FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs, or Frequently Asked Questions are good starting points for getting your beginners and advanced questions in GIS. Find answers to what GIS is, where to find data and how to find a job in this field.

The GIS FAQ
Originally hosted by the the Census Bureau this site contains and index of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about GIS.

GIS Lounge FAQ Page
FAQ page for this site, includes pointers for the most common questions asked and information about submitting to GIS Lounge.

MapInfo FAQ
From New Zealand, this FAQ page covers a range of MapInfo questions.

NGS FAQ
FAQs for questions about the National Geodetic Survey.

Unofficial Symbol Page FAQ
FAQs on using symbol sets with ArcInfo and ArcView.

USGS Metadata FAQ
FAQ compiled by Peter Schweitzer of the USGS.