Fundamentals of Surveying Exam 1 fully solved 2024/2025

Fundamentals of Surveying Exam 1surveying - correct answer the art or science of measuring distances, angles, and positions, on or near the surface of the earth vertical exaggeration - correct answer horizontal scale over vertical scale plane surveying - correct answer type of surveying in which the surface of the earth is considered to be a plane for all X and Y dimensions. Geodetic Surveying - correct answer type of surveying in which the earth is considered to be ellipsoidal for X and Y dimensions control surveys - correct answer used to reference both preliminary and layout surveys Preliminary Survey - correct answer gather geographical data (DPA) to locate physical features so that the data can be plotted to scale on a map or a plan Layout Survey - correct answer marking on the ground with wooden staked or iron bars to feature shown on a design What are the instruments most commonly used in field surveying? - correct answer satellite positioning receiver, total station, level and rod, theodolite, and steel tape Name 6 applications of surveying - correct answer 1. Determining boundaries of agricultural lands of tenant farmers 2. Layout of structures 3. ensuring verticality 4. determining private land boundaries 5. alignment of industrial machinery