The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester

College of Engineering GIS&Applications

Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

Final Exam

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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

Question 01: (20 Points)

A) An information system consists of a chain of operations. Describe these

operations?
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B) The GIS can describe our world in two ways. How that?
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C) What does GIS do? List five of it.
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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

D) There are many different types to store the Vector and Raster data. Discuss with
examples this phrase?
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E) There are many views of a GIS. Discuss in details one of these views?
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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

Question 02: (20 points)

A) Multiple- choice questions: Choose the correct answer:

1. Which of the following is true?

 ( ) The Georeferencing is defining how Raster data are situated in real word
 ( ) The Georeferencing is defining how TIN Model are situated in real word
 ( ) The Georeferencing is defining how DEM(Digital Elevation Model) are
situated in real

2. In a TIN model, the world is represented as a network of:

 ( ) linked Circles.
 ( ) linked triangles.
 ( ) linked squares.

3. The smaller the cell size for the raster layer:

 ( ) the lower the resolution and the more detailed the map.
 ( ) the lower the resolution and without the detailed the map.
 ( ) the higher the resolution and the more detailed the map.

4. By Geocoding, You can plot:

 ( ) Points by geolocating tables of addresses on an existing street network
 ( ) Polylines by geolocating tables of addresses on an existing street network
 ( ) Polygons by geolocating tables of addresses on an existing street network

5. Which of the following are characteristics of data quality?

 ( ) Logical consistency.
 ( ) Classification, and the identification of relationships.
 ( ) The size-shape ratio of irregular polygons.

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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

B) In the following put (√) for the true and put (X) for the false:

1. ( ) Approximately 20 % of ALL data stored is related to a geographic location.

2. ( ) GIS can resolve only the simple issues not the complex Issues.

3. ( ) Maps are only one of three views of a GIS.

4. ( ) GIS can not borrow from Relational Database Management System.

5. ( ) The application of GIS is limited only by the imagination of those who use
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Question 03: (20 points)

A) List five methods of data input for a GIS?

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B ) Describe in details the process of creating the project database?
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College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

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Question 04: (20 points)

A) What is a Topology?
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B) What are the topological relationships?
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C) What are Advantages and uses of topology?
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D) Complete the following table:
Arc Left polygon Right polygon
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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

Question 05: (20 points)

A) What is GPS? List three of Applications of GPS?

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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

B) Explain is the difference between the Information and Data. Give one example?
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C) What is the Map layout consists of?

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The Islamic University of Gaza First Semester
College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

D) In the Figure below, which the Map is good? Why?

D.1 Maps

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D.2 Maps

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College of Engineering GIS&Applications
Civil Engineering Department Dr Alaeddinne D. ELJAMASSI

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E) Describe three uses of a GIS that exemplify the diversity of possible applications?

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‫مع تمنياتي لكم بالتوفيق و النجاح‬

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