ArcGIS Pro Foundation flashcards
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- File geodatabase
- A single-folder ArcGIS data store built on SQLite that holds feature classes, tables, rasters, and relationship classes; the default workspace for most ArcGIS Pro projects.
- Feature dataset
- A container inside a geodatabase that groups feature classes sharing one coordinate system; required for topology, geometric networks, and parcel fabrics.
- Coded value domain
- An attribute domain that restricts a field to a defined list of valid codes with descriptions, preventing entry of values outside the list.
- Subtype
- A partition of a feature class based on one subtype field, allowing different default values and attribute domains for each category of feature.
- OBJECTID field
- A system-managed unique integer identifier automatically added to every feature class and table; it cannot be edited or deleted by users.
- On-the-fly projection
- The display-time transformation of layers in differing coordinate systems into the map's coordinate system; stored coordinates are not modified.
- Relationship class
- A geodatabase object defining a 1:1, 1:M, or M:N association between an origin and destination class via key fields; M:N needs an intermediate table.
- Relative paths
- A project storage setting that records layer sources relative to the project file, allowing the project folder to be moved without breaking data links.
- Definition query
- A SQL filter applied to a layer that limits which features display, label, and select, without changing the underlying feature class.
- Graduated colors symbology
- A renderer that maps a numeric field into color classes using a classification method such as natural breaks, quantile, or equal interval.
- Natural breaks classification
- A classification method (Jenks) that places class breaks to minimize within-class variance; breaks are specific to the dataset analyzed.
- Normalization
- Dividing a value field by another field, a logarithm, or percent of total so the map shows rates or proportions instead of raw counts.
- Label class
- A subset of a layer's features with its own label expression, symbol, placement, and scale range, enabling different labels per feature type.
- Reference scale
- A set scale at which symbols and labels render at their authored sizes; zooming in enlarges and zooming out shrinks them proportionally.
- Group layer
- A Contents pane container that nests layers so visibility, transparency, and scale ranges can be controlled for the whole group at once.
- Scene layer
- A 3D layer type used in local or global scenes, often representing buildings, point clouds, or mesh data with height and texture.
- Geoprocessing environment
- A setting such as output coordinate system, extent, snap raster, or cell size that influences tool results and is inherited by models and scripts.
- Clip tool
- An overlay tool that cuts input features to the boundary of a clip feature, retaining the input layer's attributes in the output.
- Intersect tool
- An overlay tool that keeps only overlapping portions of input layers and combines attributes from every input into the output features.
- Spatial join
- A tool that transfers attributes from one layer to another based on a spatial relationship; it appends fields rather than changing geometry.
- Select By Location
- A selection method choosing features based on a spatial relationship (intersects, contains, within, touches) to features in another layer.
- Buffer tool
- A proximity tool creating polygons at a specified distance around input features; distance may be planar or geodesic depending on settings.
- Zonal Statistics
- A raster tool that summarizes cell values of a value raster within each zone of a zone dataset, producing statistics such as mean or maximum.
- ModelBuilder
- A visual workflow editor that chains tools, variables, and connectors into a model that can be run, iterated, and exported to Python.
- Arcade expression
- A lightweight expression language used in ArcGIS Pro for labeling, symbology, pop-ups, and field calculation without requiring Python.
- Hosted feature layer
- A web layer whose data is copied to and stored in the ArcGIS portal, enabling editing, sharing, and sync without an enterprise database.
- Referenced feature layer
- A web layer that reads data from a registered enterprise geodatabase rather than copying it, requiring a registered data store.
- Sharing levels
- The access setting for an item: private, shared with groups, shared with the organization, or public; the most restrictive applicable level governs access.
- Tile layer
- A pre-rendered cache of map images served at multiple scales, offering fast display but no feature editing or attribute query.
- Offline map
- A web map enabled for offline use and downloaded with its layers and tiles so field apps can work without a network connection.
- Branch versioning
- A versioning model for enterprise data accessed through feature services, supporting multi-user editing with named versions and conflict reconciliation.
- Consolidate Project
- A tool that gathers a project and its data sources into one folder, reporting broken links and optionally copying data for transfer.