EAPA_2025 ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 Questions and Answers

3D model marker symbology allows you to directly assign realistic 3D models (like campgrounds, facilities, buildings) to point features in a 3D scene without requiring a rule package. This makes it the most efficient and visually accurate option for realistic 3D representation.

Procedural marker symbology (Option A) requires rule packages.

Picture fill (Option B) applies to polygon fills, not 3D point feature symbology.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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The Identity tool retains all features from the first input layer and transfers attributes from the second input layer only where intersections occur. This ensures all original features remain while appending intersecting attributes.

Intersect (Option A) keeps only overlapping areas.

Union (Option C) keeps all features and all attributes, regardless of intersection.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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The Project tool is used to permanently convert data from one coordinate system to another, recalculating coordinates to match the new spatial reference.

Define Projection assigns a spatial reference to datasets that do not have one but does not transform coordinates.

Convert Coordinate Notation converts coordinate formats (such as MGRS, UTM, DMS) but not spatial references.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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When you have selected features in a map layer and want to create a new dataset containing only those selected features, the proper workflow is to right-click the layer in the Contents pane, go to Data > Export Features. This process honors the current selection set and creates a new feature class based on that selection.

The Catalog pane (Options A and C) exports entire datasets and doesn’t apply the selection set directly.

Export Features (Option B) directly works with selected features and generates a new dataset from them.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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The Data Engineering view in ArcGIS Pro provides quick access to key statistics (total, mean, min, max, etc.) for any numeric fields in a table. This allows rapid inspection of multiple fields without running separate geoprocessing tools or creating charts.

Create Field Statistics Chart (Option B) creates charts but is not as efficient for comparing multiple fields simultaneously.

Summary Statistics (Option C) creates grouped output tables but is more suitable for aggregation across rows, not across multiple fields.

Vertical coordinate systems always use linear units to measure elevation or depth (e.g., meters, feet). This differs from horizontal coordinate systems, which may use angular units (degrees) for geographic coordinates.

Angular units (Option B) apply to latitude and longitude in horizontal systems.

Direction units (Option C) apply to bearings or azimuths, not elevation.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

The black-and-white checkerboard indicates that the mosaic dataset cannot locate the source rasters. Repair Mosaic Dataset Paths allows the analyst to correct the file paths if the rasters have been moved or renamed, thus restoring visibility.

Define Overviews (Option A) creates reduced-resolution overviews for fast display but does not fix broken paths.

Build Pyramids (Option B) builds pyramids for raster display performance but also requires valid data paths first.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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Topology in ArcGIS Pro requires a geodatabase feature dataset. Shapefiles do not support topology directly. Therefore, the shapefile must first be converted to a feature class within a feature dataset in a geodatabase. Topology can then be created and applied.

Options A and B are incorrect because topology cannot be applied directly to file folders or shapefiles.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

The Mosaic To New Raster tool merges multiple input raster datasets into a single raster dataset in a file-based format. This approach simplifies sharing and analysis because the result is a single raster file rather than a collection of rasters. Since all rasters have the same resolution and dimension, this tool is the most efficient solution for permanent combination.

Mosaic Datasets (Option A) are great for managing large raster collections but remain as collections, not single files.

Publishing tile layers (Option C) is primarily for web sharing, not file-based sharing or analysis.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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In ArcGIS Pro, ared Xnext to a parameter in a geoprocessing tool typically indicates an invalid input due to conflicts with the current environment settings. One of the most common causes is when theProcessing Extentenvironment setting is configured in a way thatexcludesthe actual input features.

TheUniontool requires that input features fall within the set extent. If the Processing Extent does not cover any part of one or more input features, they are considered invalid and flagged with a red X, preventing the tool from running.

The software checks whether all input features are accessible within the defined extent. If they are not, this pre-validation error is triggered—even if the inputs are valid in terms of geometry or feature type.

Option A is incorrect because geometrical intersection is not a requirement for Union to run—it simply overlays features and includes all areas.

Option C is also incorrect, as the Union tool does indeed require polygon feature classes, but if incorrect feature types are used, a different error (not a red X related to extent) is shown.

