ALTA ALTA Survey Standards 2

Question 1

What Table A item covers the location of observed utilities on an ALTA/NSPS survey?

Accepted Answer

Table A Item 11

Answer

Table A Item 11 addresses the location of utilities observed during the survey, including those evidenced by above-ground features.

Question 2

In an ALTA/NSPS survey, what must the surveyor do if a gap or overlap is discovered along a boundary line?

Accepted Answer

Show it on the survey and note it in the surveyor's report or certificate

Answer

The surveyor must show any gap or overlap on the plat and note it so that the title company and parties are aware of the potential title issue.

Question 3

Which party typically orders an ALTA/NSPS land title survey in a commercial real estate transaction?

Accepted Answer

The buyer, lender, or both

Answer

In commercial transactions, the buyer, lender, or both parties commonly order an ALTA/NSPS survey to identify boundary, easement, and encroachment issues before closing.

Question 4

What does the 'zoning' Table A item on an ALTA/NSPS survey typically require the surveyor to show?

Accepted Answer

Zoning classification, setback requirements, height restrictions, and parking ratios per a zoning report

Answer

When requested, the zoning Table A item requires the surveyor to note the zoning classification and dimensional requirements such as setbacks, height, and floor area ratio from a provided zoning report.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the surveyor's certificate on an ALTA/NSPS survey?

Accepted Answer

To certify the survey meets ALTA/NSPS standards and is accurate to the surveyor's knowledge

Answer

The surveyor's certificate is a formal statement that the survey was prepared in accordance with ALTA/NSPS standards and is accurate to the best of the surveyor's knowledge.

ALTA - American Land Title Association Practice Test

ALTA - American Land Title Association Practice Test

ALTA ALTA Survey Standards 2