Surveying Review #1

Front

Foresights on a survey are always taken after backsights.

Back

True

Front

Most surveying elevations start at 100 feet to avoid negative numbers when measuring slope.

Back

True

Front

A station in a survey may have a foresight and no backsight.

Back

False

Front

To get the station elevation, subtract the backsight from the height of instrument.

Back

False

Front

When completing field notes, column headings are not necessary, as all surveyors follow the same format.

Back

False

Front

To calculate the height of instrument, add the backsight measurement to the elevation.

Back

True

Front

The longer the distance of the traverse, the greater the allowable error.

Back

True

Front

Most surveys assume a starting benchmark elevation of 100 feet.

Back

True

Front

During a profile survey, is there a need for a turning point because all of the readings may be taken from one level or transit location?

Back

False

Front

In surveying, how should 6 inches be noted?

Back

0.5 ft