Question

In the context of GIS modeling, a conceptual model represents:

• A. The physical implementation of the database.
• B. A high-level, user-oriented understanding of the real-world phenomena and their relationships.
• C. The logical organization of data elements and their relationships within a database.
• D. The specific data structures and file formats used to store the data.

Hint:

Conceptual models focus on what to represent, not how it's stored.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A conceptual model abstracts the real world into meaningful entities and relationships from a user perspective, serving as the first step in GIS database design.