Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation Certification Practice Test

What spatial analysis question helps determine the nearest gas station when your vehicle's fuel warning light comes on?

1. What is visible from a given location (3D)?

2. What is the closest?

3. What is nearby or coincident?

4. What has changed over time?

The correct answer is: What is the closest?

Determining the nearest gas station when your vehicle's fuel warning light activates fundamentally involves identifying the closest location where you can refuel. This scenario directly relates to spatial analysis focused on proximity, making "What is the closest?" the most appropriate question. By identifying the closest gas station, you can quickly and efficiently plan your route to ensure you can fill your tank before running out of fuel. The other questions deal with different types of spatial analysis. For instance, asking "What is visible from a given location (3D)?" pertains to visibility analysis in a three-dimensional context, which is not relevant for simply finding the nearest station based on distance. The question "What is nearby or coincident?" would imply a broader local area analysis and does not specifically hone in on the closest point, while "What has changed over time?" relates to temporal analysis of data and changes, which is not pertinent when you are simply concerned with immediate access to a gas station. Thus, the focus on proximity in the context of finding the nearest option is what makes the selected question the correct one.