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    This document contains an exam for a Geographic Information Systems course, with 5 questions covering key GIS concepts. Question 1 defines GIS terms, differentiates data structures, data models, and ArcGIS modules. It also describes digitizing maps and discusses spatial analysis categories. Question 2 covers data errors and data capturing methods. Question 3 compares vector data structures and lists GIS functions. Question 4 differentiates data models from structures and discusses GIS components and topology. Question 5 identifies data quality components and important GIS applications.

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    MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

    (A Constituent College of Kenyatta University)


    University Examinations for 2015/2016 Academic Year

    SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

    DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN


    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    SCO 417: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    Date: 2/8/2016 Time: 8:30 – 10:30 AM


    INSTRUCTIONS

    This paper consists of FIVE questions


    Answer question ONE and other TWO questions in this paper.

    QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

    a) Define the following terms:


    i) Arc-toolbox (2 marks)
    ii) Geographic information systems (2 marks)
    iii) Arc-info (2 marks)
    iv) Geo-processing (2 marks)

    b) Differentiate between the spaghetti and Topological data structures as applied in vector
    data model. (4 marks)

    c) Briefly differentiate between the raster and vector data models of representing
    geographical phenomena in GIS. (4 marks)

    d) ArcGIS, ArcView and ArcEditor are organized into modules, outline the main modules
    in ArcGIS. (3 marks)

    Examination Irregularity is punishable by expulsion Page 1 of 2


    e) Describe two ways of manually digitizing paper maps. (4 marks)

    f) Spatial analysis is at the very heart of geographic information system (GIS) technology.
    Define spatial analysis and with an aid of an example in each case, discuss three
    categories of spatial analysis. (7 marks)

    QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS

    a) During the process of data capture processing and even output in GIS, several errors may
    arise in the resultant spatial and attribute data. Briefly outline on the sources/causes of
    these errors that may eventually affect the quality of the final GIS product. (8 marks)

    b) Discuss the different data capturing methods from various sources commonly used in a
    GIS (12 marks)

    QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS

    a) What are the relative merits and demerits of the vector data structures as encountered in
    GIS. (10 marks)

    b) Explain the major functions of GIS. (10 marks)

    QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS

    a) Differentiate between a data model and a data structure as used in geospatial information
    systems. (6 marks)

    b) Discuss the components of geographical information systems. (10 marks)

    c) Briefly explain the term topology as used in GIS. (4 marks)

    QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS

    a) Identify and explain five components to data quality in the context of GIS.
    (10 marks)
    b) Discuss five Important GIS Applications and Uses (10 marks)

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