IAAO 600 (Chapters 1–8) – Q&A with Explanations
1. What provides an in-depth understanding of what can and cannot be
accomplished?
Answer: Needs Analysis
Explanation:
A needs analysis evaluates requirements, limitations, and goals before starting a mapping or GIS
project. It prevents wasted time and resources.
2. What map component explains symbols used on a map?
Answer: Legend
Explanation:
The legend helps users interpret map symbols (colors, lines, icons), making the map
understandable.
3. What is a map?
Answer: A two-dimensional portrayal of a three-dimensional world
Explanation:
Maps simplify real-world features into flat representations for easier analysis and communication.
4. What are the three functions of a map?
Answer: Location, Identification, Inventory
Explanation:
Location: Shows where things are
Identification: Tells what features are
Inventory: Shows quantity or distribution of features
5. Name two types of records used in early parcel mapping.
Answer: Public, Private, Assessment, Government
Explanation:
These records provided land ownership and boundary information for mapping.
6. What are key map components?
, Answer: Title, Publication data, Legend, Notes, Scale
Explanation:
Each component ensures clarity, accuracy, and usability of the map.
7. What measures angles?
Answer: Protractor
Explanation:
Used in surveying to measure angles between lines.
8. Straight line on a protractor equals?
Answer: 180°
Explanation:
Represents a straight angle.
9. Each degree contains?
Answer: 60 minutes
Explanation:
Used in precise geographic measurements.
10. Symbol ' represents?
Answer: Minutes
11. Symbol " represents?
Answer: Seconds
12. Each minute contains?
Answer: 60 seconds
13. Stationing increments are?
Answer: 100 feet
Explanation:
Used in surveying for measuring distances along a line.
1. What provides an in-depth understanding of what can and cannot be
accomplished?
Answer: Needs Analysis
Explanation:
A needs analysis evaluates requirements, limitations, and goals before starting a mapping or GIS
project. It prevents wasted time and resources.
2. What map component explains symbols used on a map?
Answer: Legend
Explanation:
The legend helps users interpret map symbols (colors, lines, icons), making the map
understandable.
3. What is a map?
Answer: A two-dimensional portrayal of a three-dimensional world
Explanation:
Maps simplify real-world features into flat representations for easier analysis and communication.
4. What are the three functions of a map?
Answer: Location, Identification, Inventory
Explanation:
Location: Shows where things are
Identification: Tells what features are
Inventory: Shows quantity or distribution of features
5. Name two types of records used in early parcel mapping.
Answer: Public, Private, Assessment, Government
Explanation:
These records provided land ownership and boundary information for mapping.
6. What are key map components?
, Answer: Title, Publication data, Legend, Notes, Scale
Explanation:
Each component ensures clarity, accuracy, and usability of the map.
7. What measures angles?
Answer: Protractor
Explanation:
Used in surveying to measure angles between lines.
8. Straight line on a protractor equals?
Answer: 180°
Explanation:
Represents a straight angle.
9. Each degree contains?
Answer: 60 minutes
Explanation:
Used in precise geographic measurements.
10. Symbol ' represents?
Answer: Minutes
11. Symbol " represents?
Answer: Seconds
12. Each minute contains?
Answer: 60 seconds
13. Stationing increments are?
Answer: 100 feet
Explanation:
Used in surveying for measuring distances along a line.
