SMQT Introduction to Surveying 4

Question 1

What does 'LiDAR' stand for in modern surveying technology?

Accepted Answer

Light Detection and Ranging

Answer

LiDAR uses pulsed laser light to measure distances to the Earth's surface, producing highly accurate 3D point clouds for mapping.

Question 2

Which of the following errors is classified as a 'systematic error' in surveying?

Accepted Answer

Consistently using a tape that is too short

Answer

Systematic errors follow a consistent pattern and accumulate predictably, such as using an incorrectly calibrated tape for every measurement.

Question 3

In the PLSS, sections within a township are numbered beginning in which corner?

Accepted Answer

Northeast corner, proceeding west then south

Answer

Sections are numbered 1–36 starting in the northeast corner, proceeding west across the top row, then east across the next row in a boustrophedon pattern.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'traverse' in surveying?

Accepted Answer

To connect a series of survey points by measuring distances and angles between them

Answer

A traverse is a series of connected survey lines whose lengths and directions are measured to define the positions of points relative to one another.

Question 5

The term 'plumb bob' in surveying is used to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a vertical reference line using gravity

Answer

A plumb bob is a weight suspended on a string that defines a true vertical line, used to center an instrument directly above a survey point.

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test

SMQT Introduction to Surveying 4