LSIT Plan and Map Reading 5

Question 1

On a metes-and-bounds description, a call of 'N 45°30'15" E, 210.50 feet' describes which two properties of a line?

Accepted Answer

True bearing and horizontal distance

Answer

A metes call gives the bearing (direction) and the horizontal distance of a boundary line segment.

Question 2

What does a 'match line' on a large-scale plan set indicate?

Accepted Answer

Where the drawing continues on another sheet

Answer

A match line shows where a large plan is split across multiple sheets, with the drawing continuing at the same location on the referenced sheet.

Question 3

In a PLSS description, Township 3 North, Range 5 East refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A 6-mile-square area located 3 tiers north and 5 ranges east of the principal meridian and baseline

Answer

Township and Range designations locate a 6-mile-square township relative to a principal meridian (east-west) and baseline (north-south).

Question 4

On an as-built or record drawing, dimensions shown in parentheses typically indicate what?

Accepted Answer

Field-verified dimensions that may differ from the design

Answer

Parenthetical dimensions on as-built drawings typically show the actual constructed or field-measured values, which may differ from original design dimensions.

Question 5

A 'cul-de-sac' shown on a subdivision plat is characterized by which geometric feature?

Accepted Answer

A dead-end street with a circular turnaround

Answer

A cul-de-sac is a dead-end street terminating in a circular bulb to allow vehicles to turn around.

(LSIT) Land Surveyor in Training Practice Test

(LSIT) Land Surveyor in Training Practice Test

LSIT Plan and Map Reading 5