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1. The "angle of inclination" in surveying is:
The angle between the horizontal plane and a Surveyed line
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2. The "azimuth angle" is measured from:
The North direction
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3. The "azimuth" is:
A compass direction measured clockwise from north
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4. The "chain survey" method is suitable for:
Small and relatively flat areas
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5. The "contour interval" is important for:
Understanding the vertical spacing between contour lines
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6. The "control network" in surveying refers to:
A System of known reference points used to ensure accurate measurements
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7. The "datum plane" in surveying is used to:
Establish a reference level for measurements
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8. The "field survey" is conducted to:
Collect data directly from the Survey site
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9. The "fieldwork" in surveying involves:
Collecting measurements and data on site
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10. The "GPS" in surveying is used to:
Determine precise locations and coordinates
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11. The "leveling instrument" is used to measure:
Height differences between points
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12. The "leveling instrument" is used to measure:
Height differences between points
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13. The "map scale" indicates:
The ratio between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground
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14. The "mean sea level" is commonly used as:
A Reference point for measuring elevations
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15. The "plumb Bob" is used in surveying to:
Determine vertical alignment
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16. The "precision" in surveying refers to:
The degree of accuracy in measurements
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17. The "precision" of a survey instrument is:
The level of detail it can measure accurately
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18. The "site plan" in a survey represents:
The layout and features of the survey area
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19. The "survey data" collected includes:
Measurements, angles, and observation from the field
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20. The "survey grade" of a GPS device indicates:
The accuracy and precision of the device
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21. The "survey line" is:
A line used to measure and record distances
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22. The "survey line" method involves:
Measuring distances along a line to determine positions
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23. The "survey plane" shows:
The layout and details of the Survey area
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24. The "surveying map" shows:
The layout and features of the surveyed area
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25. The "surveyor's compass" measures:
The direction and angle of Survey lines
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26. The "total station" is particularly useful for:
Combining the functions of measuring distances and angles
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27. The instrument used to measure angles and distance simultaneously is:
Total station
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28. The method of leveling that involves taking readings on a staff at two different points to determine the diff
Differential leveling
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29. The process of dividing a survey area into manageable section using grid lines is known as:
Grid surveying
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30. The purpose of "traverse surveying" is to:
Establish control points over a survey area
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31. The purpose of a "site plan" in surveying is to:
Show the layout of the site including buildings and features
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32. The purpose of a benchmark (BM) in surveying is to:
Provide a fixed reference point with a known elevation
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33. The term "backsight" in leveling refers to:
The measurement taken from the instrument to a known point
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34. The term "base map" refers to:
A map that provides the fundational data for additional mapping
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35. The term "geodetic survey" refers to:
Surveys conducted on a global scale to measure the shape and size of the earth
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36. The "term leveling" in refers to:
Determining the height difference between two points
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37. The term "datum line" is used to:
Establish a reference line for measurements
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38. The term "slope Correction" Is used to:
Adjust measurements taken on a slope to account for the incline
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39. What does "Sighting" refer to in the use of a surveying instrument ?
Setting up the instrument on a tripod
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40. What does "total station" measure ?
Distance angles and coordinates
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41. What is the "Baseline measurement" in surveying ?
The initial measurement taken to establish a reference for further measurements
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42. What is a "traverse" in surveying ?
A Series of connected survey lines used to Determine positions
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43. What is the main purpose of a leveling instrument in surveying ?
Determine elevation differences
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44. What is the purpose of "reciprocal leveling" ?
To measure height difference over long distance
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45. Which instrument is primarily used to measure horizontal and vertical angle in surveying ?
Theodolite
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46. Which of the following is used to measure horizontal angles in surveying ?
Theodolite
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47. Which survey technique involves plotting a site by taking measurements from a plane table directly ?
Plane table surveying
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48. Which surveying technique uses electromagnetic waves to determine distances ?
Total station
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49. Which tool is used to measure distance with a chain or tape ?
Chainage
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50. Which type of survey is conducted to measure the surface of bodies of water ?
Hydrographic surveying
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51. A compass Survey measures a line with a bearing of 85 Degree if the declaration is 8 Degree East, what is the two bearing ?
93 Degree
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52. A compass survey shows a bearing of 10 degree for a line. what is the bearing if the declineation is 12 degree West ?
-2 Degree
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53. A compass survey with a line bearing of 75 degree has a error of 2 degree what is the corrected bearing ?
77 Degree
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54. How do you calculate included angle between two lines with bearings of 120 degree and 210 degree ?
60 degree
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55. How is the height of the instrument (HI) typically calculated in leveling ?
HI = RL + BS
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56. If a backsight reading is 1.8 m and foresight reading is 3.2 M, and the height of the instrument is 98 M, what is the reduce level (RL) of the point where the foresight was taken ?
95.0 meters
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57. If a compass survey shows a back bearing of 90 degree for a line, what should the fore bearing be ?
