NICET - HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
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What does NICET stand for? - ANSWERNational Institute for Certification and
Engineering Technologies
What is surveying? - ANSWERSurveying is the determination of relative location of
points on or near the surface of the earth; the art of measuring horizonal and vertical
distances between terrestrial objects, measuring angles between terrestrial lines,
determining the direction of lines, and establishing points by predetermined angular and
linear measurements.
Plane Survey - ANSWERSurveys for which the curvature of the Earth is ignored and
measurements are treated as if taken on a plane surface.
Geodetic Survey - ANSWERSurveys to determine relative positions of widely spaced
points which require consideration of the size and shape of the Earth.
What equipment might be used for plane surveying? - ANSWERLaser level, tripod, steel
tape
Name three things levels are used for. - ANSWERSet slope stakes, check level of
forms, and field elevation/grades;
Define survey rod - ANSWERreads like a tape measure; it allows the surveyor to record
an observed number so that an elevation can be determined; there are many different
styles of survey rods, they typically read in tenths of a foot
Define plumb bob - ANSWERobject used to establish a survey instrument above a
specific point; also used to calculate horizontal distances over sloping ground in
conjunction with a surveying tape
Define vernier - ANSWERobject used to determine the subdivision of the smallest
division of a scale
Define steel tape - ANSWERused to measure distance (a flexible ruler);rarely used
anymore due to advances in tech; if used, corrections for temperature may have to be
made (steel expands and contracts with changes in temperature)
Define transit - ANSWERtransits and levels are not the pieces of equipment and cannot
be confused; a transit can be tilted vertically to measure vertical angles
Can the term and level be used synonymously? - ANSWERNo, they cannot, a transit
can be tilted vertically to measure vertical angles
, What are plumb bobs and surveyor's tape used to measure? - ANSWERplumb bobs are
used to establish a survey instrument above a specific point or to calculate horizontal
distances over sloping ground in conjunction with a surveying tape
If a 100' tape is found to be short by 0.25 feet and you measured 200 feet, what is the
true distance that is to be recorded? - ANSWERMeasured / 100 = Factor
Factor * Short = Correction
Measured - Correction = True Length
= 2; 2 * 0.25 = 0.5; 100 - 0.5 = 99.5
True or false; When measuring with a steel tape and the tension is correct but a sag is
identified the measurement is correct. - ANSWERTrue
Define catch point - ANSWERCatch points occur at the intersection of the existing
ground and the constructed grade. The amount of cut or fill is determined by the
difference between the roadway elevation and the original ground elevation
Define point of curvature - ANSWERthe point where the circular curve begins
Define point of intersection - ANSWERthe point where the back and forward tangents
intersect
Define point of tangency - ANSWERthe end of the curve
What are the three types of views - ANSWERPlan view, elevation/profile view, cross-
section view
Define plan view - ANSWERa view from directly above an object
Define elevation view - ANSWERa view that shows the height of an object, meaning it is
from the front, rear, or either side of the object
Define cross-section - ANSWERa view as if the object has been cut open
True or false. Typical section sheets show elevation views of the proposed road. -
ANSWERFalse, profile sheets show elevation views
True or false. The directional arrows is found on the profile sheet. - ANSWERFalse,
plan or key sheets show directional arrows
The shape of the road's side slopes and ditches are found on what sheet? -
ANSWERTypical section sheets
INSPECTION BASIC CORRECT 100%
What does NICET stand for? - ANSWERNational Institute for Certification and
Engineering Technologies
What is surveying? - ANSWERSurveying is the determination of relative location of
points on or near the surface of the earth; the art of measuring horizonal and vertical
distances between terrestrial objects, measuring angles between terrestrial lines,
determining the direction of lines, and establishing points by predetermined angular and
linear measurements.
Plane Survey - ANSWERSurveys for which the curvature of the Earth is ignored and
measurements are treated as if taken on a plane surface.
Geodetic Survey - ANSWERSurveys to determine relative positions of widely spaced
points which require consideration of the size and shape of the Earth.
What equipment might be used for plane surveying? - ANSWERLaser level, tripod, steel
tape
Name three things levels are used for. - ANSWERSet slope stakes, check level of
forms, and field elevation/grades;
Define survey rod - ANSWERreads like a tape measure; it allows the surveyor to record
an observed number so that an elevation can be determined; there are many different
styles of survey rods, they typically read in tenths of a foot
Define plumb bob - ANSWERobject used to establish a survey instrument above a
specific point; also used to calculate horizontal distances over sloping ground in
conjunction with a surveying tape
Define vernier - ANSWERobject used to determine the subdivision of the smallest
division of a scale
Define steel tape - ANSWERused to measure distance (a flexible ruler);rarely used
anymore due to advances in tech; if used, corrections for temperature may have to be
made (steel expands and contracts with changes in temperature)
Define transit - ANSWERtransits and levels are not the pieces of equipment and cannot
be confused; a transit can be tilted vertically to measure vertical angles
Can the term and level be used synonymously? - ANSWERNo, they cannot, a transit
can be tilted vertically to measure vertical angles
, What are plumb bobs and surveyor's tape used to measure? - ANSWERplumb bobs are
used to establish a survey instrument above a specific point or to calculate horizontal
distances over sloping ground in conjunction with a surveying tape
If a 100' tape is found to be short by 0.25 feet and you measured 200 feet, what is the
true distance that is to be recorded? - ANSWERMeasured / 100 = Factor
Factor * Short = Correction
Measured - Correction = True Length
= 2; 2 * 0.25 = 0.5; 100 - 0.5 = 99.5
True or false; When measuring with a steel tape and the tension is correct but a sag is
identified the measurement is correct. - ANSWERTrue
Define catch point - ANSWERCatch points occur at the intersection of the existing
ground and the constructed grade. The amount of cut or fill is determined by the
difference between the roadway elevation and the original ground elevation
Define point of curvature - ANSWERthe point where the circular curve begins
Define point of intersection - ANSWERthe point where the back and forward tangents
intersect
Define point of tangency - ANSWERthe end of the curve
What are the three types of views - ANSWERPlan view, elevation/profile view, cross-
section view
Define plan view - ANSWERa view from directly above an object
Define elevation view - ANSWERa view that shows the height of an object, meaning it is
from the front, rear, or either side of the object
Define cross-section - ANSWERa view as if the object has been cut open
True or false. Typical section sheets show elevation views of the proposed road. -
ANSWERFalse, profile sheets show elevation views
True or false. The directional arrows is found on the profile sheet. - ANSWERFalse,
plan or key sheets show directional arrows
The shape of the road's side slopes and ditches are found on what sheet? -
ANSWERTypical section sheets
