Certified Survey Technician Level 1 Practice Exam

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• What scale is primarily used in the United States for scaling distances on a surveying drawing?
• In the case of a snake bite, what should you not do?
• What is a significant difference between geodetic surveys and plane surveys?
• What is a geodetic survey best defined as?
• Which factors should be considered when choosing a location for a control point?
• What is NAD83?
• What is the formula to calculate the number of sides in a polygon if given the sum of interior angles?
• Which statement is true concerning the storage of pressurized paint cans?
• How often should an Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM) tool be calibrated?
• What does a 1-foot contour elevation on a topographic map denote?
• What is the purpose of the bilby tower?
• Which equipment is necessary for accurately pacing off a distance?
• What are signs of hypothermia?
• How many millimeters are in 1 foot?
• A line connecting points of equal elevations on a map is known as?
• Which of the following is not an element of a horizontal curve?
• Which method is commonly used to accurately determine the area of an irregular boundary on a drawing?
• In surveying, what does the term "benchmark" refer to?
• Field note reduction most commonly refers to which of the following actions?
• How is a route survey best defined?
• What should be avoided when handling pressurized paint cans?
• When did electronic theodolites first appear?
• Break lines on plat details are used to indicate what?
• When treating a puncture wound, which item is least priority compared to stopping bleeding?
• Which U.S. president is associated with the creation of the PLSS?
• Which of the following is an example of systematic error in surveying?
• What do contour lines on a plat indicate?
• What is a dumpy level?
• What is a continuous elevation line called in contour mapping?
• What is the primary focus of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)?
• What is the best way to move an automatic level when performing level loops?
• The legal area of a parcel of land is measured how?
• What is an essential piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for chainsaw operation?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of heatstroke?
• What is three wire leveling?
• Who holds the responsibility for individual safety on a job site?
• What is one impact of magnetic declination on surveying?
• Which of the following statements about contour lines is true?
• Which of the following is not a type of survey mentioned?
• What type of PPE is mandatory on most construction sites?
• What are temperature corrections applied to?
• What is the best pencil hardness to use while taking field notes?
• Which angular system is most commonly used in the United States?
• In the term "T.34N," what does the number 34 typically indicate?
• During chainsaw operations, which of the following practices should be observed?
• The alternating colors on a range pole are usually what colors?
• What information is typically found in the title box of a drawing?
• What type of survey error involves unexpected natural variability?
• What is the function of vertical control points in surveying?
• What does a mining survey primarily focus on?
• What is the cross-sectional shape of most range poles?
• What defines a cross-section drawing?
• Establishing a direct line of sight through brush and timber is referred to as?
• What is the minimum speed allowed in a construction zone on a multi-lane divided highway?
• What does GNSS stand for?
• What is the primary purpose of a topo survey?
• A station marked as P.I. on a drawing is referring to?
• Which unit of measurement is crucial for recording angles in surveying?
• Which federal agency is responsible for horizontal and vertical control in the United States?
• What is NAD27?
• How is the sexagesimal system structured?
• How long is a standard rod measurement?
• If bitten by a snake, what should you do?
• What primarily determines whether a horizontal control point is classified as first, second, or third order?
• For a scale of 1:100,000, how far in miles does 7 7/8” correspond to?
• Which states are primarily known as metes and bounds states?
• In surveying, what does 'collimation' refer to?
• Grading plans are developed in order to?
• Which details are normally required to be included in field notes?
• What is the primary focus of safety training on a construction site?
• In the US, which star is most commonly used for making astronomic observations?
• Cross-section areas are used to calculate what?
• What best describes precision?
• What is the area of one acre in square feet?
• What tool is typically used for measuring angles in surveying?
• What is considered the worst type of burn?
• What is the precursor to the national geodetic survey?
• What is the purpose of a peg test in surveying?
• What is the equivalent of 4.25 meters in feet?
• When is a laser level most frequently used?
• Which device is often used to ensure accurate horizontal measurements?
• How long is Gunter's chain measured in miles?
• In what year did Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) come into widespread use?
• How are original field notes characterized?
• Who is credited with the formulation of cosine and cotangent?
• What purpose do field notes serve in a surveying project?
• When are survey notes recorded?
• What is the first action to take when treating a puncture wound?
• What was the precursor to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)?
• Which piece of equipment is essential for taking precise distance measurements in surveying?
• What is a critical factor in obtaining an accurate compass reading?
• What formula is used to calculate the sum of interior angles of a polygon?
• What best describes the type of information found on a topographic map?
• What basic components are typically included in a survey plan?
• What should you do when a mistake is made during field notes?
• What is the most important purpose of an as-built survey?
