NORTH CAROLINA LAND SURVEYOR LAW
EXAM TEST BANK FULLY SOLVED G.S. 47-
30 & G.S. 89C GUIDE
Master the state-specific legal portion of the North
Carolina Professional Land Surveyor Examination
with this comprehensive, verified practice test bank.
Every multiple-choice question contains the precise
correct answer and a detailed legal rationale
explicitly mapping back to G.S. 89C, G.S. 47-30,
and the 21 NCAC 56 Standards of Practice.
Question 1
Under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter
89C, what is the core legal purpose of regulating the
practice of land surveying?
A. To guarantee clear title transfers for financial
institutions
B. To safeguard life, health, and property, and to
promote public welfare
C. To standardize mapping styles and colors across
the state's 100 counties
D. To generate public revenue through mandatory
licensing fees [1]
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Per G.S. 89C-2, the State of North
Carolina regulates engineering and land
surveying explicitly to protect public interest, life,
health, and property. It is a public welfare
safeguard rather than a tax or commercial
instrument. [1]
Question 2
What is the minimum required closure accuracy ratio
specified by the 21 NCAC 56 .1600 Board Rules for
a "Class A" urban or commercial land survey?
A. 1:2,500
B. 1:5,000
C. 1:7,500
D. 1:10,000
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Under 21 NCAC 56 .1603, North
Carolina Standards of Practice dictate that
Urban or Commercial Land Surveys (Class A)
demand the highest degree of precision, strictly
mandating a closed closure ratio of at least
1:10,000. [1]
Question 3
According to North Carolina statutory law, do
Professional Land Surveyors have the right to enter
,private property belonging to others without facing
criminal trespass charges?
A. No, they must always obtain written consent or an
easement before entry
B. Yes, but only when accompanied by a local
county law enforcement officer
C. Yes, if necessary to perform surveys for the
practice of land surveying, including locating
corners, boundaries, and rights-of-way
D. Yes, but they can only enter by foot and cannot
bring equipment or vehicles [1]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under NC law, a PLS has a statutory
right of entry upon the lands of others to
complete work necessary for the practice of
surveying (such as locating corners, lines, and
easements) and may bring their customary
equipment and vehicles. [1]
Question 4
When preparing a plat that will not be recorded
(such as a legal-sized report or informational
sketch), which action must the surveyor take
regarding the certification statement?
A. Include the standard G.S. 47-30 certification
, anyway to be safe
B. Leave the map completely uncertified without a
signature or seal
C. Omit the G.S. 47-30 portion but explicitly certify
compliance to 21 NCAC 56 .1600
D. Substitute the certification with a standard real
estate title disclaimer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For documents that are not full-sized
recordable plats under G.S. 47-30, the specific
statutory reference to G.S. 47-30 must be
omitted because it hasn't passed county review
officer inspection. However, the surveyor must
still retain their main professional certification
and sign/seal confirming compliance with the
Board's Standards of Practice (21 NCAC 56
.1600). [1]
Question 5
How frequently must a licensed Professional Land
Surveyor (PLS) renew their professional license
under NCBELS guidelines?
A. Biennially (every two years)
B. Annually (every year)
EXAM TEST BANK FULLY SOLVED G.S. 47-
30 & G.S. 89C GUIDE
Master the state-specific legal portion of the North
Carolina Professional Land Surveyor Examination
with this comprehensive, verified practice test bank.
Every multiple-choice question contains the precise
correct answer and a detailed legal rationale
explicitly mapping back to G.S. 89C, G.S. 47-30,
and the 21 NCAC 56 Standards of Practice.
Question 1
Under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter
89C, what is the core legal purpose of regulating the
practice of land surveying?
A. To guarantee clear title transfers for financial
institutions
B. To safeguard life, health, and property, and to
promote public welfare
C. To standardize mapping styles and colors across
the state's 100 counties
D. To generate public revenue through mandatory
licensing fees [1]
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Per G.S. 89C-2, the State of North
Carolina regulates engineering and land
surveying explicitly to protect public interest, life,
health, and property. It is a public welfare
safeguard rather than a tax or commercial
instrument. [1]
Question 2
What is the minimum required closure accuracy ratio
specified by the 21 NCAC 56 .1600 Board Rules for
a "Class A" urban or commercial land survey?
A. 1:2,500
B. 1:5,000
C. 1:7,500
D. 1:10,000
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Under 21 NCAC 56 .1603, North
Carolina Standards of Practice dictate that
Urban or Commercial Land Surveys (Class A)
demand the highest degree of precision, strictly
mandating a closed closure ratio of at least
1:10,000. [1]
Question 3
According to North Carolina statutory law, do
Professional Land Surveyors have the right to enter
,private property belonging to others without facing
criminal trespass charges?
A. No, they must always obtain written consent or an
easement before entry
B. Yes, but only when accompanied by a local
county law enforcement officer
C. Yes, if necessary to perform surveys for the
practice of land surveying, including locating
corners, boundaries, and rights-of-way
D. Yes, but they can only enter by foot and cannot
bring equipment or vehicles [1]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under NC law, a PLS has a statutory
right of entry upon the lands of others to
complete work necessary for the practice of
surveying (such as locating corners, lines, and
easements) and may bring their customary
equipment and vehicles. [1]
Question 4
When preparing a plat that will not be recorded
(such as a legal-sized report or informational
sketch), which action must the surveyor take
regarding the certification statement?
A. Include the standard G.S. 47-30 certification
, anyway to be safe
B. Leave the map completely uncertified without a
signature or seal
C. Omit the G.S. 47-30 portion but explicitly certify
compliance to 21 NCAC 56 .1600
D. Substitute the certification with a standard real
estate title disclaimer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For documents that are not full-sized
recordable plats under G.S. 47-30, the specific
statutory reference to G.S. 47-30 must be
omitted because it hasn't passed county review
officer inspection. However, the surveyor must
still retain their main professional certification
and sign/seal confirming compliance with the
Board's Standards of Practice (21 NCAC 56
.1600). [1]
Question 5
How frequently must a licensed Professional Land
Surveyor (PLS) renew their professional license
under NCBELS guidelines?
A. Biennially (every two years)
B. Annually (every year)
