BSc IT Sem VI 2018 19 May 2018-19 PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Define GIS. Briefly explain any two capabilities of GIS
   • b. What is GI System, GI Science and GIS Application? Explain
   • c. How modeling helps in representing real world? Explain
   • d. Define Geographic field. Explain its different data type and values
   • e. Write a note on Topology and spatial relationships
   • f. Explain the temporal dimension using suitable example
2. Q2 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. List the functional components of GIS. Explain any two of them in details
   • b. Explain the various reasons for using DBMS in GIS
   • c. Write a note on Spatial Data functionality
   • d. Explain the relational data model using suitable example
   • e. Differentiate between Vector data and Raster Data
   • f. Write a note on Spatial Data Infrastructure
3. Q3 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What are the different classifications of Map Projections? Explain any two
   • b. Write a note on GPS
   • c. Explain 2D geographic coordinate system using suitable example
   • d. What is trend surface fitting? Explain
   • e. How Root Mean Square is used to mean location accuracy? Explain
   • f. Write a note on Krigging
4. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: a List the four classifications of analytical functions of GIS. Explain any one in details Write a note on automatic classification d Explain using example how Raster overlay operation can be performed using decision List any five examples where advanced computations on continuous fields are required Paper Subject Code: 88704 Principles of Geographic Information Systems f Perform the raster overlay operation to find R3 15 marks
5. Q5 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What is the relationship between Map and GIS?
   • b. Explain the visualization process in GIS
   • c. How to map terrain elevation? Explain
   • d. What are Bertin’s six categories of visual variables?
   • e. How to distinguish between three temporal cartographic techniques? Explain
   • f. Write a note on Map Cosmetics

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