information System
4. Geographic International system

Q. GIS stands for ________.

1. Graphic Information Systems
2. Geometrical Information Systems
3. Global Information Systems
4. Geographic Information Systems

Q. GIS is a computer-based information management system.

1. True
2. False