1.11.2. Key Skills for Civil Engineers

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a spatial database?

   Hint

   Think about what kind of data relates to geography.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of digitizing maps.

   Hint

   Consider what digital formats offer compared to paper.

3. 3.

   What is a spatial database?

   • A database mostly for text data
   • A database that stores spatial data
   • A type of spreadsheet

   Hint

   Consider what type of data it manages.

4. 4.

   True or False: Attribute tables hold the physical locations of features.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what attributes actually describe.

5. 5.

   Design a multi-layered geographic information system for a city planning project that integrates residential areas, parks, and flood zones. Describe how each layer will support decision-making.

   Hint

   Think about how each feature interacts with the others in real-life scenarios.

6. 6.

   Explain how you could use Python to automate the data update process in a spatial database. Provide a pseudo-code example.

   Hint

   Consider how automation can save repetitive tasks.