Quiz - Working with Vector Data

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What is the difference between vector and raster data?
- Vector data is used for photographs while raster data is used for diagrams.
- Vector data is made up of mathematical equations while raster data is made up of colours.
- Vector data, as it is more concise, is easier to export, edit, store and scale.
- Vector data is more commonly used in GIS than raster data.
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Which data format is best suited for storing complex visual information such as pictures?
- Text
- Vector
- Raster
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What is the advantage of using open source vector formats?
- They work best with their parent software, reducing errors on import
- They are more likely to be accepted by multiple software packages and are likely to be easily accessed in the future
- They are better at storing metadata unique to a particular package
- They often have free to use software associated with them.
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Why is it important to carefully manage Shapefile data sets when archiving them?
- Because Shapefiles can only be used with specialised GIS software
- Because the data is stored in multiple files that must be kept together to work properly
- Because Shapefiles are stable and not prone to corruption and data loss during archiving
- Because they must be zipped prior to use.
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What is the advantage of DXF files being human-readable?
- They can be opened and edited in any software program
- They can be read and understood by humans, making them easier to troubleshoot or extract single points from.
- They are less prone to corruption and data loss than other file formats
- They can be typed by hand.
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How can exported vector files be imported into 3rd party applications?
- They can only be imported into specialized GIS software
- They can be imported into any geospatial software with the proper file format support
- They can be imported into software only that supports 2D geometry
- They can be imported to any software by simply copying and pasting the vector data directly into the application
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Why is it important to carefully draw a boundary as a polyline before making volume measurements?
- It reduces the need for data processing
- It ensures the boundary is visible
- It makes the process faster
- It allows for accurate calculation of the volume

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