CE 301 Exam 1 Question and answers
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Four methods of measuring distances - correct answer ✔Estimating, pacing,
measuring wheel, taping, counting
Most accurate method of distance measuring - correct answer ✔Taping
Least accurate method of distance measuring - correct answer ✔Estimating
What is a disadvantage of using the wheel odometer outside? - correct
answer ✔Uneven ground OR might not proceed in a straight line
Will the measured wheel distance be longer or shorter than the actual
horizontal distance? - correct answer ✔Longer
How are the tapes used in CE 301 lab different from cut and add tapes? -
correct answer ✔Fully graduated
Explain the difference between turning points and benchmarks. - correct
answer ✔Turning points are temporary and their elevation is determined by
the surveyor. Benchmarks are permanent and their elevation has been
determined by a previous survey.
Give two reasons why we measure angles and distances twice. - correct
answer ✔Increase accuracy
Check the first measurement
verified to pass
Four methods of measuring distances - correct answer ✔Estimating, pacing,
measuring wheel, taping, counting
Most accurate method of distance measuring - correct answer ✔Taping
Least accurate method of distance measuring - correct answer ✔Estimating
What is a disadvantage of using the wheel odometer outside? - correct
answer ✔Uneven ground OR might not proceed in a straight line
Will the measured wheel distance be longer or shorter than the actual
horizontal distance? - correct answer ✔Longer
How are the tapes used in CE 301 lab different from cut and add tapes? -
correct answer ✔Fully graduated
Explain the difference between turning points and benchmarks. - correct
answer ✔Turning points are temporary and their elevation is determined by
the surveyor. Benchmarks are permanent and their elevation has been
determined by a previous survey.
Give two reasons why we measure angles and distances twice. - correct
answer ✔Increase accuracy
Check the first measurement
