Question 1

A stone that marks boundary is called:
A)Merestone
B)Milestone
C)Metestone
D)Linestone

Accepted Answer

Merestone is the correct term for a stone that marks a boundary. Milestones mark distances, not boundaries, and the other options are not standard terms for boundary markers.

Question 2

Which of the below is not a classification of surveying?
A)Marine
B)Basement
C)Astronomical
D)Land

Accepted Answer

Basement is not a classification of surveying. Surveying is typically classified into categories such as Marine, Astronomical, and Land, based on the environment and purpose of the survey. Basement does not fit into the standard classifications of surveying disciplines.

Question 3

EDM stands for:
A)Errorless Distance Measurement
B)Electronic Direct Measurement
C)Electronic Distance Measurement
D)Errorless Direct Measurement

Accepted Answer

EDM stands for Electronic Distance Measurement, a method used in surveying to measure distances electronically.

Question 4

Plane and geodetic surveying are classifications of surveying based on:
A)Methodology
B)Earth's curvature
C)Object of survey
D)Instrument

Accepted Answer

Plane and geodetic surveying are classified based on Earth's curvature. Plane surveying assumes the Earth is flat, while geodetic surveying takes the Earth's curvature into account.

Question 5

_________ errors are small unavoidable fluctuation.
A)Random
B)Gross
C)Systematic
D)Mistake

Accepted Answer

Random errors are small, unavoidable fluctuations that occur in any measurement due to factors that vary unpredictably. They can be reduced by taking multiple measurements and averaging them.

Question 6

Which of the below is not a means of linear surveying methods?
A)Theodolite
B)EDM
C)Tape
D)Chain

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

An offset is a _________ distance of an object measured from the survey line.
A)Lateral
B)Horizontal
C)Normal
D)Inclined

Accepted Answer

An offset is a lateral distance of an object measured from the survey line.

Question 8

Which of the below is not an instrument used to set right angles?
A)Cross staff
B)Site square
C)Optical staff
D)Prism square

Accepted Answer

The optical staff is not typically used for setting right angles; it is more commonly used for leveling and measuring vertical angles.

Question 9

How many types of chains are used in chain surveying?
A)4
B)5
C)6
D)8

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Gunter's chain consists of _________ links.
A)500
B)50
C)1000
D)100

Accepted Answer

Gunter's chain is a measuring device used for surveying, and it consists of 100 links. Each link is 7.92 inches long, making the entire chain 66 feet in length.

Question 11

The process of a location of intermediate points on a survey line is:
A)Aligning
B)Extending
C)Ranging
D)Offsetting

Accepted Answer

Ranging is the process of establishing the line of sight between two points over a long distance in surveying, which includes determining the positions of intermediate points to ensure a straight line.

Question 12

The biggest of the survey line is called:
A)First line
B)Base line
C)Tie line
D)Main survey line

Accepted Answer

The biggest of the survey line is referred to as the "Base line." It serves as the primary reference line from which all other measurements are made in a survey area.

Question 13

Chain surveying uses the principle of:
A)Traversing
B)Chaining
C)Ranging
D)Triangulation

Accepted Answer

Chain surveying primarily uses the principle of triangulation, where the area to be surveyed is divided into a series of triangles.

Question 14

In how many ways can ranging be carried out?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Accepted Answer

Ranging can be carried out in two main ways: direct ranging and indirect ranging. Direct ranging is used when the two points are visible from each other, while indirect ranging is used when the points are not visible from each other due to obstacles or great distances.

Question 15

The book in which chain measurements are entered is called:
A)Field book
B)Record book
C)Study book
D)Chain book

Accepted Answer

The Field book is used by surveyors and engineers to record data during field surveys, including chain measurements, which are essential for determining distances and mapping out areas.

Question 16

How many types of cross staff are available?
A)2
B)5
C)3
D)4

Accepted Answer

There are three types of cross staff: open cross staff, French cross staff, and adjustable cross staff.

Question 17

Survey stations may be marked on the ground using a:
A)Pole
B)Rod
C)Pointer
D)Peg

Accepted Answer

A peg is commonly used to mark survey stations on the ground as it can be driven into the ground to provide a stable and visible reference point.

Question 18

The direction of a line relative to a given meridian is called:
A)Bearing
B)Declination
C)Angle
D)Dip

Accepted Answer

The direction of a line relative to a given meridian is called its bearing. Bearings are used in navigation and surveying to describe the direction of a line with respect to a reference meridian, typically the north or south meridian.

Question 19

How many types of a compass are used in surveying?
A)4
B)2
C)3
D)5

Accepted Answer

In surveying, there are primarily two types of compasses used: the prismatic compass and the surveyor's compass.

Question 20

___________ bearing is measured in the direction of survey.
A)Primary
B)First
C)Fore
D)Front

Accepted Answer

Fore bearing is the bearing measured in the direction of the survey line.

Quiz 6: Surveying: Instruments, Techniques, and Terminology

A stone that marks boundary is called:

Which of the below is not a classification of surveying?

EDM stands for:

Plane and geodetic surveying are classifications of surveying based on:

_________ errors are small unavoidable fluctuation.

Which of the below is not a means of linear surveying methods?

An offset is a _________ distance of an object measured from the survey line.

Which of the below is not an instrument used to set right angles?

How many types of chains are used in chain surveying?

Gunter's chain consists of _________ links.

The process of a location of intermediate points on a survey line is:

The biggest of the survey line is called:

Chain surveying uses the principle of:

In how many ways can ranging be carried out?

The book in which chain measurements are entered is called:

How many types of cross staff are available?

Survey stations may be marked on the ground using a:

The direction of a line relative to a given meridian is called:

How many types of a compass are used in surveying?

___________ bearing is measured in the direction of survey.