BSc IT Sem VI ATKT PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What is GIS? Explain any four application areas of GIS
   • b. What are Geospatial data, Geoinformation, quality and metadata? What are the key components of spatial data? Why do they play important role in assessment of data quality?
   • c. Explain the concept of Spatialtemporal data models. Explain the different concepts of time
   • d. Define Geographic Objects. Explain four parameters that define it
   • e. Write a note on Irregular Tessellations
   • f. Construct a quad tree for the following three valued raster
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. What are the different ways of spatial data capture and preparation? Explain
   • c. Differentiate between Vector data and Raster Data
   • d. Explain the relational data model using suitable example
   • e. What is the reason for using DBMS in GIS?
   • f. Write a note on Spatial Data presentation
3. Q3 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. Write a note on the Geoid and vertical datum
   • b. Explain 2D geographic coordinate system using suitable example What is secondary data in GIS? Explain any two ways to obtain secondary data in GIS
   • d. What is satellite based positioning? Explain
   • e. List the four issues in combining data from multiple sources. Explain any two of them
   • f. Write on GLONASS
4. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: a Write a note on neighborhood functions b is Classification of data in GIS? Explain using suitable example Paper Subject Code: 88704 Principles of Geographic Information Systems Perform the raster overlay operation to find R4 = R1 AND (R2 e Write a note on GIS and application models f How error propagates in data processing? Explain 15 marks
5. Q5 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What do you mean by “How do I Say What to Whom and is it effective?” in GIS? Explain
   • b. Explain visualization strategies in GIS
   • c. How to map quantitative data? 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 Disseminations

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