Georgia (GA) Land Surveyor License
1. What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Professional Standards for Property
Surveys?
A) To regulate land surveyor licensing
B) To ensure accuracy and reliability in land surveying practices
C) To define property boundaries
D) To establish construction codes
Answer: B) To ensure accuracy and reliability in land surveying practices
Explanation: The standards aim to maintain consistency and precision in property surveys.
2. Which organization is responsible for establishing the Georgia Professional
Standards for Property Surveys?
A) Georgia Department of Transportation
B) Georgia Real Estate Commission
C) Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
D) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Answer: C) Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Explanation: This board oversees the regulations governing professional land surveying in
Georgia.
3. What is the minimum requirement for fieldwork in a property survey according to
Georgia standards?
A) Visual inspection
B) Use of advanced GPS technology
C) Physical measurement of property lines
D) Verbal confirmation with property owner
Answer: C) Physical measurement of property lines
Explanation: Physical measurement ensures the accuracy and legal integrity of the survey.
Measurement Precision Requirements (Rule 180-7-.03 and .04)
4. What is the required level of precision for a property survey in Georgia?
A) 1 foot
B) 0.1 foot
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C) 0.01 foot
D) 0.001 foot
Answer: C) 0.01 foot
Explanation: Georgia's standards require a high level of precision to ensure accurate
boundary delineation.
5. Under Rule 180-7-.03, how should measurement precision be documented?
A) In the surveyor’s field notes only
B) On the final survey map and in the field notes
C) In the property deed
D) In a separate precision report
Answer: B) On the final survey map and in the field notes
Explanation: Documentation ensures that all parties are aware of the measurement standards
used.
6. What is the allowable measurement tolerance for small property boundary surveys?
A) ±0.5 feet
B) ±0.1 feet
C) ±0.01 feet
D) ±0.001 feet
Answer: B) ±0.1 feet
Explanation: This tolerance level balances precision with practicality for smaller properties.
Use of GPS Equipment (Rule 180-7-.09)
7. What is a key requirement for using GPS equipment in land surveys in Georgia?
A) GPS equipment must be calibrated daily.
B) Surveyors must maintain a log of GPS accuracy checks.
C) GPS must be supplemented by traditional measurement methods.
D) GPS cannot be used in urban areas.
Answer: B) Surveyors must maintain a log of GPS accuracy checks.
Explanation: Regular accuracy checks are essential for ensuring the reliability of GPS data.
8. According to Rule 180-7-.09, when is it mandatory to use GPS in a survey?
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A) For all surveys over 1 acre
B) In remote areas where traditional methods are impractical
C) For property boundary disputes
D) When specified by the property owner
Answer: B) In remote areas where traditional methods are impractical
Explanation: GPS is particularly useful in areas difficult to access using conventional tools.
9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement under Rule 180-7-.09 for using GPS in
property surveys?
A) Conducting a pre-survey site analysis
B) Using differential GPS correction methods
C) Documenting the type of GPS equipment used
D) Submitting raw GPS data with the final survey
Answer: D) Submitting raw GPS data with the final survey
Explanation: While documentation of methods and equipment is required, submitting raw
data is not mandated.
Requirements for Research and Predetermined Analysis (Rule 180-7-.02)
10. What is the first step in conducting research for a property survey under Rule 180-
7-.02?
A) Reviewing aerial photographs
B) Interviewing the property owner
C) Researching historical property records
D) Performing a site visit
Answer: C) Researching historical property records
Explanation: Historical records provide the foundational data necessary for accurate
boundary determination.
11. Which analysis is crucial for understanding boundary conflicts as per Rule 180-7-
.02?
A) Soil analysis
B) Hydrological analysis
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C) Boundary analysis
D) Traffic analysis
Answer: C) Boundary analysis
Explanation: Boundary analysis helps identify potential issues with property lines.
12. How often should predetermined analyses be updated according to Georgia survey
standards?
A) Every year
B) Every 5 years
C) When new property developments occur
D) As required by changes in surveying technology
Answer: C) When new property developments occur
Explanation: Updates ensure that surveys remain accurate in light of new developments.
Requirements for Field Survey (Rule 180-7-.02)
13. What is the minimum requirement for field surveys under Rule 180-7-.02?
A) Visual inspection from the nearest road
B) A walk-through of the entire property boundary
C) Drone footage of the property
D) Aerial mapping of the property
Answer: B) A walk-through of the entire property boundary
Explanation: Walking the boundary allows for the identification of natural and man-made
boundary markers.
14. When performing a field survey, what should the surveyor always carry?
A) A drone
B) A GPS receiver
C) A legal property description
D) A camera
Answer: C) A legal property description
Explanation: The legal description is critical for comparing the physical property with
recorded boundaries.
