Fundamental of Surveying Practice
Session 1 Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
On a topographic map with a scale of 1: 100,000, a distance of
14,000 ft on the ground would be represented by what distance on
the map?
A. 0.50 in
B. 1.68 in
C. 2.50 cm
D. 7.14 in -
correct answer ✅1.68 in
The azimuth from a point to a reference mark is 264 D 26' 50" as
measured from astronomic north. If the Laplace correctio is
disregarded, and the convergence is + 0 D 26' 43", what is the state
plane coordinate grid azimuth to the reference mark?
A. 264 D 00' 08"
B. 264 D 26' 50"
C. 264 D 53' 32"
D. Due North -
correct answer ✅A. 264 D 00' 08"
,Fundamental of Surveying Practice
Session 1 Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
the equation for a parabolic vertical curve is given. What is the
value of x at the maximum or minimum elevation for the curve
expressed in terms of constants a and b?
A 2a +b
B. -2a
C. -b
D. -b/(2a) -
correct answer ✅D. -b/(2a)
For a five-sided, closed traverse with an angular misclosure of 10
sec, what is the sum of the interior angles?
a. 360-00-10 or 359-59-50
b. 480-00-10 or 479-59-50
c. 540-00-10 or 539-59-50
d. 720-00-10 o 719-59-50 -
correct answer ✅C. 540-00-10 or 539-59-50
, Fundamental of Surveying Practice
Session 1 Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
If over 50% of the vegetation in an area is identified as hydrophytic,
what additional parameter must be in evidence for that area to be
classified as a wetland under the federal definition?
A. hydric soil
B. obligate wetland vegetation
C. Wetland Hydrology
D. both hydric soil and wetland vegetation -
correct answer ✅D. Both hydric soil and wetland vegetation
What type of leaf placement is pictured in the figure shown?
A. Whorled
B. Alternate
C. Compound
D. Opposite -
correct answer ✅D. Opposite
in a right triangle with two sides (Other than the hypotenuse) of
100 ft and 200 ft, What is the smallest angle?
A. 26-33-54
Session 1 Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
On a topographic map with a scale of 1: 100,000, a distance of
14,000 ft on the ground would be represented by what distance on
the map?
A. 0.50 in
B. 1.68 in
C. 2.50 cm
D. 7.14 in -
correct answer ✅1.68 in
The azimuth from a point to a reference mark is 264 D 26' 50" as
measured from astronomic north. If the Laplace correctio is
disregarded, and the convergence is + 0 D 26' 43", what is the state
plane coordinate grid azimuth to the reference mark?
A. 264 D 00' 08"
B. 264 D 26' 50"
C. 264 D 53' 32"
D. Due North -
correct answer ✅A. 264 D 00' 08"
,Fundamental of Surveying Practice
Session 1 Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
the equation for a parabolic vertical curve is given. What is the
value of x at the maximum or minimum elevation for the curve
expressed in terms of constants a and b?
A 2a +b
B. -2a
C. -b
D. -b/(2a) -
correct answer ✅D. -b/(2a)
For a five-sided, closed traverse with an angular misclosure of 10
sec, what is the sum of the interior angles?
a. 360-00-10 or 359-59-50
b. 480-00-10 or 479-59-50
c. 540-00-10 or 539-59-50
d. 720-00-10 o 719-59-50 -
correct answer ✅C. 540-00-10 or 539-59-50
, Fundamental of Surveying Practice
Session 1 Exam Questions + Verified
Answers 100% correct, Update 2026
If over 50% of the vegetation in an area is identified as hydrophytic,
what additional parameter must be in evidence for that area to be
classified as a wetland under the federal definition?
A. hydric soil
B. obligate wetland vegetation
C. Wetland Hydrology
D. both hydric soil and wetland vegetation -
correct answer ✅D. Both hydric soil and wetland vegetation
What type of leaf placement is pictured in the figure shown?
A. Whorled
B. Alternate
C. Compound
D. Opposite -
correct answer ✅D. Opposite
in a right triangle with two sides (Other than the hypotenuse) of
100 ft and 200 ft, What is the smallest angle?
A. 26-33-54
