ETC ETC Surveying & Site Assessment

Question 1

What instrument is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles in surveying?

Accepted Answer

Theodolite

Answer

Level

Answer

Total station

Answer

Planimeter

Question 2

What is a benchmark in surveying?

Accepted Answer

A permanently established point of known elevation used as a reference

Answer

A standard test for concrete strength

Answer

A legal boundary marker for property lines

Answer

A type of topographic map contour

Question 3

What does a contour line on a topographic map represent?

Accepted Answer

A line connecting points of equal elevation above a datum

Answer

A straight property boundary line

Answer

A pipeline or utility route

Answer

A limit of jurisdictional authority

Question 4

Which surveying method uses GPS satellites to determine precise coordinates?

Accepted Answer

GNSS/GPS surveying

Answer

Differential leveling

Answer

Plane table surveying

Answer

Chain surveying

Question 5

What is the purpose of a hand level during field reconnaissance?

Accepted Answer

To quickly estimate elevations and horizontal lines in the field

Answer

To measure soil bearing capacity

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To determine magnetic declination

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To measure distance between two points

Question 6

What does 'bearing' mean in the context of land surveying?

Accepted Answer

The direction of a survey line expressed as an angle from north or south

Answer

The load capacity of a soil layer

Answer

The elevation difference between two points

Answer

The legal description of a property parcel