FLORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
SURVEYORS AND MAPPERS LAND
SURVEYING EXAM WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS,
PLUS EXPLAINED RATIONALES/EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED 100% PASS
2026/LATEST UPDATE/INSTANT
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1. Under Florida law, which statement BEST describes a “surveyor
and mapper”?
A. A person who performs only construction staking and grade checking
B. A person registered to practice surveying and mapping who
determines and displays facts concerning size, shape, topography,
location, orientation, and related characteristics of real property
C. A person who prepares architectural plans for subdivision
developments
D. A person who performs only aerial photography without establishing
survey control
Answer: B.
Rationale: Florida Statutes define a surveyor and mapper broadly in
terms of determining and displaying facts concerning the size, shape,
topography, tidal datum planes, legal or geodetic location or relation,
and orientation of real property through direct measurement or
accepted photogrammetric procedures. The statutory definition
therefore extends substantially beyond conventional boundary-line
measurement.
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,2. A Florida surveyor is asked to establish the boundary of a parcel
using deeds, adjoining deeds, monuments, occupation evidence, and
field measurements. Which fundamental principle should govern
the determination?
A. The newest deed always controls
B. The longest measured distance always controls
C. The surveyor must evaluate the entire body of evidence and
determine the boundary according to controlling legal principles and
evidence
D. GPS coordinates automatically control over all other evidence
Answer: C.
Rationale: A boundary survey is not merely a mathematical exercise.
Measurements, deeds, monuments, possession, senior rights, calls, and
other evidence must be evaluated according to applicable boundary
principles. A coordinate produced by modern equipment does not
automatically override controlling evidence of title or location.
3. A deed calls for a boundary “along the centerline of an existing
road,” but the road has subsequently been widened. What should
the surveyor primarily investigate?
A. Only the current pavement edge
B. The original deed intent, roadway location, title evidence, right-of-
way documents, and relevant occupation evidence
C. Only the current GPS centerline
D. Only the county's current road-maintenance map
Answer: B.
Rationale: A physical roadway can change while the legal boundary or
easement location may remain tied to a particular alignment or legal
description. The surveyor must investigate the documentary and
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,physical evidence rather than automatically substituting the current
pavement centerline for the legal call.
4. Which Florida statute chapter is principally associated with the
regulation of land surveying and mapping?
A. Chapter 177
B. Chapter 287
C. Chapter 472
D. Chapter 713
Answer: C.
Rationale: Chapter 472, Florida Statutes, is titled “Land Surveying
and Mapping” and contains provisions addressing licensure,
examinations, standards of practice, seals, discipline, unlicensed
practice, and related professional matters. Chapter 177 is particularly
important to subdivision and platting matters, but Chapter 472 is the
principal professional-regulation statute.
5. Which agency currently licenses and regulates professional
surveyors and mappers in Florida?
A. Florida Department of Transportation
B. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
C. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
D. Florida Department of State
Answer: B.
Rationale: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services administers the professional surveyor and mapper licensing
program through the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and
Mappers.
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, 6. Which Florida Administrative Code division contains rules
associated with the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers?
A. 61G17
B. 61B12
C. 64B8
D. 14-26
Answer: A.
Rationale: Division 61G17 is identified as the Board of Professional
Surveyors and Mappers division and includes chapters addressing
organization, discipline, examination requirements, examinations,
continuing education, minimum technical standards, seals, signatures,
certificates of authorization, fees, and penalties.
7. Which of the following is specifically included within the Florida
statutory concept of the practice of surveying and mapping?
A. Determining and establishing elevations and lines for appropriate
professional purposes
B. Performing only architectural structural calculations
C. Selling real estate
D. Preparing legal arguments for property litigation
Answer: A.
Rationale: Florida's statutory definition encompasses professional
services involving mathematical, physical, applied-science, and legal
requirements associated with measuring, locating, establishing, or
reestablishing lines, angles, elevations, and natural or manmade
features.
