Georgia (GA) Land Surveyor License Practice Exam 200
Questions with Verified Answers | PSI State Specific Test
(640-LA) 2026-2028 | NCEES FS/PS Prep | O.C.G.A. 43-15 &
Board Rule 180-7 | pdf
COVERAGE BY SECTION
Section Title Questions
1 Licensing Requirements & Georgia Board Rules 1–30
2 Boundary Law & Legal Principles 31–60
3 Surveying Mathematics & Computations 61–85
4 Field Procedures & Equipment 86–110
5 Geodesy, Mapping & Plats 111–135
6 Ethics, Professional Conduct & Liability 136–160
7 Georgia Specific Laws & Property Records 161–185
8 Exam Preparation & Board Enforcement 186–200
Section 1: Licensing Requirements & Georgia Board Rules
1. Which Georgia state agency licenses professional land surveyors?
a) Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
, b) Georgia Real Estate Commission
c) Georgia Professional Licensing Boards Division (under SOS)
d) Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors
The Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is
the regulatory body under the Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division.
The Board administers licensing, sets education and experience requirements, and
enforces professional standards.
2. What is the minimum education requirement for a Georgia land surveyor license?
a) High school diploma with 8 years of experience
b) Associate degree in surveying
c) Bachelor's degree in any field
d) ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in surveying or a related engineering degree
with additional surveying coursework
*Georgia requires an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in surveying and mapping,
geomatics, or a related engineering degree with at least 30 semester hours of surveying
coursework. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a
case-by-case basis.*
3. How many years of progressive surveying experience are required for licensure in
Georgia?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Georgia requires 4 years of progressive, verifiable surveying experience after obtaining the
qualifying degree. The experience must be under the supervision of a licensed professional
land surveyor and include a variety of surveying tasks (boundary, topographic,
construction).
4. What is the renewal period for a Georgia land surveyor license?
a) Annually
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 3 years
d) Every 5 years
Questions with Verified Answers | PSI State Specific Test
(640-LA) 2026-2028 | NCEES FS/PS Prep | O.C.G.A. 43-15 &
Board Rule 180-7 | pdf
COVERAGE BY SECTION
Section Title Questions
1 Licensing Requirements & Georgia Board Rules 1–30
2 Boundary Law & Legal Principles 31–60
3 Surveying Mathematics & Computations 61–85
4 Field Procedures & Equipment 86–110
5 Geodesy, Mapping & Plats 111–135
6 Ethics, Professional Conduct & Liability 136–160
7 Georgia Specific Laws & Property Records 161–185
8 Exam Preparation & Board Enforcement 186–200
Section 1: Licensing Requirements & Georgia Board Rules
1. Which Georgia state agency licenses professional land surveyors?
a) Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
, b) Georgia Real Estate Commission
c) Georgia Professional Licensing Boards Division (under SOS)
d) Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors
The Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is
the regulatory body under the Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division.
The Board administers licensing, sets education and experience requirements, and
enforces professional standards.
2. What is the minimum education requirement for a Georgia land surveyor license?
a) High school diploma with 8 years of experience
b) Associate degree in surveying
c) Bachelor's degree in any field
d) ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in surveying or a related engineering degree
with additional surveying coursework
*Georgia requires an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in surveying and mapping,
geomatics, or a related engineering degree with at least 30 semester hours of surveying
coursework. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a
case-by-case basis.*
3. How many years of progressive surveying experience are required for licensure in
Georgia?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Georgia requires 4 years of progressive, verifiable surveying experience after obtaining the
qualifying degree. The experience must be under the supervision of a licensed professional
land surveyor and include a variety of surveying tasks (boundary, topographic,
construction).
4. What is the renewal period for a Georgia land surveyor license?
a) Annually
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 3 years
d) Every 5 years
