EAPA_2025 ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 Question and Answers

Right-clicking the specific layer and selecting “Share As Web Layer” allows the technician to directly publish that individual layer as a feature service to a portal. This avoids sharing the entire map or unrelated layers.

Share tab > Web Layer (Option A) is used for sharing multiple layers but is less direct for single-layer publishing.

Layer Package (Option B) creates a package for sharing offline, not a web feature service.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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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The Aspect-Slope function combines slope and aspect information from a DEM to help identify ideal orientations and slope conditions for solar panel placement. Since north-facing panels and flatter slopes are required, this function directly provides both variables together for quick visualization.

Curvature, Slope (Option A) would show slope steepness and surface curvature but not directionality (aspect).

Shaded Relief (Option B) is only for visual hillshading and does not provide aspect or slope data.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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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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Many image services include multiple processing templates that provide different visualizations (e.g., slope, hillshade, aspect). The analyst can switch between these templates within the layer properties to access the various derivative products.

Changing band order (Option A) affects multi-band imagery but won’t expose separate processing templates.

Changing the source (Option C) changes the entire dataset rather than switching between available templates.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Calculation rules automatically calculate attribute values based on spatial relationships, other attribute values, or predefined logic at the time of feature creation or update. In this scenario, the intersecting building name can be assigned automatically to the site feature using a calculation rule.

Validation rules (Option A) check for rule compliance but don’t assign values.

Constraint rules (Option B) prevent invalid edits but do not calculate fields.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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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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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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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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The Replace Geometry tool, accessed via Modify Features in the Edit tab, allows the user to assign or redraw geometry for existing features that are missing it (null shape). This allows previously non-spatial records to be given a spatial location, enabling visualization on the map.

Repair Geometry is used to fix corrupt geometry but does not create new geometry for null shapes.

Add Geometry Attributes calculates existing geometry fields but cannot generate geometry for empty features.

Replace Geometry directly enables assigning missing shapes.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Editor tracking (which records who edited a feature and when) is enabled on individual feature classes or feature datasets in a geodatabase under the Manage menu. Shapefiles do not support editor tracking.

The geodatabase (Option A) controls higher-level administrative functions but not editor tracking.

Shapefiles (Option B) do not support editor tracking.

The feature dataset (Option C) allows enabling editor tracking for included feature classes.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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In ArcGIS Pro, the Compact tool is designed to optimize the physical storage of file geodatabases by reducing disk space usage while fully preserving the ability to edit the data. Compact reorganizes how data is stored on disk but does not change or lock the data content or schema, allowing continued editing.

Compress is used with enterprise geodatabases (versioned geodatabases) and primarily affects state-tree compression; it’s not applicable to file geodatabases.

Compress File Geodatabase Data is not an ArcGIS Pro tool; this option is invalid in this context.

Compact is the proper tool for file geodatabase maintenance to reduce file size and fragmentation, while fully maintaining editability.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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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TheDefine Projectiontool is specifically used when a dataset lacks spatial reference metadata—that is, when its coordinate system is labeled as “Unknown.” This situation arises when the coordinate system information is missing or was never assigned, and it is necessary to tell ArcGIS what spatial reference the data is already in without altering the data’s location or pixel values.

According to ArcGIS Pro documentation and workflow best practices:

"The Define Projection tool assigns a coordinate system to a dataset that does not already have one. It does not alter the dataset’s data or coordinate values—only the metadata is updated."

This is crucial becauseProjectandProject Rasterare tools thattransformdata from one coordinate system to another, and they require that the data already has a valid defined coordinate system to begin with. Attempting to use either of those tools on data with an unknown projection would be incorrect and could lead to spatial inaccuracies.

Therefore, thecorrect and verified toolfor this situation isDefine Projection.

Reference Topics Covered:

• ArcGIS Pro – Data Management → Defining spatial reference

• ArcGIS Pro – Raster Functions and Georeferencing Workflows

• ArcGIS Pro – Geoprocessing Tool Help (Define Projection vs Project Raster)

• ArcGIS Pro Certification Study Guide – Data Management Domain

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 Fillet tool creates a rounded arc (curved corner) between two line segments using a specified radius. This ensures consistency in curb radius across all intersections or turns.

Reshape (Option A) modifies segments but does not create consistent curves.

Continue Feature (Option C) adds new segments to existing features but does not round or smooth curves.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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To make variables editable by users when running a model, you must right-click the model variables and check "Parameter." This exposes the variable as an input or output parameter in the tool interface.

Create Variable > From Parameter (Option A) is used when building the model, not when exposing variables.

Open > Properties (Option C) accesses variable properties but does not expose parameters for tool users.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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Using the Append tool with Schema Type set to 'Test' ensures that fields in both datasets match before appending. This allows the analyst to verify that fields align correctly and prevents mismatched data from being incorrectly merged.

'No_Test' (Option B) appends records regardless of schema mismatch, which is risky here.

Union (Option C) combines geometries, not designed for updating attribute schemas.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Project packages (.ppkx) contain all components of a project—including maps, layouts, database connections, styles, toolboxes, and models—making them ideal for sharing complete workspaces with coworkers who need access to everything.

Mobile map packages (Option A) are designed for offline use on mobile devices.

Map packages (Option B) include maps and data but do not include toolboxes, database connections, or project-level configurations.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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