Dear valued visitors,
This time i will provide for everyone Google Maps API - oDesk Skills Test Answer 2013.
In
Google Maps Javascript API, Scale Control is disabled by default.
a. True
b. False
Given
the following lines of code, what is the correct definition of the 'Marker' constructor
that will give the output as shown in the figure?
var
myLatlng = new google.maps.LatLng(-25.363882,131.044922);var myOptions = { zoom: 4, center: myLatlng, mapTypeId: google.maps.MapTypeId.ROADMAP }
var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map_canvas"), myOptions);
a. var marker = new
google.maps.Marker({position: myLatlng, map: map });
b. var marker = new
google.maps.Marker({position: myLatlng, title:"Hello World!" });
c. var marker = new
google.maps.Marker({position: myLatlng, map: map, title:"Hello
World!" });
d. var marker = new
google.maps.Marker({position: myLatlng, map: map title:"Hello World!"
});
Which
file format is used to display geographic data in an Earth browser such as
Google Earth, Google Maps, and Google Maps for mobile?
a. KML
b. HTML
c. XML
d. KMZ
Which
of the following interfaces provides the 'getTranslationGeometry()' method in
the Google Maps API for Flash 3D Maps?
a.
ICamera
b. IMap
c. IMap3D
d. ICamera3D
What
is the purpose of 'sensor=true' in the following Google Maps Javascript API
script tag?
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=true">
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=true">
a. The purpose is to indicate
whether or not your application is using a W3C Geolocation standard to
determine the user's location.
b. The purpose is to indicate
whether or not your application is using a sensor such as a GPS locator to
determine the user's location in any Maps API library or service requests.
c. The purpose is to indicate that
the user must set the location parameter as well.
d. The purpose is to indicate that
the user doesn't have to set the location parameter.
Which
of the following Geocoding API requests demonstrate the correct way to use
longitude and latitude and will NOT return ZERO_RESULTS in the XML status tag?
a. http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/xml?latlng=65.58,22.14&sensor=true
b.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/xml?latlng=65.58%22.14&sensor=false
c. http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/xml?latlng=65.58/22.14&sensor=true
d.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/xml?latlng=65.58,22.14&sensor=
false
Which
of the following statements is correct regarding the difference between
satellite and hybrid Google maps?
a. Satellite maps display a mix of
photographic tiles and a tile layer for prominent features, whereas hybrid maps
display photographic tiles.
b. Satellite maps display
photographic tiles, whereas hybrid maps display a mix of photographic tiles and
a tile layer for prominent features.
c. Satellite maps display the
normal, default 2D tiles of Google Maps, whereas hybrid maps display physical
relief tiles for displaying elevation and water features.
d. Satellite maps display physical
relief tiles for displaying elevation and water features, whereas hybrid maps
display the normal, default 2D tiles of Google Maps.
What
is denoted by the second and third parameters of the ControlPosition method as
shown in the following Google Maps API for Flash code?
ControlPosition(ControlPosition.ANCHOR_BOTTOM_RIGHT, 16, 10);
ControlPosition(ControlPosition.ANCHOR_BOTTOM_RIGHT, 16, 10);
a. Horizontal and vertical padding
from the edge of the map.
b. Horizontal and vertical margin
from the edge of the map.
c. Horizontal and vertical pixels
from the edge of the map.
d. Latitude and longitude points.
Which
of the following statements is correct about the MarkerImage object of the
Google Maps Javascript API?
a. It can be used to define the
image.
b. It can be used to define the size
of the image.
c. It can be used to define the
origin of the image.
d. It can be used to define the
anchor where the icons hotspot will be located.
Which
of the following are valid properties of the 'View' class which specify what
sort of view the 3D map should exhibit in Google
Maps API for Flash 3D Maps?
a. VIEWMODE_2D
b. VIEWMODE_PERSPECTIVE
c. VIEWMODE_ORTHOGONAL
d. VIEWMODE_3D
Which
of the following is the correct syntax using which you can retrieve the ith
element of a Polyline array when using the Google Maps Javascript API?
a. mvcArray[i];
b. mvcArray.getAt(i);
c. mvcArray(i);
d. mvcArray.getAt[i];
Which
of the following methods is defined under the MapEvent.MAP_PREINITIALIZE event
handler with regard to Google Maps API for Flash?
a. Map.setLoadOptions() method
b. Map.setInitOptions() method
c. Map.setPreInitOptions() method
d. Map.setPostInitOptions() method
On
which of the following browsers can you install the Google Earth plugin for
Windows?
a. Google Chrome 1.0+
b. Internet Explorer 6.0+
c. Firefox 2.0+
d. Flock 1.0+
e. All of the above
When
working with Google Maps API for Flash, when is the 'MapEvent.MAP_PREINITIALIZE'
event triggered?
a. After a map is ready to receive
initialization parameters and before the map is ready for general use.
b.
