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Q81 (CAPF/2025) Geography › Maps & Locations › Thematic map skills Answer Verified

Which of the following are components of Geographic Information System (GIS)? 1. Data 2. Hardware 3. Software 4. People Select the answer using the code given below.

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A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a comprehensive framework designed to capture, store, manage, and analyze spatial data. It is widely recognized as being composed of five essential components: hardware, software, data, people, and methods. Hardware refers to the physical computer systems and peripherals like servers and GPS receivers [1]. Software provides the necessary tools for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization [1]. Data is considered the most critical component, consisting of spatial and attribute information [1]. Finally, people are vital as they provide the intellectual direction, operational skills, and decision-making capabilities required to utilize the technology effectively [1]. Since all four items listed in the question (Data, Hardware, Software, and People) are fundamental pillars of a GIS ecosystem, option 4 is the correct choice.

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  1. [1] https://www.highpointnc.gov/998/What-is-GIS-PDF
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