ETC ETC Surveying & Site Assessment 3

Question 1

What is differential leveling used to determine?

Accepted Answer

Elevation differences between benchmark stations

Answer

Horizontal distances between two points

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Compass bearings for property lines

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Cross-sections for road design

Question 2

What is an easement in the context of site surveying?

Accepted Answer

A right granted to use another party's land for a specific purpose

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A type of retaining wall

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A survey control point marker

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A soil erosion protection measure

Question 3

What does as-built documentation record?

Accepted Answer

The actual constructed conditions as built, including any field changes

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The original design plans before construction begins

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The contractor's bid schedule and pricing

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The permit application submitted to the municipality

Question 4

What is the purpose of staking out a building footprint on a site?

Accepted Answer

To mark the exact building corners and reference lines for construction layout

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To identify soil boring locations

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To flag underground utilities for protection

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To show the contractor where not to place equipment

Question 5

What instrument or method is used to calculate earthwork cut and fill volumes?

Accepted Answer

Planimeter or digital terrain modeling software

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Theodolite

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Spirit level

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Piezometer

Question 6

What does an 811 Call Before You Dig utility locate identify on a site?

Accepted Answer

Underground utility lines including gas, electric, water, and telecom

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The location of property corner monuments

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Archaeological or environmental hazard zones

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Soil classification zones for foundation design