• What is the primary concern of construction surveys?
• From which axis are bearings typically measured?
• What are the standard dimensions in feet of SW/4, SE/4?
• What is one of the primary functions of an astronomical survey?
• What is a common reason for using a tripod when working with a level?
• Which of the following best describes a third-degree burn?
• What is typically not found in title blocks on survey drawings?
• What type of survey involves imaging regions of the sky?
• What is the proper method for clearing a steel chain?
• Most total stations base their distance measurements on which principle?
• What is the best practice for ensuring a stable tripod setup?
• Which legislation created the public land survey system?
• What is a photogrammetric survey used for?
• What are stadia surveys?
• How many feet are there in one mile?
• What is one of the most crucial factors in accurately measuring a distance using a steel tape?
• What is the significance of the crosshair in surveying instruments?
• What technique is commonly utilized to establish a vertical control point?
• In surveying, what term describes the concept where lines of longitude converge at the poles?
• Cross sections are depicted in what type of drawing?
• What is the primary use of a level instrument?
• How are bearings typically described?
• Which agency was responsible for preparing the plats of the original surveys of public lands in the continental U.S.?
• What is the total sum, in degrees, of the interior angles of a six-sided polygon?
• What is the purpose of a boundary survey?
• Which tool is typically used to draw a circular curve?
• A two-peg test is used to measure the calibration of which instrument?
• Why is accuracy important when taking field notes?
• What was a requirement for GLO surveyors in addition to tracking bearings and distances?
• When using a plumb bob in a slight wind, you should...
• In surveying, the term 'levelling' refers to what process?
• What is a clinometer primarily used for?
• What is the purpose of using contrasting colors on a range pole?
• Which piece of equipment is most essential when searching for a previously established monument?
• How do you find the sum of interior angles of a multi-sided polygon?
• In highway work, grade is usually given in terms of?
• The needle of the surveyor's compass points to which direction?
• A 100-foot cloth or fiber tape is most likely used for measuring what?
• What should a user do to check if the compensator on an auto level is functioning correctly?
• In what context would you primarily use a boundary survey?
• Which of the following is NOT a safety rule when using a screwdriver?
• When documenting a mistake in field notes, what is the appropriate method?
• According to CAD rules, from which side should all text be placed for visibility?
• A French curve is best described as?
• What is a common element typically included in field notes?
• How many feet are in one meter?
• What is a recommended action if someone is showing signs of hypothermia?
• What type of curve is represented in a plotted road profile?
• What document outlines the safety expectations for a construction project?
• Stadia surveys are most commonly used for what purpose?
• How can precise leveling in the establishment of an accurate control point elevation be achieved?
• Which feature aids in the identification of different elevations on a topographic map?
• How many square chains make up one acre?
• When setting a surveyor tripod on a hillside, what is the best practice?
• Which tool is primarily used for measuring angles in surveying?
• How do you find the sum of exterior angles of a multi-sided polygon?
• What procedure can increase the range of a total station measurement?
• What should you do if you detect that your instrument has a collimation error?
• How many acres are in a standard section?
• Which method is commonly used for measuring long distances in surveying?
• Describe azimuths in surveying terms.
• What is the purpose of balancing back-sights and fore-sights in leveling?
• How is the term order of accuracy defined in surveying?
• What is one way center lines are typically represented in technical drawings?
• Which types of errors may occur in a control survey?
• Which is not a current satellite system?
• What does the term "2h" refer to in surveying terminology?
• What does the acronym PLSS represent in surveying?
• What feature contributes to the greater positional accuracy of survey grade GPS receivers compared to recreational models?
• Which instrument is most commonly used to run a benchmark circuit?
• What measurement unit is used to convert feet to chains?
• What is the primary function of a total station?
• The error resulting from using a tape that is too short is known as what kind of error?
• While the rodman goes downhill from the level instrument, how do the readings appear?
• Who is responsible for overall safety on a construction project?
• What factor is MOST critical to remember regarding vertical control points?
• In a typical roadway construction project, which of the following is not necessarily required?
• How many inches are in 1 meter?
• What is a key consideration when writing field notes?
• How can you translate 27.2292 into degrees-minutes-seconds?
• Hydrographic surveys must be referenced to which type of control?
• Which of the following represents the four quadrants of a bearing?
• What is 1 inch converted to millimeters?
• How are bearings expressed?
• Which term refers to the measure of elevation in surveying?
• Which unit is typically used when measuring angles in degrees-minutes-seconds?
• Which of the following tools is primarily used to measure angles in surveying?
• What is a common hazard associated with handling heavy equipment on a construction site?
• To minimize damage from frostbite, what should be done first?