Which two formats are used for vector data?

Shapefiles are a widely used format for storing vector data in geographic information systems (GIS). They are composed of several files with different extensions that together represent geometries (points, lines, and polygons) along with their associated attributes. Shapefiles allow for efficient storage and manipulation of vector data, making them a popular choice for users needing to display and analyze spatial features.

Point feature classes, while mentioned in the context of vector data, are actually a specific type of vector data representation rather than a format by itself. They represent features that are defined by single geographic coordinates (points), but they are typically housed within a geodatabase or as part of a shapefile. Thus, while they are related to vector data, they are not a storage format like shapefiles.