Are You An Expert Or Amateur Land Surveyor?

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Are You An Expert Or Amateur Land Surveyor? - Quiz

Some people pass exams and think that they have what it needed to perform in the field. Being an expert land surveyor is no easy task; it takes a lot of practice. Have you ever thought of becoming a Land Surveyor? Take this quiz and find out if you have what it takes to cut the line, make the measurements, and use the instruments.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is a Total Station?

    • A.

      Somewhere you go to catch a plane or a bus.

    • B.

      The station that has the most to do with...Surveying?

    • C.

      A piece of equipment that is very important in Land Surveying.

    • D.

      A piece of equipment that shoots a laser taking very accurate angular and distance measurements that are then used to do some of the most important calculations in Land Surveying.

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  • 2. 

    24.91 expressed in ft and in, equals:

    • A.

      24 ft, 10-7/8 in

    • B.

      What the fuck is this?

    • C.

      24 ft, 10-1/4 in

    • D.

      There is math on this quiz?

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  • 3. 

    What is a conveyance?

    • A.

      The ability to see beyond the five senses.

    • B.

      The ability to start fires with your mind. I'll show you how to cut line!!! WHAHAHAHA.

    • C.

      Written document which transfers ownership of property.

    • D.

      Some legal mumbo-jumbo.

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  • 4. 

    Which one of these was NOT a Land Surveyor in history?

    • A.

      I hate these types of questions. They make me think a lot.

    • B.

      George Washington

    • C.

      Abraham Lincoln

    • D.

      Lewis and Clark

    • E.

      The Jonas Brothers

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  • 5. 

    The percentage of slope for a proposed ramp is +3.55%. What is the change in elevation of this ramp for a horizontal length of 356 ft?

    • A.

      +12.60 ft

    • B.

      +126.38 ft

    • C.

      MORE math? What the hell kind of profession is this?

    • D.

      The answer is pie. Always pie. Mmmmm.

    • E.

      +12.64 ft

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  • 6. 

    21.56 chains converts to ______ survey ft.

    • A.

      1,422.36 survey ft

    • B.

      1293.60 survey ft

    • C.

      I think I clicked on the wrong quiz.

    • D.

      1,422.96 survey ft

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  • 7. 

    What should you do if you see a snake in the woods?

    • A.

      ARG! A SNAKE!!! RUN AWAY!!

    • B.

      Cut it's damn head off then kick it off line.

    • C.

      Catch it at the base of the head and throw it on your unsuspecting instrument man.

    • D.

      Identify the type of snake. If it is harmless let it go about it's business. If not, cut it's damn head off and kick it off line.

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  • 8. 

    What is eminent domain?

    • A.

      Is it a snake?!!?!?! RUN AWAY!!!

    • B.

      It gives the state, or others delegated, the right and power to condemn private property for public use.

    • C.

      I think it is what i caught in Mexico that one time.

    • D.

      It is what the government does to take your land without due process.

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  • 9. 

    An angle has been measured six individual times with the following results: a.) 46° 21' 45"; b.) 46° 22' 10"; c.) 46° 22' 05"; d.) 46° 22' 00"; e.) 46° 21' 45"; f.) 46° 21' 55". What is the most probable value of the angle?

    • A.

      46° 21' 45"

    • B.

      46° 22' 00"

    • C.

      Holy shit those are a lot of numbers.

    • D.

      46° 21' 57"

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  • 10. 

    Which one of these is NOT one of the most popular Total Stations used by Land Surveyors?

    • A.

      Topcon

    • B.

      Nikon

    • C.

      Sony

    • D.

      Leica

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  • 11. 

    Ok. Last question I promise and no math or snakes. Why did you take this quiz?

    • A.

      Some jackass sent it to me.

    • B.

      I was bored.

    • C.

      I find this type of profession interesting and would really like to join it's ranks.

    • D.

      I miss clicked something awful!

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