The 5 Components...

Question 1

What are they?

Answer 1

Hardware 
Software
Data
People
Methods

Question 2

explain Hardware, give some examples

Answer 2

Computer and peripherals on which GIS operates

• Computers
• Networks
• Peripheral devices
• Digitizers

Question 3

Explain Software, give examples

Answer 3

Programs that provide the tools needed to store, analyze and display data.

• GIS software
• Database software
• OS software
• Network software

Question 4

Explain data, give examples

Answer 4

One of the most important components. Accuracy of data is essential.

• Vector
• Raster
• Image
• Attribute

Question 5

Explain methods, give examples.

Answer 5

application specific business rules describing how technology is applied.

• Guidelines
• Specs
• Standards
• Procedures

Question 6

Explain People, give examples

Answer 6

Users of GIS who depend on it for everyday work

• Admin
• Managers
• GIS Techs
• Consumers