GISP Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The property of area for a parcel polygon may be considered (Choose the best response)
Answer: Precise
Q2
What is a datum? (Choose the best response) A mathematical model The mathematical model
related to real world features Real world features projected with minimum distortion from a
round earth to flat map. A system of coordinates.
Answer: A mathematical model
Q3
Which method is used to align an unreferenced dataset with one that has spatial reference
information? (Choose the best response)
Answer: Scaling
Q4
Control points are best described as (Choose the best response)
Answer: Areas on the map where projection can easily change
Q5
In a map showing contours, the name of the darker contour lines is (Choose the best response)
Index contours Key contours Lines of deviation Lines of Elevations Index contours Imaginary
lines on a map that
Answer: Index contours
Q6
The inherent ability to suggest pattern in the phenomena they represent is a fundamental use
of (Choose the best response) Maps Tables Layers Point Maps
Answer: Maps
, Q7
If you are making a web map of sampling locations, streams and watershed areas, in what
order would you place the layers on the map? (Choose the best response) Sampling locations,
wetland areas, streams Streams, wetland areas, sampling locations Sampling locations,
streams, wetland areas
Answer: Sampling locations, wetland areas, streams
Q8
A small-scale map would show (Choose the best response) A larger geographic area than a
large-scale map A smaller geographic area than a large-scale map The same geographic area
as a large-scale map, just at a smaller resolution The same geographic area as a large-scale
map, just at a larger resolution A larger geographic area than a large-scale map
Answer: A larger geographic area than a large-scale map
Q9
(Select all that apply). Show the data as a heat map Show the data as a point layer Label the
addresses that correspond to the data Aggregate the data into quantities using graduated
colors, symbols or proportional symbols
Answer: Show the data as a heat map
Q10
How does using multiple attributes by category make a map more informative? (Choose the
best response) It makes the map more colorful It provides the reader with
Answer: It makes the map more colorful
Q11
Which of the following data formats would most likely represent a file exported from
AutoDesk-AutoCAD? (Choose the best response) .SHP .DXF .TXT .LAS
Answer: .SHP
Q12
There are no restrictions HIPPA laws
Answer: There are no restrictions HIPPA laws
Q1
The property of area for a parcel polygon may be considered (Choose the best response)
Answer: Precise
Q2
What is a datum? (Choose the best response) A mathematical model The mathematical model
related to real world features Real world features projected with minimum distortion from a
round earth to flat map. A system of coordinates.
Answer: A mathematical model
Q3
Which method is used to align an unreferenced dataset with one that has spatial reference
information? (Choose the best response)
Answer: Scaling
Q4
Control points are best described as (Choose the best response)
Answer: Areas on the map where projection can easily change
Q5
In a map showing contours, the name of the darker contour lines is (Choose the best response)
Index contours Key contours Lines of deviation Lines of Elevations Index contours Imaginary
lines on a map that
Answer: Index contours
Q6
The inherent ability to suggest pattern in the phenomena they represent is a fundamental use
of (Choose the best response) Maps Tables Layers Point Maps
Answer: Maps
, Q7
If you are making a web map of sampling locations, streams and watershed areas, in what
order would you place the layers on the map? (Choose the best response) Sampling locations,
wetland areas, streams Streams, wetland areas, sampling locations Sampling locations,
streams, wetland areas
Answer: Sampling locations, wetland areas, streams
Q8
A small-scale map would show (Choose the best response) A larger geographic area than a
large-scale map A smaller geographic area than a large-scale map The same geographic area
as a large-scale map, just at a smaller resolution The same geographic area as a large-scale
map, just at a larger resolution A larger geographic area than a large-scale map
Answer: A larger geographic area than a large-scale map
Q9
(Select all that apply). Show the data as a heat map Show the data as a point layer Label the
addresses that correspond to the data Aggregate the data into quantities using graduated
colors, symbols or proportional symbols
Answer: Show the data as a heat map
Q10
How does using multiple attributes by category make a map more informative? (Choose the
best response) It makes the map more colorful It provides the reader with
Answer: It makes the map more colorful
Q11
Which of the following data formats would most likely represent a file exported from
AutoDesk-AutoCAD? (Choose the best response) .SHP .DXF .TXT .LAS
Answer: .SHP
Q12
There are no restrictions HIPPA laws
Answer: There are no restrictions HIPPA laws
