SASTRA UNIVERSITY B.Tech.

I Mid-Term Examination, Feb 2011 (Open Elective) Subject: Geographical Information System 30Mins Subject Code: BCEOCE002 Marks: 50 PART - A Answer all questions: 1. Define GIS.
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How maps are classified on the basis of scale? Explain verbal scale. What are all the Components of GIS?

4. Define map projection?

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6. Define cartography. 7. Write note on cylindrical projection.

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List out different input devices used in GIS.

9. Write down few application domains where GIS is used effectively. 10. What is prime meridian? PART B Answer any Three Question:
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Brief about various types of maps and its uses. Discuss in detail about various map scales. Write a brief note on Geographic coordinate system. Discuss in detail about various parameters used for map projection.

4. Narrate about the projection families.

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SASTRA UNIVERSITY B.Tech. II Mid-Term Examination, Mar 2011 (Open Elective) Subject: Geographical Information System 30Mins Subject Code: BCEOCE002 Marks: 50 PART - A Answer all questions: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. List out data types in GIS. What are types of attribute data? List out various raster data sources. List out the usefulness of network data model. What is spatial data? Define GIS data model. Define topological data model. Define TIN. Define cell size in raster data model. Draw sketch on graphical representation of vector and raster datas. PART B Answer any Three Question: 3X10=30 10X2=20 Time: 1Hr

6. Write note on the following vector data models with illustration: TIN Model and Network Model. 7. Define raster data, its sources and elements briefly. 8. List out the advantage and disadvantage in raster and vector data models. 9. Discuss in detail about types of raster data representation. 10. Detail briefly about various attribute data model. SASTRA UNIVERSITY B.Tech. III Mid-Term Examination, Apr 2011

(Open Elective) Subject: Geographical Information System Time: 1Hr 30Mins Subject Code: BCEOCE002 Marks: 50 PART - A Answer all questions: 15X2=30

21. List out various output devices. 22. Define buffering. 23. List the usefulness of 3D models. 24. Explain briefly about structures in GIS. 25. Advantages of GIS. 26. List out various methods of data entry in GIS. 27. Define DTM. 28. Define DEM. 29. What is meant by entity in GIS and list out the relationship maintained between entities.. 30. List out various GIS analysis functions. 31. Define query and its types. 32. Define spatial query with example. 33. Name the type of overlay functions in GIS. 34. What are various logical operators used in GIS analysis. 35. List out types of errors in spatial data. PART B Answer any Three Question: 11. 2X10=20 Discuss briefly about network model and connectivity rules.

12. Application of GIS in natural disaster mapping (1) Tsunami and (2) Landslides 13. 14. Discuss briefly on raster analysis Discuss in detail about vector overlay functions with illustration.