FUNDAMENTAL SURVEYING Measurement and Data Collection

Question 1

Which type of leveling is most accurate for establishing precise vertical control?

Accepted Answer

Differential leveling

Answer

Trigonometric leveling

Answer

Barometric leveling

Answer

Reciprocal leveling

Question 2

A backsight reading of 8.25 ft is taken on a BM with elevation 100.00 ft. What is the Height of Instrument (HI)?

Accepted Answer

108.25 ft

Answer

91.75 ft

Answer

100.00 ft

Answer

116.50 ft

Question 3

What is the allowable misclosure for a first-order leveling loop of 100 km?

Accepted Answer

± 4 mm √K

Answer

± 8 mm √K

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± 12 mm √K

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± 24 mm √K

Question 4

In EDM measurements, which atmospheric variable has the greatest effect on the speed of light?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

Answer

Humidity

Answer

Pressure

Answer

Wind speed

Question 5

What is the purpose of a two-peg test in leveling?

Accepted Answer

To determine and correct collimation error

Answer

To test the level tube sensitivity

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To calibrate the rod graduation

Answer

To check for instrument settlement

Question 6

What is the formula for the elevation of a point using a foresight reading?

Accepted Answer

Elevation = HI − FS

Answer

Elevation = HI + FS

Answer

Elevation = BM + FS

Answer

Elevation = BM − FS