RPLS Project Planning and Management 2

Question 1

A land surveyor is preparing a scope of work for a boundary survey. Which element is MOST critical to define upfront to prevent scope creep?

Accepted Answer

The specific deliverables and limits of the survey area

Answer

Clearly defining deliverables and the survey area boundary prevents misunderstandings and unauthorized scope expansion.

Question 2

When estimating project duration for a topographic survey, which factor has the GREATEST impact on field time?

Accepted Answer

Terrain complexity and vegetation density

Answer

Terrain complexity and vegetation density directly affect instrument setup time, line-of-sight, and crew movement speed.

Question 3

A Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for a large ALTA survey identifies a task with zero float. This means:

Accepted Answer

Any delay in this task will delay the entire project completion

Answer

Zero float means the task is on the critical path, so any delay directly extends the overall project duration.

Question 4

Which contract type places the MOST financial risk on the surveying firm for cost overruns?

Accepted Answer

Lump-sum (fixed-price) contract

Answer

Under a lump-sum contract, the firm bears all cost overrun risk since the price is fixed regardless of actual costs incurred.

Question 5

During project kickoff, the project manager discovers the client's deed description conflicts with a neighboring deed. The BEST immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the client in writing and document the conflict before proceeding

Answer

Documenting and notifying the client of the conflict in writing protects the surveyor legally and ensures informed decision-making before fieldwork.

(RPLS) Registered Professional Land Surveyor Practice Test

(RPLS) Registered Professional Land Surveyor Practice Test

RPLS Project Planning and Management 2