7.4.3. Standards and Interoperability

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does OGC stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the main organization related to geospatial data.

2. 2.

   Name one service provided by WMS.

   Hint

   Consider what WMS does online.

3. 3.

   What does WMS stand for?

   • Web Mapping Standard
   • Web Map Service
   • Web Managed Service

   Hint

   Focus on the service that delivers map images over the web.

4. 4.

   True or False: WFS allows for the editing of geospatial features.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the functionality WFS provides.

5. 5.

   Analyze the importance of adhering to OGC standards when creating a multi-layered GIS project. Include potential drawbacks of not following these standards.

   Hint

   Consider how different formats and services might interact without a common standard.

6. 6.

   Propose a project that utilizes both WMS and WFS for an urban planning application. Describe how each service would be utilized.

   Hint

   Think about how visual and interactive components improve the analysis.