What is Geomatics primarily concerned with?
a) Physical fitness
b) Mental health
c) Spatial data and geographic information
d) Historical studies
Which of the following is a primary tool used in Geomatics?
a) Telescope
b) Microscope
c) GPS (Global Positioning System)
d) Stethoscope
What does GIS stand for in Geomatics?
a) Geometric Imaging System
b) Geographic Information System
c) Global Information Solution
d) General Imaging System
Which technology is commonly used for remote sensing in Geomatics?
a) X-ray
b) Sonar
c) Satellite imagery
d) Ultrasound
What is LiDAR primarily used for in Geomatics?
a) Mapping underwater objects
b) Detecting weather patterns
c) Creating high-resolution topographic maps
d) Analyzing soil samples
In Geomatics, what does the term ‘datum’ refer to?
a) A type of map
b) A reference point for measurements
c) A data storage unit
d) A type of software
Which of the following is a common application of Geomatics?
a) Urban planning
b) Cooking recipes
c) Literary analysis
d) Fashion design
Which coordinate system is used for global positioning?
a) Cartesian coordinate system
b) Polar coordinate system
c) Geographic coordinate system
d) UTM coordinate system
What does ‘RTK’ stand for in the context of GPS?
a) Real-Time Kinematic
b) Random Time Key
c) Rapid Tracking Kit
d) Remote Telemetry Kit
In Geomatics, what is a ‘theodolite’ used for?
a) Measuring temperature
b) Measuring angles
c) Measuring distance
d) Measuring speed
Which of the following is NOT a type of map projection?
a) Conic
b) Cylindrical
c) Azimuthal
d) Spherical
What is the primary purpose of a ‘total station’ in surveying?
a) Measuring water quality
b) Capturing panoramic images
c) Measuring distances and angles
d) Recording seismic activity
What does ‘DEM’ stand for in Geomatics?
a) Digital Elevation Model
b) Data Encryption Method
c) Direct Emission Measurement
d) Digital Energy Map
What is ‘georeferencing’?
a) Referencing geological events
b) Aligning geographic data to a known coordinate system
c) Referencing geographical literature
d) A method of data encryption
Which satellite system is used for navigation and positioning worldwide?
a) Hubble Space Telescope
b) Galileo
c) International Space Station
d) GPS (Global Positioning System)
What is the main use of ‘topographic maps’?
a) Showing political boundaries
b) Displaying weather patterns
c) Depicting elevation and landforms
d) Illustrating population density
What does the term ‘GNSS’ encompass?
a) General Navigation and Surveying Systems
b) Global Navigation Satellite Systems
c) Geospatial Network Surveying Systems
d) Geographic Navigation Survey Systems
Which of the following is a primary function of GIS software?
a) Image editing
b) Spatial analysis
c) Word processing
d) Audio recording
What is a ‘spatial database’?
a) A database that stores video files
b) A database that stores spatially referenced data
c) A database used for internet hosting
d) A database for music files
What does ‘cartography’ refer to?
a) The study of cars
b) The science of map making
c) The study of stars
d) The art of photography
Which type of data is essential for creating a DEM?
a) Temperature data
b) Elevation data
c) Wind speed data
d) Precipitation data
Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a GIS?
a) Hardware
b) Software
c) People
d) Medicine
What is ‘photogrammetry’?
a) The use of photography in measurements
b) The use of radio waves for mapping
c) The study of light
d) The science of sound measurement
What does the ‘UTM’ coordinate system stand for?
a) Universal Transverse Mercator
b) Unified Time Measurement
c) Universal Temperature Model
d) Unmanned Terrain Mapping
Which of the following is used to collect ground control points for geospatial data?
a) Weather balloons
b) Drones
c) Seismographs
d) Barometers
What is a ‘geoid’?
a) A type of satellite
b) A model of Earth’s shape
c) A navigation system
d) A geological formation
Which of the following best describes ‘vector data’ in GIS?
