Surveying Fundamentals

What is the main structural difference in the eyepiece of an erecting telescope compared to an inverting telescope?

What term describes the apparent movement of cross-hairs over an image caused by a slight movement of the eye from side to side?

Why does the condition of parallax occur in a transit or level telescope?

What area and curvature constraints define plane surveys?

What spatial scale and curvature considerations characterize geodetic surveys?

What is the primary purpose of topographic surveys?

How should calculations be checked to prevent repeating an error made by the original computer?

What type of scale is most frequently used by draftsmen to determine distances?

What action must a surveyor take with a compass needle to ensure accurate field work?

Which organization is responsible for establishing precise horizontal and vertical control points for detailed surveys?

How are constant or systematic errors in surveying categorized regarding their effect?

How is the distance between two points specifically defined in surveying?

How tight should the nuts and bolts at the head of a tripod be adjusted?

What is an auxiliary scale that slides along the main scale of a transit to subdivide its smallest divisions called?

What does the least count of a vernier represent?

What action can be taken to determine drainage requirements in highway surveys if USGS quadrangle maps and aerial photos are unavailable?

How should a survey supervisor's relations with a subordinate chief of party be managed?

What is considered the single most important responsibility of a field survey supervisor?

How is the breakdown of costs into direct and indirect factors viewed when calculating survey party expenses?

What is the mandatory first step before executing a survey for a potential highway location?