LSIT Surveying Principles and Practices

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of using a total station in land surveying?

Accepted Answer

To measure angles and distances between points with high precision

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To measure temperatures at different locations

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To determine the elevation of land parcels

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To calculate the volume of earth moved during construction

Question 2

In a boundary survey, what is the purpose of conducting a "title search"?

Accepted Answer

To find historical records and legal descriptions of property boundaries

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To determine the geographical features of the land

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To measure the current land elevation

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To analyze the soil composition for construction purposes

Question 3

What does the term "bench mark" refer to in surveying?

Accepted Answer

A reference point of known elevation used for leveling

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A standard tool used for measuring angles

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A marker indicating the boundary of a land parcel

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A method for calculating the area of a surveyed land

Question 4

When performing a traverse survey, why is it important to close the traverse loop?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the accuracy of the measurements by ensuring that the starting and ending points match

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To ensure that all measurements are taken at equal intervals

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To calculate the total area of the surveyed land

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To measure the volume of earth moved

Question 5

Which of the following is a common method for measuring horizontal angles in land surveying?

Accepted Answer

Using a theodolite or total station

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Using a GPS receiver

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Using a leveling instrument

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Using a clinometer