Surveying Quiz

What is the purpose of surveying?

• To determine the topography of the area

• To ensure drains fall at the correct angle

• To set out roads and pavements

• To measure the distance between set points

What is fitted to an automatic level ?

• Three-dimensional model

• A Gyroscope

• A swinging prism

• A Counterbalance

What instrument is used to measure angles both vertically and horizontally?

• Automatic levels

• Laser levels

• Theodolites

• Digital measuring tools

What is the purpose of benchmarks( OBM ) in surveying?

• To measure lengths, widths, and heights

• To transfer levels locally to the TBM

• To ensure drains fall at the correct angle

• To measure the distance between set points

What is the purpose of digital measuring equipment in surveying?

• To calculate square and cubic meterage

• To ensure drains fall at the correct angle

• To set out roads and pavements

• To measure the distance between set points

At what intervals will tallies be found on a metric chain?

• 100mm

• 200mm

• 500mm

• 1000mm

What method is used when compass surveying?

• Traversing

• Estimating

• Gastrulation

• Triangulation

What is the purpose of chain surveying in surveying?

• To measure angles both vertically and horizontally

• To transfer levels and datums for a range of tasks

• To measure widths and heights

• To generate a three-dimensional model

Ordinance survey benchmarks can be referenced back to?

• The High Tide level in Devon

• The mean sea level in Newquay, Cornwall

• The high tide level in Newlyn .Devon

• The Mean sea level in Newport

What is the purpose of laser levels in surveying?

• To ensure drains fall at the correct angle

• To measure angles both vertically and horizontally

• To measure lengths, widths, and heights

• Precise setting out