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A collection of questions and answers related to the esri gis fundamentals foundation certification 2201 exam. It covers key concepts such as datums, spheroids, latitude and longitude, and basic arcgis pro functionalities. Useful for individuals preparing for the certification exam, offering a quick overview of essential topics.
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Datum - ANSWERS- Provides a frame of reference for finding locations
Authalic Sphere - ANSWERSA sphere with the same surface area as the spheroid (to make calculations easier) Choosing a spheroid model - ANSWERS- Smaller than 1:5,000,000: Can use an authalic sphere
What is the term for a sphere that has the same area as a given spheroid? - ANSWERSAuthalic sphere Which term is used to describe an ellipsoid of rotation that, like the earth, rotates about its shortest axis? - ANSWERSOblate Ellipsoid What primary purpose do decimal degrees (DD) serve as compared to measurements in DMS? - ANSWERSDD makes computer calculations faster What are the six items that are needed for projects in ArcGIS Pro? - ANSWERS- Databases
The distance between meridians is a constant value - ANSWERSFalse Which lines on the graticule are parallel, run east-west, and mark angular distance north and south of the equator? - ANSWERSLines of Latitude What is another name for a line of latitude? - ANSWERSParallel An ellipsoid that approximates the shape of a sphere is often called a spheroid - ANSWERSTrue Which term describes a sphere that has the same surface area as the earth's spheroid?
What are the three basic Attribute Queries? - ANSWERS- Attribute Field
Setting: Scales for Labels - ANSWERSUse the Out Beyond and In Beyond settings to change the minimum and maximum scales at which your labels appear Use of Symbols - ANSWERSUse symbols, such as different shields and highways Effects - ANSWERSShadows, halos, or callouts, etc. Weights and Priorities - ANSWERS- Use label and feature weights to avoid conflict (overlap)
Labeling Setting: In Beyond - ANSWERSIf you want labels to only appear at small scales Labeling Setting: Out Beyond - ANSWERSIf you want labels to only appear at larger scales Labeling Setting: In/Out Beyond - ANSWERSMap scale is not smaller than (or beyond) the set scale How do you find map units on ArcGIS? - ANSWERSIn the Contents pane, right-click the map (where the layers are stored), and choose properties