After the map is ready for general use.
c. After a default map has already
been drawn.
d. Before the map has been drawn.
What
does enc: prefix within the location declaration of the path specify in a
Google Static Map API request ?
a. It specifies that the path that
you have declared is an encoded polyline.
b. It specifies that the path that
you have declared is an encoded polygon.
c. It specifies that the path that
you have declared is a non-encoded polyline.
d.
It specifies that the path that you have declared is a non-encoded polygon.
Which
of the following can be contained in a Google Maps InfoWindow?
a. A string of text
b. An image
c. A snippet of HTML
d. A DOM element
e. All of the above
What
is the default travel mode in a Directions API request?
a.
Driving
b. Walking
c. Bicycling
What
is the difference between the following two map feed URLs which are used to retrieve
a list of maps in Google Maps Data API?
1 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/owned
2 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/public
1 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/owned
2 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/public
a.
1 returns all the maps created by the user whereas 2 returns all the public
maps created by the user.
b. 2 returns all the unlisted maps
created by the user whereas 2 returns all the maps created by the user.
c. 1 returns all the maps created by
the user whereas 2 returns all the unlisted maps created by the user.
Maps
created using the My Maps web interface have api_visible set to true.
a.
True
b. False
Which
of the following is true about the 'ZERO_RESULTS' value of the status field in
the Geocoding response object?
a.
It indicates that no errors occurred, the address was successfully parsed and
at least one geocode was returned.
b. It indicates that your request
was denied.
c. It indicates that the geocode was
successful but returned no results.
Which
of the following types of information CANNOT be included in the balloons of
Google Earth API?
a. HTML
b. CSS
c. XML
d. JAVASCRIPT
Which
of the following is a valid Google Static Maps URL?
a. http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=400x400&markers=11211|11206&sensor=false
b.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=400x400&markers=11211,11206&sensor=false
c.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=400x400&markers=11211.11206&sensor=false
d. http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=400x400&markers=11211-11206&sensor=false
Which
of the following statements will force the Google Maps Javascript APIs to
ignore the browser setting and display the content in Japanese?
a. <script
type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false&lang:ja">
b. <script
type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false&lang=ja">
c. <script type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false,language=ja">
d.
<script type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false&language=ja">
Which
of the following statements is true with regard to public maps of the Google
Maps Data API?
a. Public maps do not get indexed
but may show up in search results.
b.
Public maps get indexed but do not show up in search results.
c. Public maps do not get indexed,
nor do they show up in search results.
d. Public maps get indexed and may
show up in search results.
In
which of the following units must the radius be specified in the Place Search
API request?
a.
kilometers
b. meters
c. centimeters
d. feet
Which
of the following classes has to be overridden to create a custom control when
using Google Maps API for Flash?
a. ControlBase's
loadControlWithMap()
b. ControlBase's
PreinitControlWithMap()
c. ControlBase's
initControlWithMap()
d. ControlBase's
PreloadControlWithMap()
With
regard to Google Maps API for Flash, which of the following events is received
by Markers by default?
a. MapMouseEvent.CLICK
b. MapMouseEvent.DBCLICK
c. MapMouseEvent.HOVER
d. MapMouseEvent.MOVE
What
is the largest map image size allowed to be retrieved using the Google Static
Maps API?
a. 500x500 pixels
b. 320x640 pixels
c. 640x320 pixels
d. 640x640 pixels
Which
of the following things CANNOT be done through the Google Maps Data API?
a. Requesting a feed of a user's
maps.
b.
Requesting a feed of all features across all maps.
c. Requesting a feed of features
contained within a specific map.
Which
of the following classes will be used to create your own Custom Overlays when
using the Google Maps Javascript API?
a. GroundOverview
b. GroundOverview Option
c. Projections
d.
OverlayView
Which
Google Maps Javascript API object listens to the mouse or keyboard events such
as 'click', 'mouseup', etc?
a.
google.maps.Marker
b. google.maps.Map
c. google.maps.DirectionRenderer
What
is the second parameter in the following method of Google Earth API call used
to specify?
google.load("earth", "1");
google.load("earth", "1");
a. The number of instances.
b. The number of maps to load.
c. The number of containers in the
page.
d.
The version number of the API.
What
is the purpose of the 'getMap' method of the GroundOverlay class?
a. It sets the map on which the
ground overlay is displayed.
b.
It is used to check whether a valid map exists or not.
c. It returns the map on which the
ground overlay is displayed.
If
you don't specify any map type, then which type of map will the Google Maps
Javascript API load by default?
a. Satellite
b. Hybrid
c.
