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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
When is it appropriate to manage your raster datasets using a mosaic dataset? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You want to use small to large collections of your raster data for managing, visualizing, performing ma
ny geoprocessing analyses, and querying.
List the advantages of organizing raster data in a mosaic dataset. - CORRECT ANSWER --
Store, manage, view, query, and share small to vast collections of lidar data
-Perform raster-level operations on lidar data
-Complete on-the-fly processing
-Display data faster at any scale
When you add a mosaic dataset to ArcGIS Pro, it is added as a mosaic layer that appears in the Conten
ts pane as a special group layer with a minimum of three layers. What are these layers called and wha
t does each display? - CORRECT ANSWER -Boundary, Footprint, and Image.
-The Boundary layer displays the boundary of the mosaic dataset
-The Footprint layer displays the footprints for each raster within the mosaic dataset
-The Image layer controls the rendering of the mosaicked image.
What are rules for ordering overlapping rasters when viewing the mosaicked image called? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Mosaic methods
T/F: If you selected the option to build overviews on a mosaic dataset, then the statistics will also be g
enerated. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
T/F: Any modifications you make in the Image layer will not affect the properties of the mosaic dataset
. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
T/F: You have gathered 59 county-level, 1-
meter IKONOS images. You would like to create a mosaic dataset using these images. However, you wa
nt to exclude areas of cloud cover. It is appropriate to generate overviews in this scenario during the p
rocess of adding rasters to the mosaic dataset. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
,You have built a mosaic dataset using a set of raster data. You want to select specific tiles within the m
osaic dataset and download them to your local computer. How can you accomplish this task? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Add the mosaic dataset to ArcGIS Pro, select the specific tiles, lock to selected rasters, and download t
he selected rasters.
You modify the extent of the footprint of a mosaic dataset. Which of the following statements is true?
Pixels are modified.
There is no loss of image data.
You cannot crop the polygons.
You are editing the source raster dataset. - CORRECT ANSWER -There is no loss of image data.
T/F: You have created a mosaic dataset using a set of LAS files, and you modify the Image layer in ArcG
IS Pro to better visualize the mosaicked image. By doing so, you are changing the source data. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
You have received a mosaic dataset with several layers. How do you display a specific layer of interest
and extract information about the layer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Query the layer.
You have acquired GeoEye-
1 imagery with and without cloud cover. You want to view it with no cloud cover at the top. Which mo
saic method will you use? - CORRECT ANSWER -By Attribute
What is required to create a mosaic dataset? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You should have write access to the geodatabase and an ArcGIS Desktop Standard and ArcGIS Desktop
Advanced license.
You receive a mosaic dataset with several layers. How do you display a specific layer of interest and ex
tract information about that layer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Query the mosaic
What is the first step in managing your raster data using a mosaic dataset? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Create a geodatabase if you do not have one.
,Which mosaic method do you use to order rasters based on a user-
defined location and nadir location? - CORRECT ANSWER -Closest to Viewpoint
T/F When you add raster data to a mosaic dataset, the raster data is not stored within the mosaic data
set. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
You have obtained three large raster datasets with three different resolutions. What is the best metho
d to manage these raster datasets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Create a single mosaic dataset and add the three raster datasets to the mosaic dataset.
Mosaic method that...
-Sorts rasters with their center closest to the view center placed on top
-Sees little distortion in the images, you want to view the centers of the images - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest the Center
Mosaic method that...
-Uses the point on the earths surface directly below the satellite on top
- Shows buildings that appear to stand straight - CORRECT ANSWER -Closest to Nadir
Mosaic method that...
-Used when viewer needs to see all sides of a building around an object
-Shows the sides of buildings so that you can identify features such as entrances and windows -
CORRECT ANSWER -Closest to Viewpoint
Mosaic Method that...
- Used when method needs to be constant across the surface - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest to Northwest
Mosaic method that...
-Orders based on metadata attribute and difference in base value - CORRECT ANSWER -By Attribute
, -
Reduced resolution layer that enhances performance by making copies of the original data at a decrea
sing resolution
-Written as .ovr files and stored in a single file next to the source raster files
-
Speed up the display of raster data by retrieving only the data at a specified resolution that is required
for the display - CORRECT ANSWER -Pyramids
-Reduced resolution raster dataset created to increase display speed and reduce usage
-Lower-resolution copy of the data appears quickly while viewing entire mosaic datasets
-Typically begin where Pyramids stop - CORRECT ANSWER -Overviews
Workflow for creating and adding rasters to a mosaic dataset - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Create a geodatabase
2. In geodatabase, create empty mosaic dataset and its schema
3. Add raster datasets to the mosaic dataset
4. Modify the mosaic dataset (make updates to the boundary and footprints, add more raster data, an
d so on)
5. Define and build overviews for the mosaic dataset
What does Calculating Statistics do when working with raster datasets? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Help to enhance the rendering of your raster data
-Increase a map's drawing performance for your raster data source
-Perform certain other tasks, such as applying a contrast stretch or image classification.
Where are overviews stored? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Overviews are generated and stored, by default, in a folder next to where the mosaic dataset resides.
