Esri ArcGIS API Python Associate (EPYA_2024) Certification Sample Questions

02. What is the primary method to save changes made to a WebMap object back to the ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise portal?
a) webmap.save()
b) webmap.update_item()
c) webmap.publish()
d) gis.content.update_webmap(webmap)

03. When conducting a trace analysis on a utility network, which module would you primarily utilize?
a) arcgis.features
b) arcgis.geoenrichment
c) arcgis.network
d) arcgis.raster

04. Why is it important to define a spatial reference for a Spatially Enabled DataFrame when performing spatial analysis?
a) It determines the symbology of the DataFrame when visualized.
b) It ensures correct geometric calculations and alignment with other spatial data.
c) It specifies the default pop-up configuration for the data.
d) It controls who can access and modify the DataFrame.

05. When you want to save an interactive map as a static HTML file for sharing outside a Jupyter Notebook, which method of the Map widget would you use?
a) map_widget.to_html()
b) map_widget.html()
c) map_widget.save_as_html()
d) map_widget.export_to_html()

06. How can an administrator programmatically invite new users to an ArcGIS Enterprise portal without immediate access, allowing them to complete their profile later?
a) gis.users.create(username='newuser', password='password123', email='test@example.com')
b) gis.users.invite(username='newuser', email='test@example.com')
c) gis.users.send_invitation(username='newuser')
d) gis.users.add_pending(username='newuser', email='test@example.com')

07. How would you obtain a specific Item object in the ArcGIS API for Python if you know its unique item ID?
a) Item.from_id('item_id')
b) gis.content.search(query=item_id)
c) gis.items.fetch('item_id')
d) gis.content.get('item_id')

08. Why is the GeoAccessor not available on a standard pandas DataFrame until it is spatially enabled?
a) It requires specific spatial reference information to function.
b) It needs a designated geometry column to perform spatial operations.
c) It relies on a connection to an Esri GIS to activate.
d) It's an optional module that must be imported separately.

09. What is the recommended way to delete an item (e.g., a web map or feature layer) from an ArcGIS Online organization using the ArcGIS API for Python?
a) item.delete()
b) gis.content.delete_item(item_id)
c) gis.admin.remove_item(item)
d) del item

10. Which argument in gis.map() allows you to create a 3D scene viewer instead of a 2D map viewer?
a) is_3d=True
b) view_type='scene'
c) mode='3D'
d) scene=True