This confirms that the red X in this scenario is caused by the Processing Extent settings not including the input features, making the correct answer B.

The Multipart To Singlepart tool separates multipart features into individual single-part features. This ensures that when selecting a feature, only the intended single feature is selected, rather than selecting multiple points grouped in a multipart feature.

Explode (Option A) is not a valid geoprocessing tool for this scenario.

Split (Option C) is used for dividing features, not separating multipart features.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Double field type supports high-precision floating-point numbers suitable for storing data with multiple decimal places. Precision controls the total number of digits; scale controls the number of digits to the right of the decimal.

Float has lower precision and is not recommended for accurate decimal storage.

Long is an integer type and cannot store decimals.

Double with Precision 3 and Scale 4 allows storing up to 4 decimal places as required.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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The Equal Earth projection is specifically designed to preserve area across the globe, making it ideal for thematic mapping of global datasets like precipitation change by country. It balances accurate area representation with a visually pleasing appearance for world maps.

Mercator (Option A) preserves angles but distorts area, especially near the poles.

Robinson (Option C) is visually pleasing for world maps but distorts both shape and area.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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Attribute-driven symbology allows different fields to control different aspects of visualization. In this case, one field (building type) can control color or symbol category, while another field (building height) controls the 3D extrusion. Attribute-driven symbology is designed specifically for this type of multi-attribute control.

Bivariate colors (Option B) map two numeric fields into a color grid but do not control extrusion.

Dictionary symbology (Option C) applies rule-based symbology often used for military or complex symbols, not 3D extrusion.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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Enable Sync allows offline editing by field crews. Setting the editing options to allow editors to update feature attributes only ensures that field staff can modify existing records but not delete them. This configuration supports disconnected editing while preserving data integrity.

Export Data (Option B) enables data export but does not support offline sync editing workflows.

Add features only (Option C) would prevent the crews from updating existing features, which is part of their task.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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The Divide tool is designed to split features into multiple equal parts. It supports dividing by area, count, or distance, making it ideal for tasks such as splitting parcels into equal-sized parts.

Split (Option A) cuts features along a user-defined line but does not automatically create equal parts.

Reshape (Option B) modifies feature boundaries but is not used to divide features into multiple parts.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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A relationship class defines a permanent association between a feature class and a table or between two feature classes in a geodatabase. Composite relationship classes enforce referential integrity, ensuring that related records remain consistent (e.g., when a parent record is deleted, related child records are also removed).

Attribute join (Option A) is temporary and does not enforce integrity.

Spatial join (Option B) requires spatial relationships and applies only between spatial datasets.

Relationship class (Option C) allows managing relationships between spatial and non-spatial tables with referential integrity.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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Projecting on the fly allows multiple datasets with different coordinate systems to be visualized together without permanently altering their coordinate system. This is acceptable during exploratory data analysis for visualization purposes but is not suitable for calculations or precise editing.

Calculating area (Option A) requires data to be in a projected coordinate system to ensure accuracy.

High-accuracy editing (Option C) requires consistent spatial reference to avoid distortions.

Exploratory analysis (Option B) allows temporary projection for initial review.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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ArcGIS Pro’sMatrix Heat Chartis designed for visualizing relationships between two categorical fields—such as origin and destination cities—and summarizing a numeric field, like delay time, using aggregate functions (e.g., mean). This type of chart aligns perfectly with the requirement:

It allows you to setColumnto the destination city andRowto the origin city.

Then choose theNumberfield as delay time and theAggregationmethod as "Mean" to calculate average delay.

The chart displays each origin‑destination pair as a cell, color‑coded by the calculated average delay.

Official documentation highlights this example explicitly:

“Create a matrix heat chart to identify the flights that have the highest average arrival delay time between origin and destination city by setting the following properties… Aggregation—Mean; Number—DelayTime”

Other chart types don’t fit the requirement:

Box plotis used to display distributions and identify outliers; it doesn’t aggregate by category pairs.

Scatter plotshows relationships between numeric variables on a continuous axis—not suitable for categorical city‑pair aggregation.

Therefore, the most appropriate choice for summarizing average journey delay by city pairs is theMatrix Heat Chart (C).