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

Question 1: When performing topographical mapping, which of the following is a common error when using total station equipment?

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Lack of data for horizontal measurements

Low-resolution data for elevation changes

Incorrect instrument calibration leading to angle distortion

GPS signal interference in dense environments

Question 2: What is the key difference between a topographical map and a contour map?

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A topographical map shows only property boundaries, while a contour map shows land ownership details

A topographical map includes elevation data, while a contour map only shows lines of equal elevation

A topographical map is 3D, while a contour map is always 2D

There is no significant difference; both terms are interchangeable

Question 3: What is the importance of conducting a land use survey before a development project?

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To assess the current zoning and land use restrictions

To evaluate the economic viability of the land

To calculate site dimensions

To determine accessibility and transportation routes

Question 4: Which surveying method is most commonly used for establishing control points in land surveying?

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Total station

Triangulation

GPS/GNSS

Leveling

Question 5: Which of the following best defines ?land use intensification? in an urban context?

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Reducing the intensity of existing land use

Expanding the boundary of the land-use zone

Transforming vacant land into productive land use

Increasing the density of buildings and activities in a given area

Question 6: Which of the following surveying instruments is most appropriate for performing accurate measurements of angles and distances in large-scale land surveys?

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GPS

Total Station

Theodolite

Plumb bob