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Pennsylvania PA Land Surveyor Exam QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Pennsylvania Land Surveyor Exam – Complete Study Guide
Based on the official Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land
Surveyors and Geologists (PELSG) requirements and the exam content outline from Pearson
VUE, this comprehensive guide includes exam coverage, regulatory requirements, and over 300
practice questions with answers and rationales. All information is current for 2025-2026 based
on the provided search results .
SECTION 1: Pennsylvania Professional Practice (Questions 1-80)
1. Which act forms the legal basis for professional liability and registration of land surveyors
in Pennsylvania?
A) Act 247 of 1968 (Municipal Planning Code)
B) Act 367 of 1968
C) The Uniform Condominium Act
D) The Pennsylvania Property Act
Answer: B
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Rationale: Act 367 of 1968 is the enabling legislation governing the practice of land surveying,
registration requirements, professional standards, and liability for surveyors in Pennsylvania .
2. Under Pennsylvania law, which entity is responsible for licensing land surveyors and
enforcing professional standards?
A) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
B) Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
C) State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (PELSG)
D) County Recorder of Deeds
Answer: C
Rationale: The PELSG Board oversees licensing, sets professional standards, investigates
complaints, and enforces disciplinary actions for land surveyors in Pennsylvania .
3. What is the primary purpose of a professional land surveyor's seal and signature on survey
documents in Pennsylvania?
A) To certify that the survey meets all state building codes
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B) To authenticate the surveyor's work and indicate professional responsibility
C) To verify compliance with local zoning ordinances
D) To approve the survey for federal recordation
Answer: B
Rationale: The professional seal and signature authenticate the work and indicate the
surveyor's responsibility and accountability for the survey's accuracy and adherence to
standards .
4. How many years after performance of services does the Statute of Repose bar liability
claims against a surveyor in Pennsylvania?
A) 6 years
B) 10 years
C) 12 years
D) 21 years
Answer: C
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Rationale: Under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5537, the Statute of Repose bars claims against a surveyor 12
years after performance of services, completely abolishing the cause of action regardless of
when an error is discovered .
5. Under Pennsylvania law, what is the minimum passing scaled score for the State-Specific
Land Surveying Examination?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 70 correct answers
Answer: B
Rationale: The passing scaled score is 75 on a scale from 0 to 100. The scaled score is NOT a
percentage correct; it is a converted score based on exam difficulty .
6. What is the total time allotted for the Pennsylvania State-Specific Land Surveying
Examination?
Pennsylvania PA Land Surveyor Exam QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Pennsylvania Land Surveyor Exam – Complete Study Guide
Based on the official Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land
Surveyors and Geologists (PELSG) requirements and the exam content outline from Pearson
VUE, this comprehensive guide includes exam coverage, regulatory requirements, and over 300
practice questions with answers and rationales. All information is current for 2025-2026 based
on the provided search results .
SECTION 1: Pennsylvania Professional Practice (Questions 1-80)
1. Which act forms the legal basis for professional liability and registration of land surveyors
in Pennsylvania?
A) Act 247 of 1968 (Municipal Planning Code)
B) Act 367 of 1968
C) The Uniform Condominium Act
D) The Pennsylvania Property Act
Answer: B
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Rationale: Act 367 of 1968 is the enabling legislation governing the practice of land surveying,
registration requirements, professional standards, and liability for surveyors in Pennsylvania .
2. Under Pennsylvania law, which entity is responsible for licensing land surveyors and
enforcing professional standards?
A) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
B) Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
C) State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (PELSG)
D) County Recorder of Deeds
Answer: C
Rationale: The PELSG Board oversees licensing, sets professional standards, investigates
complaints, and enforces disciplinary actions for land surveyors in Pennsylvania .
3. What is the primary purpose of a professional land surveyor's seal and signature on survey
documents in Pennsylvania?
A) To certify that the survey meets all state building codes
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B) To authenticate the surveyor's work and indicate professional responsibility
C) To verify compliance with local zoning ordinances
D) To approve the survey for federal recordation
Answer: B
Rationale: The professional seal and signature authenticate the work and indicate the
surveyor's responsibility and accountability for the survey's accuracy and adherence to
standards .
4. How many years after performance of services does the Statute of Repose bar liability
claims against a surveyor in Pennsylvania?
A) 6 years
B) 10 years
C) 12 years
D) 21 years
Answer: C
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Rationale: Under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5537, the Statute of Repose bars claims against a surveyor 12
years after performance of services, completely abolishing the cause of action regardless of
when an error is discovered .
5. Under Pennsylvania law, what is the minimum passing scaled score for the State-Specific
Land Surveying Examination?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 70 correct answers
Answer: B
Rationale: The passing scaled score is 75 on a scale from 0 to 100. The scaled score is NOT a
percentage correct; it is a converted score based on exam difficulty .
6. What is the total time allotted for the Pennsylvania State-Specific Land Surveying
Examination?
