GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

S. N. PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH

CENTRE, UMRAKH

Question Bank

Sr. No. Questions

Explain the function of Geographic Information System. Explain the function of
1)
DBMS?
2) Differentiate between raster and vector model.
3) Explain ‘Vector Data Model’ and ‘Raster data model’ in GIS with figure.
4) Explain the major data sources of GIS.
5) Discuss Spatial data and Attribute data of GIS.
6) Write short note on Cartography.
7) Define GIS. Enlist Various components and functions of GIS.
What do you understand by ‘Map’? Differentiate between topographic and thematic
8)
map.
9) Write short note on Data Input and Output devices in GIS.

10) Explain the basic concept of ‘Metadata’. Mention its importance in GIS in detail.
11) Write salient features of GIS tool Geo media and Arc Map.

12) Define data encoding. Explain how data from various data sources are encoded for use
in a GIS software.
13) Explain GIS analysis functions in detail?

14) Discuss Map Projection and Method of Map Projection.

15) What is Geospatial Analysis? Enumerate the methods used for the same and explain
data base queries method in detail?