Why are overviews not automatically built? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They take additional space and time, and you may want to build them at your convenience.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
When is it appropriate to manage your raster datasets using a mosaic dataset? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You want to use small to large collections of your raster data for managing, visualizing, performing ma
ny geoprocessing analyses, and querying.
List the advantages of organizing raster data in a mosaic dataset. - CORRECT ANSWER --
Store, manage, view, query, and share small to vast collections of lidar data
-Perform raster-level operations on lidar data
-Complete on-the-fly processing
-Display data faster at any scale
When you add a mosaic dataset to ArcGIS Pro, it is added as a mosaic layer that appears in the Conten
ts pane as a special group layer with a minimum of three layers. What are these layers called and wha
t does each display? - CORRECT ANSWER -Boundary, Footprint, and Image.
-The Boundary layer displays the boundary of the mosaic dataset
-The Footprint layer displays the footprints for each raster within the mosaic dataset
-The Image layer controls the rendering of the mosaicked image.
What are rules for ordering overlapping rasters when viewing the mosaicked image called? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Mosaic methods
T/F: If you selected the option to build overviews on a mosaic dataset, then the statistics will also be g
enerated. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
T/F: Any modifications you make in the Image layer will not affect the properties of the mosaic dataset
. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
T/F: You have gathered 59 county-level, 1-
meter IKONOS images. You would like to create a mosaic dataset using these images. However, you wa
nt to exclude areas of cloud cover. It is appropriate to generate overviews in this scenario during the p
rocess of adding rasters to the mosaic dataset. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
,You have built a mosaic dataset using a set of raster data. You want to select specific tiles within the m
osaic dataset and download them to your local computer. How can you accomplish this task? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Add the mosaic dataset to ArcGIS Pro, select the specific tiles, lock to selected rasters, and download t
he selected rasters.
You modify the extent of the footprint of a mosaic dataset. Which of the following statements is true?
Pixels are modified.
There is no loss of image data.
You cannot crop the polygons.
You are editing the source raster dataset. - CORRECT ANSWER -There is no loss of image data.
T/F: You have created a mosaic dataset using a set of LAS files, and you modify the Image layer in ArcG
IS Pro to better visualize the mosaicked image. By doing so, you are changing the source data. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
You have received a mosaic dataset with several layers. How do you display a specific layer of interest
and extract information about the layer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Query the layer.
You have acquired GeoEye-
1 imagery with and without cloud cover. You want to view it with no cloud cover at the top. Which mo
saic method will you use? - CORRECT ANSWER -By Attribute
What is required to create a mosaic dataset? - CORRECT ANSWER -
You should have write access to the geodatabase and an ArcGIS Desktop Standard and ArcGIS Desktop
Advanced license.
You receive a mosaic dataset with several layers. How do you display a specific layer of interest and ex
tract information about that layer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Query the mosaic
What is the first step in managing your raster data using a mosaic dataset? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Create a geodatabase if you do not have one.
,Which mosaic method do you use to order rasters based on a user-
defined location and nadir location? - CORRECT ANSWER -Closest to Viewpoint
T/F When you add raster data to a mosaic dataset, the raster data is not stored within the mosaic data
set. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
You have obtained three large raster datasets with three different resolutions. What is the best metho
d to manage these raster datasets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Create a single mosaic dataset and add the three raster datasets to the mosaic dataset.
Mosaic method that...
-Sorts rasters with their center closest to the view center placed on top
-Sees little distortion in the images, you want to view the centers of the images - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest the Center
Mosaic method that...
-Uses the point on the earths surface directly below the satellite on top
- Shows buildings that appear to stand straight - CORRECT ANSWER -Closest to Nadir
Mosaic method that...
-Used when viewer needs to see all sides of a building around an object
-Shows the sides of buildings so that you can identify features such as entrances and windows -
CORRECT ANSWER -Closest to Viewpoint
Mosaic Method that...
- Used when method needs to be constant across the surface - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest to Northwest
Mosaic method that...
-Orders based on metadata attribute and difference in base value - CORRECT ANSWER -By Attribute
, -
Reduced resolution layer that enhances performance by making copies of the original data at a decrea
sing resolution
-Written as .ovr files and stored in a single file next to the source raster files
-
Speed up the display of raster data by retrieving only the data at a specified resolution that is required
for the display - CORRECT ANSWER -Pyramids
-Reduced resolution raster dataset created to increase display speed and reduce usage
-Lower-resolution copy of the data appears quickly while viewing entire mosaic datasets
-Typically begin where Pyramids stop - CORRECT ANSWER -Overviews
Workflow for creating and adding rasters to a mosaic dataset - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Create a geodatabase
2. In geodatabase, create empty mosaic dataset and its schema
3. Add raster datasets to the mosaic dataset
4. Modify the mosaic dataset (make updates to the boundary and footprints, add more raster data, an
d so on)
5. Define and build overviews for the mosaic dataset
What does Calculating Statistics do when working with raster datasets? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Help to enhance the rendering of your raster data
-Increase a map's drawing performance for your raster data source
-Perform certain other tasks, such as applying a contrast stretch or image classification.
Where are overviews stored? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Overviews are generated and stored, by default, in a folder next to where the mosaic dataset resides.
Why are overviews not automatically built? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They take additional space and time, and you may want to build them at your convenience.
