Surveying Practice CAT 1

What is the primary purpose of chain surveying?

• To measure angles

• To determine distances

• To create maps using photographs

• To measure elevations

In chain surveying, what is the purpose of a baseline?

• To measure the elevation of the land

• To serve as the primary measurement line from which other measurements are made

• To provide a reference for compass readings

• To align survey lines indirectly

Which of the following is an example of direct ranging in chain surveying?

• Using intermediate points to align lines

• Using a chain to measure perpendicular distances

• Aligning survey lines by sighting directly from the instrument

• Measuring the angles between lines

What type of offset is used in chain surveying to measure perpendicular distances?

• Oblique Offset

• Perpendicular Offset

• Direct Offset

• Indirect Offset

Which line in chain surveying is used to verify the accuracy of a baseline measurement?

• Check Line

• Tie Line

• Baseline

• Ranging Line

What is the primary function of a prismatic compass?

• To measure vertical angles

• To measure horizontal angles and bearings

• To determine elevation changes

• To calculate distances

What is the full circle bearing of a line if the reduced bearing is N 45° E?

• 45°

• 135°

• 225°

• 315°

In compass surveying, what is the purpose of measuring back bearings?

• To check for errors and ensure accuracy

• To determine the magnetic declination

• To calculate elevation changes

• To measure the distance between points

In which unit is area commonly measured in surveying?

• Meter

• Foot

• Square Meter

• Degree

What is an open traverse in surveying?

• A closed loop of connected survey lines

• A series of connected lines that do not return to the starting point

• A method for measuring elevations

• A technique for creating digital maps