Worksheets2022 Section 22 Ag Mechanics CDE Surveying Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
How many sections are in one township?
640
1
6
36
Which system of describing land involves a starting point, courses, and distances and was used predominantly on the east coast?
US Standard Survey System
Metes and Bounds
Rectangular Survey System
National Land Survey System
Why is it important to know how to calculate the area of the land in acres?
Most land is sold on the value of an acre.
Row lengths impact farming inputs.
The section can then be determined.
Tract location is based on area in acres.
Which of the following would NOT be an example of a natural monument used in surveying?
tree
retaining wall
stone
river
What section number would be the top northwest corner of a township?
6
1
36
12
How many acres are in 1 square mile?
100
360
43,560
640
A line that runs from east to west and may be referred to as a parallel.
Principal Meridian
Equator
Baseline
Latitudinal Line
How many square feet are in 1 acre?
100
360
43,560
640
Which of the following is an acceptable method of preventing damage to a survey instrument when being transported?
Detach from tripod
Store instrument in the box
Tighten all adjusting screws
All of these are correct
When leveling a survey instrument the ________ must be over any two leveling screws.
Level
Focus Knob
Telescope
Leveling Plate
When attaching the instrument to the tripod:
turn the instrument base with one hand while holding the instrument with the other hand
use both hands to turn the instrument
turn the tripod head and support the instrument
any of these are correct
When setting the tripod on uneven ground, such as the side of a hill, place _________.
two legs on the uphill side and one leg downhill
one leg on the uphill side and two legs downhill
the legs in any position as long as the head is level
the tripod only on level ground
The alternating black and white segments on a target rod represent:
1 foot
one hundredth of a foot
one tenth of a foot
one thousandth of a foot
The target rod is held with ______ end on the turning point.
Bottom
Zero
Metal Foot
All of these are correct
What is a level reading taken on a point of unknown elevation?
Foresight
Backsight
Instrument Height
Benchmark
If the elevation for Benchmark 1 is unknown, the assumed elevation is:
The average elevation above sea level for the area
0
100
A leveling cannot be done without a starting elevation
Elevation + Backsight = ____________
Backsight Elevation
Foresight
Turning Point Elevation
Height of Instrument
How should corrections be made in a surveying field book?
By blacking out the incorrect data with a marker and writing the correct entry below
By drawing a single thin line through the incorrect data and writing the correct entry above
By overwriting the incorrect data with the correct entry using a permanent marker
By using white-out on the incorrect data and writing the correct entry on top
What should be done if the error of the survey is greater than the allowable amount calculated?
The figures should be recalculated
The range of error should be expanded
The results should be submitted as is
The survey should be repeated
A reading taken on a point of known or assumed elevation.
Backsight
Turning Point
Foresight
Benchmark Sight
Height of instrument - Foresight = Elevation
True
False
A pen should be used when completing field notes to ensure professionalism.
True
False
Field notes are always signed or initialed by the surveyor completing them.
True
False
1 square mile = 1 section
True
False
The precision of readings should be shown by recording significant zeros (i.e., 4.7 compared to 4.70)
True
False
What is the legal description for tract A in this section?
NW 1/4, NW 1/4
NE 1/4
W 1/2, SW 1/4
SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
What is the legal description for tract B in this section?
NW 1/4, NW 1/4
NE 1/4
W 1/2, SW 1/4
SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
What is the legal description for tract C in this section?
NW 1/4, NW 1/4
NE 1/4
W 1/2, SW 1/4
SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
What is the legal description for tract E in this section?
NW 1/4, NW 1/4
NE 1/4
W 1/2, SW 1/4
SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
What is the legal description for tract D in this section?
NW 1/4, NW 1/4
W 1/2, NE 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
W 1/2, SW 1/4
SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
How many acres are in tract A within this section?
40
80
10
5
How many acres are in tract B within this section?
40
80
10
5
How many acres are in tract C within this section?
160
80
10
5
How many acres are in tract D within this section?
160
80
10
5
How many acres are in tract E within this section?
160
80
10
5