a) Data represented by continuous surfaces
b) Data represented by discrete points, lines, and polygons
c) Data related to weather patterns
d) Data related to population statistics
What is the main difference between ‘raster data’ and ‘vector data’ in GIS?
a) Raster data is time-based; vector data is location-based
b) Raster data is continuous; vector data is discrete
c) Raster data is used for audio; vector data is used for video
d) Raster data is 2D; vector data is 3D
Which type of survey involves measuring the Earth’s gravitational field?
a) Topographic survey
b) Hydrographic survey
c) Geodetic survey
d) Gravitational survey
What is ‘orthorectification’?
a) Adjusting satellite images to correct geometric distortions
b) Measuring the Earth’s magnetic field
c) Surveying underwater landscapes
d) Analyzing soil samples for contaminants
Which of the following instruments is used for precise leveling in surveying?
a) Compass
b) Altimeter
c) Dumpy level
d) Thermometer
What is ‘spatial resolution’ in remote sensing?
a) The time interval between satellite images
b) The level of detail in a satellite image
c) The spectral range of a sensor
d) The geographical area covered by a sensor
Which of the following best describes ‘temporal resolution’ in remote sensing?
a) The frequency at which data is captured over the same area
b) The number of spectral bands in a sensor
c) The area covered by a sensor
d) The detail within an image
What is ‘geospatial analysis’?
a) The study of geological formations
b) The examination of spatial and geographic data
c) The analysis of space weather
d) The study of astronomical data
Which of the following is an example of vector data?
a) Satellite image
b) Digital elevation model (DEM)
c) Street map with roads and boundaries
d) Climate data grids
What is the purpose of ‘buffering’ in GIS?
a) To smooth out rough edges in maps
b) To create zones around geographic features
c) To enhance image resolution
d) To store large datasets temporarily
Which satellite navigation system is operated by the United States?
a) GLONASS
b) Galileo
c) GPS
d) BeiDou
In which domain is ‘geocoding’ primarily used?
a) Converting textual addresses into spatial data
b) Encrypting geographic information
c) Mapping celestial bodies
d) Programming geographic software
What does ‘geospatial intelligence’ involve?
a) Studying extraterrestrial phenomena
b) Gathering and analyzing geographic information for decision making
c) Monitoring social media trends
d) Conducting psychological research
Which type of analysis uses elevation data to create 3D models of terrain?
a) Network analysis
b) Terrain analysis
c) Statistical analysis
d) Market analysis
What is ‘hydrographic surveying’ concerned with?
a) Mapping celestial bodies
b) Measuring atmospheric conditions
c) Surveying underwater environments
d) Analyzing soil properties
Which of the following is a benefit of using remote sensing for environmental monitoring?
a) Increased physical data collection
b) Real-time data processing
c) Large-area coverage
d) Limited data accessibility
Which technique is used to determine land deformation and movements?
a) Photogrammetry
b) LiDAR
c) InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar)
d) Sonar
What is a ‘contour line’ on a topographic map?
a) A line representing constant elevation
b) A boundary between two regions
c) A representation of rivers and streams
d) A line indicating vegetation types
What does ‘metadata’ in GIS refer to?
a) Primary spatial data
b) Data about data
c) Geographic coordinates
d) Map legends and symbols
Which type of sensor is used in passive remote sensing?
a) Radar
b) Sonar
c) Thermal infrared
d) LiDAR
What is ‘spatial interpolation’?
a) Measuring distances between geographic features
b) Estimating unknown values within an area based on known values
c) Mapping outer space
d) Analyzing temporal data sequences
Which method is used to represent terrain in GIS?
a) Choropleth maps
b) Topographic maps
c) Thematic maps
d) Cadastral maps
Which of the following is a common file format for vector data in GIS?
a) JPEG
b) TIFF
c) Shapefile
d) MP3
What is the main purpose of ‘coordinate transformation’ in Geomatics?
a) Changing data from one coordinate system to another
b) Enhancing image quality
c) Storing large datasets
d) Encrypting geographic information