What does orthometric height refer to?

The height above the geoid, which approximates mean sea level

What are riparian rights?

The rights of a landowner to the use of water on or adjacent to their land

What is differential leveling?

A method of determining elevation differences between points using a level

What is a datum in surveying?

A reference point or surface against which measurements are made

What is a horizontal curve in surveying?

curve in a horizontal plane used in route design

Define negligence in the context of surveying.

The failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in damage or loss

What is an encumbrance on a property?

A claim, lien, or liability attached to the property

What is the state plane coordinate system (SPCS)?

A coordinate system used in the United States for mapping and surveying

What is coordinate geometry?

The use of algebraic formulas to determine the coordinates of points

Why are spreadsheets useful in surveying?

For organizing and analyzing survey data efficiently

What is magnetic declination?

The angle between true north and magnetic north

A, B, & C... definition was too long to put into one... Don't judge me...

What is a control network in surveying?

A framework of control points whose positions are known precisely

How are earthwork volumes calculated?

By using methods such as cross-section analysis or mass diagrams

Define traverse closure.

Checking if the traverse closes properly for angles and distance

What is resource management in project planning?

Process of allocating and managing resources such as personnel / equipment

What is least squares adjustment?

A mathematical method to adjust survey measurements to minimize errors

Define vertical curve.

A curve in the vertical plane to connect different grades in route design

What are the basic elements of a contract?

Offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual consent

How is the area of a parcel of land typically calculated?

By using coordinate geometry or geometric formulas

Define metes and bounds.

Way to describe land by detailing boundaries using features and measurement

What is the purpose of a geoid model?

To represent the mean sea level surface of the Earth

What are slopes and grades in surveying?

The steepness or incline of the ground surface

What is a restrictive covenant?

A limitation placed on the use of property

What is the difference between simultaneous and sequential conveyances?

Simultaneous occur at the same time, sequential happen in order

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What does orthometric height refer to?
The height above the geoid, which approximates mean sea level
The distance between a benchmark and a satellite
The horizontal offset between two control points
he elevation as recorded by a LiDAR scan
2
What are riparian rights?
The authority to restrict access to navigable waterways
The exclusive right to mineral extraction beneath a property
The rights of a landowner to the use of water on or adjacent to their land
The ability to sell submerged lands at will
3
What is differential leveling?
A statistical technique for error analysis
A method of determining elevation differences between points using a level
A GNSS method using base and rover data
A procedure for adjusting slope in CAD grading plans
4
What is a datum in surveying?
A local benchmark placed by a private surveyor
A software tool for digital map rendering
A reference point or surface against which measurements are made
A statistical average of measured coordinates
5
What is a horizontal curve in surveying?
A spiral used to connect elevation contours
curve in a horizontal plane used in route design
A deflection curve applied during GNSS processing
A curve that compensates for magnetic north drift
6
Define negligence in the context of surveying.
A revision of a site plan after grading
A delay in permit processing for land surveys
The inability to collect GPS data due to interference
The failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in damage or loss
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What is an encumbrance on a property?
A claim, lien, or liability attached to the property
A government-issued right-of-way for public use
A legal land division method under PLSS
An outdated metes and bounds description
8
What is the state plane coordinate system (SPCS)?
A global positioning standard for marine navigation
A system for converting GNSS signals into elevations
A projection model used only for aerial photogrammetry
A coordinate system used in the United States for mapping and surveying
9
What is coordinate geometry?
The use of algebraic formulas to determine the coordinates of points
A grid system for classifying soil samples
A technique for evaluating slope stability in landslides
A method for transforming image data from drones
10
Why are spreadsheets useful in surveying?
For organizing and analyzing survey data efficiently
For scanning topographic maps
For drafting site plans with CAD
For storing photogrammetry images
11
What is magnetic declination?
The angle between true north and magnetic north
The difference in elevation between two benchmarks
The angular offset of a property line from the meridian
The deviation of a satellite orbit from Earth’s equator
12
Define geodesy.
The science of measuring and understanding the Earths gravity field
The science of measuring/ understanding Earth's orientation in space
The science of measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape
A, B, & C... definition was too long to put into one... Don't judge me...
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What is a control network in surveying?
A collection of GPS satellite ephemeris data
A framework of control points whose positions are known precisely
A communication system between total stations
A software platform used for GIS database syncing
14
How are earthwork volumes calculated?
By analyzing utility as-built drawings
By measuring contour intervals only
By summing station elevations
By using methods such as cross-section analysis or mass diagrams
15
Define traverse closure.
The process of transforming spherical coordinates to planar
The act of removing old property monuments
The final drawing submitted with a boundary survey
Checking if the traverse closes properly for angles and distance
16
What is resource management in project planning?
The method of calculating land value
Process of allocating and managing resources such as personnel / equipment
The development of subdivision zoning plans
The engineering of drainage infrastructure
17
What is least squares adjustment?
A mathematical method to adjust survey measurements to minimize errors
A tool for resizing maps to scale
A formula for computing azimuths
A method to calibrate optical instruments
18
Define vertical curve.
A curvature used to plot magnetic declination
A curve in the vertical plane to connect different grades in route design
A slope correction applied to control points
A contour adjustment used in LiDAR scans
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What are the basic elements of a contract?
Offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual consent
Scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables
Title, lien, signature, and notary
Legal description, plat, easement, and deed
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How is the area of a parcel of land typically calculated?
By averaging field note sketches
By tracing the perimeter using a GPS rover
By measuring slope distances and declination
By using coordinate geometry or geometric formulas
21
Define metes and bounds.
Way to describe land by detailing boundaries using features and measurement
A legal term for easements and encumbrances
A cadastral mapping process for zoning changes
A standardized grid-based land division used in the PLSS
22
What is the purpose of a geoid model?
To represent the mean sea level surface of the Earth
To simulate 3D terrain in photogrammetric software
To measure atmospheric interference in GNSS signals
To display land ownership in cadastral surveys
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What are slopes and grades in surveying?
The spacing of contour lines on a map
The elevation difference between benchmarks
The magnetic variation of a site
The steepness or incline of the ground surface
24
What is a restrictive covenant?
A regulation requiring FEMA flood certification
A limitation placed on the use of property
A temporary easement allowing construction access
A setback requirement for all urban lots
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What is the difference between simultaneous and sequential conveyances?
Simultaneous occur at the same time, sequential happen in order
Simultaneous conveys full title; sequential is used for limited title
Simultaneous = identical ownership rights; sequential = ownership disputes
Simultaneous is used for public land; sequential is for private land

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