LSIT Plan and Map Reading 4

Question 1

When interpreting a cross-section drawing on a road design plan, the 'template' refers to what?

Accepted Answer

The standard transverse shape of the roadway including lanes, shoulders, and slopes

Answer

A road template defines the cross-sectional geometry including lane widths, shoulder widths, and cut/fill side slopes.

Question 2

On a land survey plat, what does 'POB' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Point of Beginning

Answer

POB stands for Point of Beginning, which is the starting and closing point of a metes-and-bounds description.

Question 3

Which line on a topographic map connects points of equal elevation?

Accepted Answer

A contour line

Answer

Contour lines connect all points of the same elevation above (or below) a defined datum on a topographic map.

Question 4

On a subdivision plat, 'R/W' or 'ROW' notation along a street boundary refers to what?

Accepted Answer

Right of Way

Answer

R/W denotes the right-of-way, which is the strip of land dedicated or reserved for street, utility, or transportation use.

Question 5

A map scale of 1:24,000 means that one inch on the map equals how many feet on the ground?

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet

Answer

At 1:24,000, one inch equals 24,000 inches on the ground, which converts to 2,000 feet (24,000 ÷ 12 = 2,000).

(LSIT) Land Surveyor in Training Practice Test