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Role of Government Agencies in Data Sharing

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Which government agency is responsible for coordinating and promoting data sharing among federal agencies in the United States?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

  3. General Services Administration (GSA)

  4. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for coordinating and promoting data sharing among federal agencies in the United States.

What is the primary goal of the Open Government Partnership (OGP)?

  1. To promote transparency and accountability in government

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to government information

  4. To enhance citizen engagement in government decision-making

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is to promote transparency and accountability in government.

Which government agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata?

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  2. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  4. Department of the Interior (DOI)

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata.

What is the purpose of the Data.gov platform?

  1. To provide a central repository for government data

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to government information

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Data.gov platform is to provide a central repository for government data, facilitate data sharing among government agencies, and improve public access to government information.

Which government agency is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the E-Government Act of 2002?

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  2. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

  3. General Services Administration (GSA)

  4. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the E-Government Act of 2002.

What is the primary goal of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)?

  1. To promote the coordinated development and use of geospatial data

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to geospatial data

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) is to promote the coordinated development and use of geospatial data, facilitate data sharing among government agencies, and improve public access to geospatial data.

Which government agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA)?

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  2. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  4. Department of the Interior (DOI)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA).

What is the purpose of the Geospatial Platform?

  1. To provide a central repository for geospatial data

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to geospatial data

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the Geospatial Platform is to provide a central repository for geospatial data, facilitate data sharing among government agencies, and improve public access to geospatial data.

Which government agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD)?

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  2. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  4. Department of the Interior (DOI)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD).

What is the primary goal of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD)?

  1. To provide a comprehensive land cover dataset for the United States

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to land cover data

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD) is to provide a comprehensive land cover dataset for the United States, facilitate data sharing among government agencies, and improve public access to land cover data.

Which government agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Elevation Dataset (NED)?

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  2. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  4. Department of the Interior (DOI)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Elevation Dataset (NED).

What is the purpose of the National Atlas?

  1. To provide a comprehensive collection of maps and geospatial data for the United States

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to geospatial data

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of the National Atlas is to provide a comprehensive collection of maps and geospatial data for the United States, facilitate data sharing among government agencies, and improve public access to geospatial data.

Which government agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)?

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  2. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  4. Department of Defense (DOD)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).

What is the primary goal of the NGA?

  1. To provide geospatial intelligence to the United States military

  2. To facilitate data sharing among government agencies

  3. To improve public access to geospatial data

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the NGA is to provide geospatial intelligence to the United States military.

Which government agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial-Intelligence Center (NGIC)?

  1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

  2. United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  4. Department of Defense (DOD)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Geospatial-Intelligence Center (NGIC).

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