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Surveying Technician Practice Test

Check what you know about the surveying technician job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on surveying technician knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A prism:
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Answer: Reflects the total station signal. It reflects.

Question 2 of 15Check the bubble:
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Answer: Every shot. Keep the rod level.

Question 3 of 15Cut means:
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Answer: Remove soil. Removing soil.

Question 4 of 15Near traffic:
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Answer: Face traffic. Watch traffic.

Question 5 of 15A rover is:
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Answer: A mobile GPS receiver. Mobile GPS.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A pole holding a prism or GPS.”
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Answer: Rod. Rod: A pole holding a prism or GPS.

Question 7 of 15What does “Field book” mean?
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Answer: Notes of measurements.. Field book: Notes of measurements.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Adding soil.”
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Answer: Fill. Fill: Adding soil.

Question 9 of 15What does “Control point” mean?
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Answer: A reference point.. Control point: A reference point.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A point measured for topography.”
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Answer: Topo shot. Topo shot: A point measured for topography.

Question 11 of 15What does “Prism” mean?
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Answer: Reflects the total station signal.. Prism: Reflects the total station signal.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A mobile GPS receiver.”
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Answer: Rover. Rover: A mobile GPS receiver.

Question 13 of 15What does “Benchmark” mean?
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Answer: A point of known elevation.. Benchmark: A point of known elevation.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Measures angles and distances.”
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Answer: Total station. Total station: Measures angles and distances.

Question 15 of 15What does “Grade stake” mean?
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Answer: Shows cut or fill.. Grade stake: Shows cut or fill.

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