Surveying Practice Quiz

What is the Primary purpose of chain surveying?

• To measure angles

• To determine elevations

• To create maps using photographs

• To measure distances

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 does magnetic declination refer to?

• The angle between the magnetic north and true north

• The angle between the Earth's magnetic field and the horizontal plane

• The difference between true north and the compass needle

• The change in the Earth's magnetic field over time

Which of the following bearings is used in compass surveying to express directions in quadrants?

• Whole Circle Bearing

• Reduced Bearing

• Magnetic Bearing

• True Bearing

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