Roadmap
d. None of the above
Which
of the following initialization parameters are supported by the MapOption
object for a Map object with regard to Google Maps API for Flash?
a. attitude
b. dragging
c. mouseClickRange
d. crosshairs
What
is the use of the clearOverlays() method of the Google Maps Javascript API V3?
a. It is used to delete all the
overlays.
b. It is used to remove all the
overlay references .
c. It removes all the overlays from
the map but does not delete their references.
d. This method does not exist in
Google Map API V3.
Which
of the given options are true about the following line of code related to the
Google Maps Javascript API?
<meta name="viewport" content="initial-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no" />
<meta name="viewport" content="initial-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no" />
a. It specifies that the map is
resizable by the user.
b. It specifies that this map should
be displayed full-screen.
c.
It specifies that this map is not resizable by user.
d. It specifies that this map will
use the version name 1.0.
When
working with Google Maps Javascript API, how can you delete an overlay from a
map?
a. By passing NULL in the overlay's
setMap() Method.
b.
By removing the overlay from the map and then passing NULL in the overlay's
setMap() method.
c. By passing NULL in the overlay's
setMap() Method and then reMoving the overlay froM the Map.
d. By removing it from the map.
How
can you define more than one map in your page with Google Maps Javascript API?
a. You cannot define more than one
map in your page.
b.
By creating more than one instance of a Map class.
c. By adding an extra parameter in
the Map options.
Which
of the following is the correct statement to localize your Google Maps
Javascript API application for the United Kingdom?
a. <script
type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false,region=GB">
b. <script
type="text/javascript" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false®ion:GB">
c. <script
type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=false®ion=GB">
d. <script
type="text/javascript"
src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/js?sensor=true®ion=GB">
What
is the default size of the Navigation Control in iPhone?
a. Small Mini-Zoom for sizes smaller
than 400x350px.
b. Large Pan/Zoom for sizes larger
than 400x350px.
c. Medium Pan/Zoom Mini-Zoom for
sizes smaller than 400x350px.
d.
Navigation Control is not present in iPhone.
What
is the difference between the following two map feed URLs which are used to
retrieve a list of maps in Google Maps Data API?
1 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/owned
2 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/public
1 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/owned
2 http://maps.google.com/maps/feeds/maps/default/public
a.
1 returns all the maps created by the user whereas 2 returns all the public
maps created by the user.
b. 1 returns all the unlisted maps
created by the user whereas 2 returns all the maps created by the user.
c. 1 returns all the maps created by
the user whereas 2 returns all the unlisted maps created by the user.
With
regard to the Google Maps Javascript API, which value is NOT valid for the
'strokeOpacity' stroke styles used to draw polylines on the map?
a. 0.5
b. 1.0
c.
2.0
d.
0.8
What
is true about the 'INVALID_REQUEST' value of the status field of the Elevation
response object?
a. It indicates that the requestor
has exceeded quota.
b.
It indicates that the API request was malformed.
c. It indicates that the API request
was not successful.
How
many characters can there be in a Google Static Maps URL request?
a. 255
b. 1024
c.
2048
d. 128
Which
of the following are valid Geocoding API requests?
a.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocodexml?address=1600+Amphitheatre+Parkway+CA&sensor=true
b.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=1600+Amphitheatre+Parkway+CA&sensor=false
c.
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/XML?address=1600+Amphitheatre+Parkway+CA&sensor=true
d. http://maps.google.com/maps/api/geocode/xml?address=1600+Amphitheatre+Parkway+CA
Which
of the following is true about the 'appender' role in the Maps Data API?
a. A user who has been granted the
appender role can view the map.
b. A user who has been granted the
appender role can edit the map.
c.
A user who has been granted the appender role can add features to the map.
d. A user who has been granted the
appender role can view the ACL list.
On
which of the following browsers can you install the Google Earth plugin for
Windows?
a. Google Chrome 5.0+
b. Internet Explorer 7+ (32 bit)
c. Firefox 2.0+
d. Flock 1.0+
e.
All of the above
Custom
controls are positioned on the map by placing them at appropriate positions
within the Map object's _________.
a. Direction property
b. Object property
c. Map property
d.
Control property
What
is the minimum and the maximum value of latitudes and longitudes respectively?
a. -90 and 90 ; -180 and 180
b. -90 and 180 ;-180 and 90
c. -180 and 90 ;-90 and 180
d. -180 and 180 ;-90 and 90
What
is the use of the method 'getSelfLink().getHref()' of the Google Maps Data API?
a. It is used to retrieve all the
features of a map.
b. It is used to retrieve an
individual feature URL.
c.
It is used to retrieve an individual feature.
d. It is used to retrieve a feature
list.
