Which term describes a computer system capable of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying spatial information?

• A. geographical information system
• B. global positioning system
• C. l-commerce system
• D. on-star system

Answer: (A)

A geographic information system is designed to bring together different spatial datasets, store them, allow edits, run analyses on how features relate to each other, share results, and display them on maps. This combination lets you overlay layers (like streets, land use, and demographics), perform spatial analyses (such as measuring distances or identifying overlap), and present findings in a map-accessible format for others. The other options don’t fit this broad capability: a GPS provides location data for navigation but not integrated data storage and analysis of layered spatial information; an e-commerce system handles online buying and selling; and an OnStar system focuses on in-vehicle telematics rather than managing geographic information systems.