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Professional Standards for Property
Surveys?
A) To regulate land surveyor licensing
B) To ensure accuracy and reliability in land surveying practices
C) To define property boundaries
D) To establish construction codes
Answer: B) To ensure accuracy and reliability in land surveying practices
Explanation: The standards aim to maintain consistency and precision in property surveys.
2. Which organization is responsible for establishing the Georgia Professional
Standards for Property Surveys?
A) Georgia Department of Transportation
B) Georgia Real Estate Commission
C) Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
D) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Answer: C) Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Explanation: This board oversees the regulations governing professional land surveying in
Georgia.
3. What is the minimum requirement for fieldwork in a property survey according to
Georgia standards?
A) Visual inspection
B) Use of advanced GPS technology
C) Physical measurement of property lines
D) Verbal confirmation with property owner
Answer: C) Physical measurement of property lines
Explanation: Physical measurement ensures the accuracy and legal integrity of the survey.
Measurement Precision Requirements (Rule 180-7-.03 and .04)
4. What is the required level of precision for a property survey in Georgia?
A) 1 foot
B) 0.1 foot
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C) 0.01 foot
D) 0.001 foot
Answer: C) 0.01 foot
Explanation: Georgia's standards require a high level of precision to ensure accurate
boundary delineation.
5. Under Rule 180-7-.03, how should measurement precision be documented?
A) In the surveyor’s field notes only
B) On the final survey map and in the field notes
C) In the property deed
D) In a separate precision report
Answer: B) On the final survey map and in the field notes
Explanation: Documentation ensures that all parties are aware of the measurement standards
used.
6. What is the allowable measurement tolerance for small property boundary surveys?
A) ±0.5 feet
B) ±0.1 feet
C) ±0.01 feet
D) ±0.001 feet
Answer: B) ±0.1 feet
Explanation: This tolerance level balances precision with practicality for smaller properties.
Use of GPS Equipment (Rule 180-7-.09)
7. What is a key requirement for using GPS equipment in land surveys in Georgia?
A) GPS equipment must be calibrated daily.
B) Surveyors must maintain a log of GPS accuracy checks.
C) GPS must be supplemented by traditional measurement methods.
D) GPS cannot be used in urban areas.
Answer: B) Surveyors must maintain a log of GPS accuracy checks.
Explanation: Regular accuracy checks are essential for ensuring the reliability of GPS data.
8. According to Rule 180-7-.09, when is it mandatory to use GPS in a survey?
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A) For all surveys over 1 acre
B) In remote areas where traditional methods are impractical
C) For property boundary disputes
D) When specified by the property owner
Answer: B) In remote areas where traditional methods are impractical
Explanation: GPS is particularly useful in areas difficult to access using conventional tools.
9. Which of the following is NOT a requirement under Rule 180-7-.09 for using GPS in
property surveys?
A) Conducting a pre-survey site analysis
B) Using differential GPS correction methods
C) Documenting the type of GPS equipment used
D) Submitting raw GPS data with the final survey
Answer: D) Submitting raw GPS data with the final survey
Explanation: While documentation of methods and equipment is required, submitting raw
data is not mandated.
Requirements for Research and Predetermined Analysis (Rule 180-7-.02)
10. What is the first step in conducting research for a property survey under Rule 180-
7-.02?
A) Reviewing aerial photographs
B) Interviewing the property owner
C) Researching historical property records
D) Performing a site visit
Answer: C) Researching historical property records
Explanation: Historical records provide the foundational data necessary for accurate
boundary determination.
11. Which analysis is crucial for understanding boundary conflicts as per Rule 180-7-
.02?
A) Soil analysis
B) Hydrological analysis
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C) Boundary analysis
D) Traffic analysis
Answer: C) Boundary analysis
Explanation: Boundary analysis helps identify potential issues with property lines.
12. How often should predetermined analyses be updated according to Georgia survey
standards?
A) Every year
B) Every 5 years
C) When new property developments occur
D) As required by changes in surveying technology
Answer: C) When new property developments occur
Explanation: Updates ensure that surveys remain accurate in light of new developments.
Requirements for Field Survey (Rule 180-7-.02)
13. What is the minimum requirement for field surveys under Rule 180-7-.02?
A) Visual inspection from the nearest road
B) A walk-through of the entire property boundary
C) Drone footage of the property
D) Aerial mapping of the property
Answer: B) A walk-through of the entire property boundary
Explanation: Walking the boundary allows for the identification of natural and man-made
boundary markers.
14. When performing a field survey, what should the surveyor always carry?
A) A drone
B) A GPS receiver
C) A legal property description
D) A camera
Answer: C) A legal property description
Explanation: The legal description is critical for comparing the physical property with
recorded boundaries.
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