Measurement of Angles Quiz

Which direction is represented as the starting point for measuring bearings?

• West

• South

• East

• North

Which of the following is true about the bearing of a line?

• It can be negative

• It is always between 0° and 360°

• It is always more than 360°

• It is always less than 0°

What do control stations often act as in control surveys?

• Reference lines

• Survey markers

• Bench marks

• Level points

Which component is labeled as '16' in the theodolite diagram?

• Objective

• optical plummet

• Circular bubble

• foot screws

Which of the following is a key purpose of traversing in surveying?

• To measure the elevations of points

• To establish a control framework

• To determine the misclosure error

What is the purpose of using mean readings in a traverse?

• To mark positions

• To observe angles

• To calculate round the traverse

• To build up errors

A theodolite can measure horizontal angles, vertical angles and distances

• True

• False

What is the primary difference between a total station and a theodolite?

• A total station measures angles only, while a theodolite measures both angles and distances

• A theodolite is fully electronic, while a total station is manual

• A total station integrates an electronic distance measurement (EDM) system, whereas a theodolite only measures angles

• A total station is used only for astronomy, while a theodolite is used for land surveying