BCE Surveying & Geomatics

Question 1

Which type of leveling uses a level instrument to measure differences in elevation between points?

Accepted Answer

Differential leveling

Answer

Trigonometric leveling

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Barometric leveling

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Stadia leveling

Question 2

In surveying, the term 'bearing' refers to which measurement?

Accepted Answer

Direction of a line measured from north or south

Answer

Horizontal distance between two points

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Vertical angle to a target

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Elevation of a survey point

Question 3

What does GPS stand for in the context of modern surveying?

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System

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Ground Positioning Survey

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Geodetic Projection System

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Geographic Point Scan

Question 4

The closing error in a traverse survey is corrected using which method?

Accepted Answer

Least squares adjustment or Bowditch (compass) rule

Answer

Trigonometric interpolation

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Barometric correction

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Magnetic declination adjustment

Question 5

Which instrument uses electronic distance measurement (EDM) combined with an angle-measuring theodolite?

Accepted Answer

Total station

Answer

Level

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Plane table

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Clinometer

Question 6

Contour lines on a topographic map that are close together indicate:

Accepted Answer

Steep terrain

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Flat terrain

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A valley

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A ridge