CONFIDENTIAL AP/APR 2009/SUG243

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE CARTOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE SUG243
EXAMINATION APRIL 2009
TIME 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of six (6) questions.

2. Answer five (5) questions only in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

4. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:

i) the Question Paper

ii) a one - page Appendix 1
iii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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This examination paper consists of 4 printed pages
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QUESTION 1

a) Michael Wood (Vice-president of the International Cartographic Association (ICA) in

his opening speech at the International Cartographic Conference (ICC) in Ottawa
1999) mentioned that it is said humankind has invented three great forms of
communication: language, music and mapping, but by far the oldest is mapping.
Technology has been the driving force behind many changes in Cartography. Identify
and give an overview of the technological revolutions that have influenced the roles
of maps and Cartography of past compared to now and the near future.
(10 marks)

b) Many people do not distinguish between maps and reality. Maps are not reality, but
a model of it. As maps are utilized as an aid when decisions that rely on spatial
information need to be made, one has to be extremely aware of the data used, what
has been done to the data and how the data is presented. Without such awareness,
one has to believe more or less blindly what one sees. How do cartographers "lie"
with maps? Support your discussion with examples.
(10 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) The design of a map is a complex process. It is a process of applying cartographic

knowledge and experience to improve the effectiveness of a map. With the aid of
diagrams or examples briefly explain the factors or criteria one may use to evaluate a
good design map from poorly-designed ones.
(8 marks)
b) As Malaysia's official religion is Islam, the food outlets in this country predominantly
offer halal fare. Halal food for Muslims means food permitted under the Islamic law
and is pure and safe for Muslim diners' consumption.
Suppose in conjunction with the Food and Cultural Promotion Campaign in 2009 as
part of publicizing Malaysia as a top-of-mind destination to the world, you as a
cartographer, were asked to design a guide as a source of information for travelers
and residents who seek restaurant and food outlets that serve halal food within a
particular city or area. You are required to design a guide in hard copy format and a
multimedia guide with maps to be uploaded on the web as well. Suggest the possible
approaches and discuss all the considerations needed in order to design such food
services guide. Include suggested flowchart, storyboard and sketches of your guide
layout.
(12 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Define the following terms:

i) Multimedia cartography
ii) Web maps
iii) Storyboard
iv) Hyperlinking
v) Electronic atlas
(5 marks)

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b) What are the steps involved in developing interactive multimedia titles?

(10 marks)

c) The following questions are based on your hands-on experiences using the
Macromedia Flash Professional 8 authoring software in designing the thematic map
for your class project:

i) What is the difference between the format extension .fla and .swf?
ii) Define the term animation.
iii) How do you create animation in Macromedia Flash Professional 8?

(5 marks)

QUESTION 4

Answer the following questions with the aid of appropriate examples:

a) What are choropleth maps and why are choropleth maps so popular?
(3 marks)
b) What is graduated or proportional symbol mapping and what it is used for?
(3 marks)

c) Why can dasymetric maps be considered as an improvement of a choropleth map?

(4 marks)
d) What is a cartogram? What are the two basic forms of cartograms?
(3 marks)

e) Construct a flow line map that shows the routes most frequently traveled to your
campus and the numbers of people who follow those routes. Include a legend and a
title for your map.
(7 marks)

QUESTION 5

a) Explain why cartographers need to classify statistical data?

(2 marks)

b) Briefly describe the principles of the following common data classification methods:

i) Quantiles
ii) Equal intervals,
iii) Standard deviation
iv) Natural breaks,
v) Jenks Optimization
(10 marks)

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C) Table 1.0 shows the statistics of reported crime on property in 2004 for selected
sections of a particular area. You are required to:

i) Show the steps and calculation taken in classifying the given data. Justify
your decision for the classification method you think best suited for the
distribution,
ii) Use suitable quantitative mapping technique to show the classified data onto
the map given in Appendix 1. The given numbers on the map correspond to
the number for the section listed in Table 1.0.
iii) Include a legend and a title for your map.

Break-ins & robbery Vehicles theft

Section Total cases
(day & night) (car & motorcycles)
1 53 123 176
2 67 304 371
3 71 275 346
4 128 422 550
Total cases 319 1124

Table 1.0
(8 marks)

QUESTION 6

a) What are the differences between the internet, multimedia and the World Wide Web
(WWW)? Why is the WWW and multimedia an interesting medium to present and
disseminate geospatial data?
(10 marks)

b) Effective expository Cartography requires reliable sources. Explain the types of

cartographic data sources available for mapping including the kind of information
each type may provide and the advantages each type may give. What are the
elements which must be evaluated on all the sources mentioned?
(10 marks)

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