Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate (EAPA_2025) Certification Sample Questions

01. What is the main reason for using the Clip tool when analyzing datasets that extend beyond a study boundary?
a) To extract only features inside the boundary area
b) To merge layers with shared attributes
c) To simplify feature geometry for labeling

02. A technician uses the Integrate tool before validating topology. What is the main purpose of this tool?
a) Snap vertices within a tolerance to minimize sliver gaps.
b) Merge attributes from multiple layers.
c) Project layers into the same coordinate system.

03. Which ArcGIS Pro feature should be used to track intermediate results and parameters for each geoprocessing tool run?
a) Geoprocessing History Pane
b) Task Pane
c) Layout View

04. A GIS analyst is assigned to update an existing roads feature class (line features) with new features and information obtained from a third-party agency. However, the column names in the new feature class and the old feature class do not match.
Which geoprocessing tool should the analyst use to update the old feature class by correctly matching the columns?
a) Append with 'Schema Type' as 'Test'
b) Append with 'Schema Type' as 'No_Test'
c) Union with 'Attributes To Join' set as 'All Attributes'

05. To maintain consistent schema across multiple feature classes (e.g., Roads, Bridges), the GIS team wants to reuse field definitions and domains. What feature of ArcGIS Pro supports this?
a) Create Field Mappings Manually
b) Use a Template Feature Class
c) Apply Field Aliases Individually

06. A user exports a layout to PNG and wants the background to be transparent for overlay in another application. Which setting must be enabled?
a) Transparent background in export settings
b) Convert map to vector before export
c) Flatten transparency

07. Why should an analyst enable the Overwrite Outputs environment before re-running a model?
a) To allow existing output files to be replaced automatically
b) To delete unused layers manually
c) To duplicate outputs for backup

08. A cartographer wants to highlight areas with high population density using a graduated color scheme. Which ArcGIS Pro symbology type should they select?
a) Graduated Colors
b) Unique Values
c) Dot Density

09. When performing overlay analysis, which tool retains all input features regardless of overlap?
a) Union
b) Intersect
c) Erase

10. An analyst imports a large CSV table with 1 million records to join with parcel polygons. Joining fails due to differing field data types. What preprocessing step should the analyst perform?
a) Convert fields to matching data types before joining.
b) Reproject both datasets to a common coordinate system.
c) Create a relationship class instead of a join.