LSIT Surveying Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is an azimuth?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal angle measured clockwise from north, 0-360 degrees

Answer

This goes completely around the compass from north.

Question 2

What is error of closure?

Accepted Answer

Discrepancy between calculated end position and known start of closed traverse

Answer

This measures how well the survey returns to its starting point.

Question 3

What is a topographic survey?

Accepted Answer

Determines positions and elevations of features to create contour maps

Answer

This survey captures the shape of the land and features.

Question 4

Geodetic vs plane surveying?

Accepted Answer

Geodetic accounts for earth curvature; plane treats surface as flat

Answer

The key difference is whether earths curvature matters.

Question 5

What is a plat map?

Accepted Answer

Scaled diagram of land divided into lots, blocks, streets

Answer

This map shows subdivision of land into parcels.

(LSIT) Land Surveyor in Training Practice Test