Georgia Land Surveyor License Examination
Prep: 2026-2027 200 Multiple-Choice Real
Questions with Answers & Rationale
Introduction
This comprehensive study guide is designed for candidates preparing for the Georgia
Land Surveyor License Examination administered by the Georgia State Board of
Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors under the Office of the
Secretary of State .
The Georgia Land Surveyor license is required for any individual who practices land
surveying in the State of Georgia, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys,
subdivision platting, and related activities. Candidates must successfully pass the NCEES
Fundamentals of Land Surveying (FS) exam, the NCEES Principles and Practice of Land
Surveying (PS) exam, and the Georgia State Specific Exam covering laws, history, and
technical standards unique to Georgia .
This exam prep contains 200 multiple-choice questions that mirror the content,
difficulty, and format of the actual Georgia licensing exams. Each question is presented
in bold italic and is immediately followed by the correct answer in bold italic and a
detailed italic explanation citing the relevant Georgia statute, board rule, or technical
standard.
Georgia Land Surveyor License Exam Questions (1-25)
,1. What is the minimum required horizontal accuracy for a standard boundary survey in
Georgia?
A) 1:1,000
B) 1:5,000
C) 1:10,000
D) 1:15,000
*1:10,000 — *Georgia Board Rule 180-7-.03 requires that boundary surveys maintain a
horizontal positional accuracy standard of at least 1:10,000 under the Georgia Standards
of Practice for Land Surveying .*
2. Who governs the licensure and practice of land surveying in Georgia?
A) Georgia Department of Transportation
B) Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors
C) Georgia Bureau of Investigation
D) Georgia Environmental Protection Division
*Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors — This board, operating under the Secretary of State, administers and enforces
the rules and regulations pertaining to engineering and surveying practices in Georgia .
3. A metes and bounds description typically begins with:
A) The property's tax parcel number
B) The county courthouse reference
,C) A point of beginning
D) The compass heading from true north
*A point of beginning — A metes and bounds description always begins at a known
"point of beginning" (POB) and proceeds with directions and distances around the
property, ultimately returning to the POB .
4. In Georgia, which document would a surveyor file in public records to formally change a
property boundary line?
A) Warranty deed
B) Zoning change request
C) Boundary line agreement
D) Plat of survey
*Plat of survey — Any alteration to boundary lines must be properly depicted on a plat of
survey and recorded in the appropriate county records with the Clerk of Superior Court .
5. What is the statutory period for adverse possession under color of title in Georgia?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 20 years
*7 years — *Georgia Code §44-5-163 establishes a 7-year period for adverse possession
under color of title .*
, 6. In Georgia, which agency maintains official county-level land records, including deeds
and plats?
A) Secretary of State
B) Department of Revenue
C) Clerk of the Superior Court
D) Board of Regents
*Clerk of the Superior Court — County clerks of the superior court handle official land
record filings, including deeds, plats, and other property-related documents .
7. *What is the required precision (closure) for a survey in a "Rural Area" under Georgia
Board Rule 180-7-.03?*
A) 1:2,000
B) 1:5,000
C) 1:10,000
D) 1:20,000
*1:5,000 — *Rule 180-7-.03 requires 1:5,000 positional accuracy for rural surveys,
whereas urban surveys require 1:10,000 .*
8. What is the minimum education requirement to sit for the Georgia Land Surveyor
licensing exams?
A) High school diploma
B) Associate degree in surveying
C) Bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field
D) Master's degree in civil engineering
Prep: 2026-2027 200 Multiple-Choice Real
Questions with Answers & Rationale
Introduction
This comprehensive study guide is designed for candidates preparing for the Georgia
Land Surveyor License Examination administered by the Georgia State Board of
Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors under the Office of the
Secretary of State .
The Georgia Land Surveyor license is required for any individual who practices land
surveying in the State of Georgia, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys,
subdivision platting, and related activities. Candidates must successfully pass the NCEES
Fundamentals of Land Surveying (FS) exam, the NCEES Principles and Practice of Land
Surveying (PS) exam, and the Georgia State Specific Exam covering laws, history, and
technical standards unique to Georgia .
This exam prep contains 200 multiple-choice questions that mirror the content,
difficulty, and format of the actual Georgia licensing exams. Each question is presented
in bold italic and is immediately followed by the correct answer in bold italic and a
detailed italic explanation citing the relevant Georgia statute, board rule, or technical
standard.
Georgia Land Surveyor License Exam Questions (1-25)
,1. What is the minimum required horizontal accuracy for a standard boundary survey in
Georgia?
A) 1:1,000
B) 1:5,000
C) 1:10,000
D) 1:15,000
*1:10,000 — *Georgia Board Rule 180-7-.03 requires that boundary surveys maintain a
horizontal positional accuracy standard of at least 1:10,000 under the Georgia Standards
of Practice for Land Surveying .*
2. Who governs the licensure and practice of land surveying in Georgia?
A) Georgia Department of Transportation
B) Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors
C) Georgia Bureau of Investigation
D) Georgia Environmental Protection Division
*Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land
Surveyors — This board, operating under the Secretary of State, administers and enforces
the rules and regulations pertaining to engineering and surveying practices in Georgia .
3. A metes and bounds description typically begins with:
A) The property's tax parcel number
B) The county courthouse reference
,C) A point of beginning
D) The compass heading from true north
*A point of beginning — A metes and bounds description always begins at a known
"point of beginning" (POB) and proceeds with directions and distances around the
property, ultimately returning to the POB .
4. In Georgia, which document would a surveyor file in public records to formally change a
property boundary line?
A) Warranty deed
B) Zoning change request
C) Boundary line agreement
D) Plat of survey
*Plat of survey — Any alteration to boundary lines must be properly depicted on a plat of
survey and recorded in the appropriate county records with the Clerk of Superior Court .
5. What is the statutory period for adverse possession under color of title in Georgia?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 20 years
*7 years — *Georgia Code §44-5-163 establishes a 7-year period for adverse possession
under color of title .*
, 6. In Georgia, which agency maintains official county-level land records, including deeds
and plats?
A) Secretary of State
B) Department of Revenue
C) Clerk of the Superior Court
D) Board of Regents
*Clerk of the Superior Court — County clerks of the superior court handle official land
record filings, including deeds, plats, and other property-related documents .
7. *What is the required precision (closure) for a survey in a "Rural Area" under Georgia
Board Rule 180-7-.03?*
A) 1:2,000
B) 1:5,000
C) 1:10,000
D) 1:20,000
*1:5,000 — *Rule 180-7-.03 requires 1:5,000 positional accuracy for rural surveys,
whereas urban surveys require 1:10,000 .*
8. What is the minimum education requirement to sit for the Georgia Land Surveyor
licensing exams?
A) High school diploma
B) Associate degree in surveying
C) Bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field
D) Master's degree in civil engineering
