Preview Questions Surveyor (Land/Topographical) | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following survey methods is most effective in large-scale land surveying projects?

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Handheld measuring tools and chains

GPS and Total Station

Traditional chain surveying

Aerial photogrammetry

Question 2: What is the difference between a natural boundary and an artificial boundary?

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Natural boundaries are drawn based on grid coordinates, while artificial boundaries are defined by property deeds.

Natural boundaries are defined by physical features like rivers, while artificial boundaries are defined by human-made objects.

Natural boundaries include geodetic landmarks, while artificial boundaries are fixed by laws.

Natural boundaries are based on historical surveys, while artificial boundaries are based on modern measurements

Question 3: What is the primary concern when surveying property boundaries in urban areas?

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The soil composition of the land

The elevation of surrounding areas

The market value of the land

Conflicts with existing structures and utilities

Question 4: In the context of land use, what does ?mixed-use zoning? allow for?

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Only industrial use

Only commercial use

Only residential housing

A combination of residential, commercial, and industrial use

Question 5: When creating topographical maps, why is triangulation often used?

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To identify features such as roads and buildings

To minimize the errors in elevation measurements

To compute unknown positions using known reference points

To convert data into a digital format

Question 6: What is the primary role of the Surveyor General in boundary surveying?

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To approve the final boundary lines in a legal document

To assist with boundary monumentation

To ensure that boundary disputes are settled

To conduct soil testing along boundary lines