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SURVEYORS AND MAPPERS LAND
SURVEYING EXAM WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS,
PLUS EXPLAINED RATIONALES/EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED 100% PASS
2026/LATEST UPDATE/INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Under Florida law, which statement BEST describes a “surveyor
and mapper”?
A. A person who performs only construction staking and grade checking
B. A person registered to practice surveying and mapping who
determines and displays facts concerning size, shape, topography,
location, orientation, and related characteristics of real property
C. A person who prepares architectural plans for subdivision
developments
D. A person who performs only aerial photography without establishing
survey control
Answer: B.
Rationale: Florida Statutes define a surveyor and mapper broadly in
terms of determining and displaying facts concerning the size, shape,
topography, tidal datum planes, legal or geodetic location or relation,
and orientation of real property through direct measurement or
accepted photogrammetric procedures. The statutory definition
therefore extends substantially beyond conventional boundary-line
measurement.
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,2. A Florida surveyor is asked to establish the boundary of a parcel
using deeds, adjoining deeds, monuments, occupation evidence, and
field measurements. Which fundamental principle should govern
the determination?
A. The newest deed always controls
B. The longest measured distance always controls
C. The surveyor must evaluate the entire body of evidence and
determine the boundary according to controlling legal principles and
evidence
D. GPS coordinates automatically control over all other evidence
Answer: C.
Rationale: A boundary survey is not merely a mathematical exercise.
Measurements, deeds, monuments, possession, senior rights, calls, and
other evidence must be evaluated according to applicable boundary
principles. A coordinate produced by modern equipment does not
automatically override controlling evidence of title or location.
3. A deed calls for a boundary “along the centerline of an existing
road,” but the road has subsequently been widened. What should
the surveyor primarily investigate?
A. Only the current pavement edge
B. The original deed intent, roadway location, title evidence, right-of-
way documents, and relevant occupation evidence
C. Only the current GPS centerline
D. Only the county's current road-maintenance map
Answer: B.
Rationale: A physical roadway can change while the legal boundary or
easement location may remain tied to a particular alignment or legal
description. The surveyor must investigate the documentary and
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,physical evidence rather than automatically substituting the current
pavement centerline for the legal call.
4. Which Florida statute chapter is principally associated with the
regulation of land surveying and mapping?
A. Chapter 177
B. Chapter 287
C. Chapter 472
D. Chapter 713
Answer: C.
Rationale: Chapter 472, Florida Statutes, is titled “Land Surveying
and Mapping” and contains provisions addressing licensure,
examinations, standards of practice, seals, discipline, unlicensed
practice, and related professional matters. Chapter 177 is particularly
important to subdivision and platting matters, but Chapter 472 is the
principal professional-regulation statute.
5. Which agency currently licenses and regulates professional
surveyors and mappers in Florida?
A. Florida Department of Transportation
B. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
C. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
D. Florida Department of State
Answer: B.
Rationale: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services administers the professional surveyor and mapper licensing
program through the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and
Mappers.
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, 6. Which Florida Administrative Code division contains rules
associated with the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers?
A. 61G17
B. 61B12
C. 64B8
D. 14-26
Answer: A.
Rationale: Division 61G17 is identified as the Board of Professional
Surveyors and Mappers division and includes chapters addressing
organization, discipline, examination requirements, examinations,
continuing education, minimum technical standards, seals, signatures,
certificates of authorization, fees, and penalties.
7. Which of the following is specifically included within the Florida
statutory concept of the practice of surveying and mapping?
A. Determining and establishing elevations and lines for appropriate
professional purposes
B. Performing only architectural structural calculations
C. Selling real estate
D. Preparing legal arguments for property litigation
Answer: A.
Rationale: Florida's statutory definition encompasses professional
services involving mathematical, physical, applied-science, and legal
requirements associated with measuring, locating, establishing, or
reestablishing lines, angles, elevations, and natural or manmade
features.
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