GIS and Remote Sensing MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. What does GIS stand for?
A) Geographic Information System
B) Global Information System
C) Geographic Internet Service
D) Global Internet System
Answer: A) Geographic Information System

2. Remote sensing is the process of:
A) Collecting data from satellites or aircraft
B) Sending emails over the internet
C) Analyzing social media data
D) Observing land through direct physical contact
Answer: A) Collecting data from satellites or aircraft

3. Which type of data is primarily used in GIS?
A) Quantitative data
B) Spatial and attribute data
C) Biological data
D) Chemical data
Answer: B) Spatial and attribute data

4. In GIS, what does the term “layer” refer to?
A) A collection of related data or information over a particular area
B) A physical layer of material in hardware
C) A filter used for data visualization
D) An interface component for user interaction
Answer: A) A collection of related data or information over a particular area

5. Remote sensing images are typically obtained through:
A) Ground-based surveys
B) Underwater drones
C) Satellites or aerial platforms
D) Manual data entry
Answer: C) Satellites or aerial platforms

6. The term “resolution” in remote sensing refers to:
A) The ability to distinguish fine details in an image
B) The amount of data processed
C) The speed of data transmission
D) The depth of data analysis
Answer: A) The ability to distinguish fine details in an image

7. What is a common application of GIS technology?
A) Tracking wildlife migration
B) Diagnosing medical conditions
C) Monitoring stock market trends
D) Forecasting weather patterns
Answer: A) Tracking wildlife migration

8. Which of the following is NOT a common type of remote sensing sensor?
A) LiDAR
B) Radar
C) Hyperspectral
D) Microphone
Answer: D) Microphone

9. In GIS, “buffering” is used to:
A) Create zones around features to analyze spatial relationships
B) Increase the size of data files
C) Filter out noise in data collection
D) Enhance image colors
Answer: A) Create zones around features to analyze spatial relationships

10. Which of the following is a primary source of data for remote sensing?
A) GPS devices
B) Digital cameras
C) Satellite sensors
D) Weather balloons
Answer: C) Satellite sensors

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