270 degree
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58. If a level is set up and the backsight (BS) is 1.5 m and the foresight (FS) is 2.0 M, what is the height of instrument if the benchmark is at 100 m ?
101.5 m
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59. If a level reads a backsight of 2.0 M and foresight of 3.5 M, what is the elevation of the point if the instrument height is 101 m ?
97.5 m
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60. If the backsight (BS) is 2.2 M and the foresight (FS) is 1.4 M and instrument is set at the height of 95 M what is the reduce level (RL) of the point where the foresight was taken ?
93.8 m
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61. If the backsight (BS) reading is 2.5 M and the foresight (FS) reading is 1.2 metres what is the change in elevation ?
-1.3 m
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62. If the foresight (FS) reading is 1.5 M and the reduce level (RL) is 2.0 M what is the height of the instrument ?
3.5 m
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63. If the height of the instrument is 104 m and the foresight reading is 1.8 m what is the reduce level (RL) of the point
102.2 m
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64. If the magnetic bearing of a line is 45 degree and magnetic declination is 10 degree west, what is the true bearing ?
35 degree
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65. If the magnetic bearing of a line is 60 degree and the back bearing is 240 degree what is the error in the survey ?
0 degree
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66. If the magnetic declination is 7 degree East and the magnetic bearing of a line is 160 degree what is the true bearing ?
167 degree
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67. If the reduced level (RL) of a benchmark is 150 M and the backsight (BS) reading is 2.5 M what is the height of the instrument ?
152.5 m
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68. If the true bearing of a line is 280 degree and the magnetic declination is 4 degree East what is the magnetic bearing ?
276 degree
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69. In a leveling survey, if the foresight (FS) reading is 3.1 M and the reduced level (RL) is 100 M what is the height of the instrument ?
103.1 m
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70. In compass surveying, how do you convert a bearing to an azimuth ?
Subtract the bearing from 360 degree
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71. In compass surveying, how would you determine the true bearing from a given magnetic bearing and the declineation ?
Add declination if East, subtract if west
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72. In compass surveying, what does the term 'Azimuth' refer to ?
The direction of a line measured from the north
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73. In compass surveying, what is the 'bearing' of a line ?
The horizontal angle measured clockwise from a reference direction
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74. In compass surveying, what is the 'fore bearing' ?
Bearing from the initial point to the observation point
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75. In leveling surveying, what does 'back Sight' (BS) measure ?
The elevation of the benchmark above the instrument
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76. In leveling surveying, what is the purpose of 'reciprocal" leveling ?
To correct errors by taking readings from two different points
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77. In leveling, what does the term 'bench mark' refer to ?
A fixed reference point with known elevation
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78. In leveling, what does the term 'instrument height (HI) represent ?
The elevation of the instrument above the benchmark
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79. The angle between two lines is found to be 75° on the compass. if the magnetic declination is 5 degree East, what is the true angle ?
75 degree
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80. The compass survey line has a magnetic bearing of 120 degree and the declination is 3 degree west. what is the true bearing ?
117 degree
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81. The magnetic declination at a certain location is 5 degree East. what is the true bearing of a line with a magnetic bearing of 70 degree ?
75 degree
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82. What does a compass survey use to measure horizontal angles between lines ?
Compass
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83. What does 'line of sight' refers to in leveling surveying ?
The straight line along which the leveling instrument is aimed
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84. What is the azimuth of a line with a bearing of 45 degree ?
45 degree
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85. What is the correct formula for calculating the reduce level (RL) of a point ?
RL = HI - FS
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86. What is the formula for calculating the height of the instrument in leveling ?
HI = BS + FS
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87. What is the instrument commonly used in leveling surveying ?
Level
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88. What is the key purpose of 'profile leveling ?
To determine the relative heights of features along a line
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89. What is the maximum allowable error in a compass survey if the observed error in 15 degree ?
15 degree
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90. What is the primary cause of error in compass surveying ?
Magnetic declination
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91. What is the primary instrument used in compass surveying ?
Compass
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92. What is the primary purpose of a compass in surveying?
Determine horizontal angles
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93. What is the primary purpose of leveling in surveying ?
Establish elevations
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94. What is the purpose of a 'leveling staff' in leveling surveying ?
To provide a reference for readings
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95. What is the reduce level (RL) of a point if the height of the instrument in 95 M and the foresight reading is 2.3 m ?
92.7 m
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96. What is the term for the difference between the fore bearing and back bearing of a line ?
Included angle
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97. What type of leveling is used to measure difference in elevation over long distance ?
Profile leveling
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98. When performing a level in survey, what is the purpose of 'Differential leveling ?
To determine the difference in elevation between two points
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99. Which correction is applied if the survey line's back bearing is not exactly 180 degree from the fore bearing ?
Angle of deviation correction
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100. Find the slope of land between point A and B if the RL of point A is 201.135 m & RL of point B is 207.135 M and distance between A & B is 500 m
1 : 83.33
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