A Geographic Information System (GIS)is All of the Following EXCEPT

question 19

Multiple Choice

A geographic information system (GIS) is all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)A powerful software tool that allows the user to create any kind of geographic representation
• B)A set of computer-based tools that allows the user to modify, visualize, query, and analyze geographic and tabular data
• C)Similar to a spreadsheet or word processing program in that the software provides a framework and templates for data collection, collation, and analysis
• D)A unstructured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer so that a crime analyst can consult it to answer queries

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Definitions:

Algorithms

A step-by-step procedure or set of rules to be followed in calculations or problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Mechanical

Pertaining to objects, machines, or systems that operate or are produced by machinery and physical parts, often contrasted with electronic or digital.

Repetitive Mathematical Procedures

Algorithms or operations that are performed repeatedly, often to solve problems or accomplish tasks in mathematics.

Heuristic

A strategy or method used in problem-solving or decision-making that employs a practical approach based on experience and immediate judgment rather than a strict or formal process.