Lesson 9

Question 1

A transit is used to measure horizontal and ____ angles.

a. parallel
b. scalene
c. tangent
d. vertical

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “The Theodolite (Transit),” Measuring Angles, Paragraph 1, Sentence 2

Answer 1

d. vertical

Question 2

Transits have been in use for over 400 years.

True or False?

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Transits,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1, and “The Theodolite (Transit),” Measuring Angles, Paragraph 1, Sentence 2

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The ____ length is one of the four measurements taken when surveying.

a. contour
b. grade
c. horizontal
d. sight

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Four Types of Dimensions,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 3

c. horizontal

Question 4

A vertical line is a line that is straight up and down in relation to the ____.

a. contour of the earth under survey
b. gravitational pull of the earth
c. line structures to be used
d. nearest vertical benchmark

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Four Types of Dimensions,” Paragraph 1, Bullet 1

Answer 4

b. gravitational pull of the earth

Question 5

The magnification level of a modern transit scope is in the range of ____.

a. 20x
b. 26x
c. 32x
d. 40x

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Transits,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 2

Answer 5

b. 26x

Question 6

A transit can turn accurate angles to a ____ heading.

a. benchmark
b. compass
c. positional
d. vertical

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Transits,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 6

b. compass

Question 7

In surveying, a ____ is a standard basis of reckoning, such as mean sea level.

a. benchmark
b. datum
c. grail
d. hailmark

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Benchmarks,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 2

Answer 7

b. datum

Question 8

A point whose elevation is known and marked is called a ____.

a. benchmark
b. data point
c. landmark
d. survey point

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Benchmarks,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1

Answer 8

a. benchmark

Question 9

What is the distance between two station points marked 5+23.1 and 8+75.8?

a. 334.7’
b. 343.7’
c. 352.7’
d. 1,399.7’

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stationing,” Paragraph 4

Answer 9

c. 352.7’

Question 10

A station with +00 in its markings is a(n) ____ station.

a. even
b. in-line
c. odd
d. plus

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stationing,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 1

Answer 10

a. even

Question 11

A station stake for a transmission line is to be read from the ____ point of the line.

a. end
b. north
c. set
d. starting

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stationing,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1

Answer 11

d. starting

Question 12

When building a small pole line, one must know the elevation indicated on a nearby benchmark before starting.

True or False?

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Benchmarks,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 4

Answer 12

False

Question 13

A waterproof crayon used to mark stakes in the field is called a(n) ____.

a. amber
b. dap
c. keel
d. kiap

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stakes and Hubs,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 4

Answer 13

c. keel

Question 14

In order to center a tripod over a hub that has a tack on top, older tripods use a ____.

a. compass
b. magnet
c. plumb bob
d. straight edge

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “The Theodolite (Transit),” Measuring Angles, Paragraph 3, Sentence 1

Answer 14

c. plumb bob

Question 15

Depending on the color of the wood, the information written on a stake can be red, blue, or ____.

a. black
b. green
c. white
d. yellow

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stakes and Hubs,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 15

d. yellow

Question 16

Station points made of concrete or steel are always used in line work.

True or False?

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stationing,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 16

False

Question 17

When earth must be excavated or filled in, ____ stakes are used to mark the area.

a. boundary
b. caution
c. guard
d. slope

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stakes,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1

Answer 17

d. slope

Question 18

When leveling, if a rod reading is taken on a known elevation point, it is called a ____.

a. backsight
b. foresight
c. hindsight
d. rearsight

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Measuring Vertical Distances,” Paragraph 4, Sentence 1

Answer 18

a. backsight

Question 19

The ____ rod is a calibrated rule made from a strong, lightweight aluminum alloy.

a. level
b. plumb
c. survey
d. transit

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “How to Handle a Level Rod,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 1

Answer 19

a. level

Question 20

A Tribrach equipped with a laser plummet is accurate to within plus or minus ____.

a. 1 mm
b. 3 mm
c. 6 mm
d. 9 mm

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Automatic and Hand Levels,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 20

1 mm

Question 21

A level with a 26X telescope has an accuracy of ____ at 150 feet.

a. ¼
b. ⅛
c. ₁/₁₆
d. ₃/₃₂

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Automatic and Hand Levels,” Paragraph 2, Sentence 1

Answer 21

d. ₃/₃₂

Question 22

Tripods come equipped with a center eye for hanging a plumb bob.

True or False?

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Instrument Tripods,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A tripod’s legs are built on a ____ center-to-center arrangement.

a. 60°
b. 90°
c. 120°
d. 180°

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Instrument Tripods,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 4

Answer 23

c. 120°

Question 24

When setting up a tripod, be sure to press the leg tips into the ground to ensure a solid footing.

True or False?

Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Setting Up a Level Instrument,” Paragraph 1, Last Sentence

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The Tribrach contains an eye type bubble level that is used to level the ____. a. plummet b. telescope c. transit d. tripod ## Footnote Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Instrument Tripods,” Paragraph 1, Sentence 5

Answer 25

d. tripod

Question 26

In a modern transit, the reading out of the horizontal and vertical circles is done electronically with a ____ encoder. a. concentric b. global c. rotary d. universal ## Footnote Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “The Theodolite (Transit),” Measuring Angles, Paragraph 4, Sentence 1

Answer 26

c. rotary

Question 27

Theodolite is another name for the ____. a. laser b. telescope c. transit d. tripod ## Footnote Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “The Theodolite (Transit),” Measuring Angles, Paragraph 1, Sentence 2

Answer 27

c. transit

Question 28

When using a level, taking a foresight means taking a reading in the direction of the survey line. True or False? ## Footnote Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Measuring Vertical Distances,” Paragraph 4, Sentence 3

Answer 28

False

Question 29

A station stake 3,000 feet from the starting point would be marked ____. a. 30:00 b. 30 even c. 30+00 d. 30x00 ## Footnote Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Stationing,” Paragraph 2

Answer 29

c. 30+00

Question 30

The type of level rod that screws together is known as a ____ rod. a. collapsible b. cue stick c. Philadelphia d. two-piece ## Footnote Reference: Introduction to Measuring and Leveling Devices, “Measuring Vertical Distances,” Paragraph 3, Sentence 2

Answer 30

c. Philadelphia