Name: Kenneth Monares

Subject Code: BCE211F(2181)

ULO 1 A - In a Nutshell

Introduction to Surveying: Read and understand each statement carefully.

Choose the best answer that corresponds to the statement.

1. Surveying is defined as the art and science of determining angular and

linear measurements to establish the form, extent, science of deter and
relative position of points, lines, and establish the areas on or near the surface
of the earth or on other extraterrestrial bodies through

A. pure mathematics and the social sciences

B. applied mathematics and the use of specialized equipment and
techniques
C. field observations and measurements
D. cartographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric methods
E. principles of algebra and geometry

Answer: B, applied mathematics and the use of specialized equipment

and techniques

2. Plane surveying is that type of surveying in which the earth is considered to

be a flat surface. Distances and areas involved are of limited extent and the

A. approximate shape of the earth is considered

B. theoretical shape of the geoid is evaluated
C. exact shape of the earth Is disregarded
D. spheroidal shape of the earth is considered
E. shape of the earth is considered a geoid

Answer: C, exact shape of the earth Is disregarded

3. A type of survey which is of wide extent and takes into account the
spheroidal shape of the earth is known as

A. geodetic surveying
B. plane surveying
C. geoid surveying
D. earth surveying
E. terrestrial surveying

Answer: A, geodetic surveying

4. A photogrammetric survey makes use of photographs taken with specially

designed cameras either from

A. a ship or an elevated ground station

 B. the ground surface or underwater
C. a field or a laboratory environment
D. a map or a scaled drawing
E. airplanes or ground stations

Answer: E, airplanes or ground stations

5. The international System of Units or SI was promulgated by the

International Bureau of weights and Measures in

A. 1960
B. 1978
C. 1983
D. 1875
E. 1799

Answer: D, 1875

6. Give the importance of a survey party. Is there really a need to have a

complete party in all surveying activities? Explain

Answer:

Yes , It is important to have a complete survey party. It is usually

consisting of rodman, chairman, surveyor chain, and a party chief. While
measurements of distance and elevation are made, a rodman hold the
leveling staff. The chairman also helps measure the distance together with the
surveyor chain who reads and adjusts instruments for measurements. The
members of the survey party has their own part of duty that will help to have a
successful and exact result. Each individual member of the survey crew plays
a vital role in conducting a survey.