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

Question 1: In topographical mapping, what is the main limitation of using traditional surveying methods compared to modern techniques like LiDAR and GPS?

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Inability to measure vertical changes accurately

Limited coverage area

Longer time for data collection

Difficulty in capturing 3D data

Question 2: What is the effect of zoning laws on the outcome of a boundary survey?

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Zoning laws can invalidate boundary surveys

Zoning laws typically do not affect property boundaries

Zoning laws can only affect boundary surveys in urban areas

Zoning laws can affect the interpretation of boundary lines based on land use

Question 3: In topographical mapping, which of the following is used to generate terrain models that are useful for flood risk analysis?

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Aerial Photogrammetry

Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

LiDAR Scanning

Total Station Surveys

Question 4: What is the primary purpose of using a geodetic datum in property measurement?

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To reduce the impact of terrain variations on measurements

To ensure accurate building construction

To ensure all surveys use a consistent reference point

To correct errors in the boundary lines

Question 5: Which of the following is the most critical consideration when performing a site survey for construction planning?

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The surrounding topography and slope

The legal property boundaries

The historical significance of the land

The location of underground utilities

Question 6: How does multi-spectral imagery enhance topographical mapping?

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It improves GPS accuracy in urban areas

It reduces data processing time

It enhances the visual quality of topographic maps

It captures data in multiple wavelengths to differentiate land features