ELEMENTARY SURVEYING

(p. 472-500)

1. The meridian distance of a line is defined as the shortest *For questions 9-11: Rules of computing the DPD for each course
distance from the _______ to the _______. of traverse.

a. from the midpoint of a line to the end point 9. The DPD of any other course is equal to the DPD of the
_______ course, plus the latitude of the preceding course, plus
b. from the reference meridian to the midpoint of a line the latitude of the course itself.

c. from the midpoint of a line to the reference meridian a. succeeding c. either of a and b

d. from the midpoint of a line to the reference parallel b. preceding d. none of these

2. Double Meridian Distances (DMDs) are used in computing the 10. The _______ of the course is equals to the DPD of the first
area of _______. course.

a. an open traverse a. parallel c. longitude

b. a field enclosed by a traverse b. latitude d. meridian

c. both open and closed traverse
d. a closed traverse with a maximum of 6 corners
*For questions 3-5: Rules of computing the DMD for each course
of traverse.
11. What can we say in determining the DPDs and DMDs of a
traverse?
a. essentially the same
b. same but depending on the type of traverse being solved

3. Rule 1 states that DMD of the first course is _______ to the c. completely opposite
departure of the course
d. varies because of the different process
a. double c. half
12. What is the only difference between DPD method to DMD
b. equal d. added method?

4. The DMD of any other course is equal to the DMD of the
preceding course, _______ the departure of the preceding
course, _______ the departure of the course itself.
a. minus, minus c. plus, plus
a. the lines are projected upon the reference meridian instead of
the reference parallel
b. the lines are projected upon the reference parallel instead of
the reference meridian

b. multiplied by, plus d. plus, minus c. DPD is computed in a clockwise manner while DMD is counter
clockwise
5. The DMD of the last course is numerically equal to the
departure of the course, but with the _______. d. DPD is computed in a counter clockwise manner while DMD is
clockwise
a. absolute value c. opposite sign
13. These/ This method/s is/are adaptation of the method
b. same sign d. sign varies depending on the determining the areas by corrdinates.
problem
a. DPD method c. Trapezoidal Method
6. The Double Meridian Distances (DMDs) of lines are computed
in a consecutive order going around the traverse in _______ b. DMD method d. both a and b
direction from the point lying on the reference meridian.
14. Which of the following formulas should be used in order to
a. counterclockwise c. both a and b obtain the double area by DMD method?

b. clockwise d. in any order a. Double Area= DMD/ Adjusted Latitude

7. By using the _______ of the successive courses instead of the b. Double Area= 2* [DMD (Adjusted Latitude)]
departures, parallel distances can also be computed in a manner
similar to meridian distances c. Double Area= DMD (Adjusted Latitude)

a. parallels c. longitudes d. Double Area= ½* [DMD (Adjusted Latitude)]

b. latitudes d. meridians 15. The double areas are in turn recorded in plus or minus
columns which correspond to North Double Area (NDA) or South
8. The parallel distance of a line is defined as the distance from Double Area (SDA). The traverse area is equal to _______ the
the midpoint of a line to the reference parallel of the _______. algebraic sum of the NDA and SDA.

a. east-west line c. south-east line a. zero c. both a and b

b. west line d. north-east line b. doubled d. one-half

16. In computing the area by DMD method, if the total minus 25. In computing the area using trapezoidal rule, the offsets are
double areas is larger than plus double areas, it means that the assumed to be spaced at regular intervals and the area of the
DMD distances were computed in what direction around the whole tract equals the areas of the enclosed trapezoids the first
traverse? and the last offsets occur only once and the other intermediate
offsets occur _______.
a. counter clockwise c. both a and b
a. thrice c. once
b. clockwise d. regardless of the direction
b. 4 times d. twice
17. The negative sign in the result of solving an area using DMD
method maybe avoided if a _______ direction is taken instead. 26. In the trapezoidal Rule, if the interval between offsets is not
equal, which of the following equation is used?
a. counter clockwise c. both a and b
a. 2A= d1 (h1+h2)...dn-1 (hn-1+hn)
b. clockwise d. none of these
b. 1/2A= d1 (h1+h2)...dn-1 (hn-1+hn)
18. We can recheck the areas computed by DMD method by
moving the reference meridian to _______ and repeating the c. 2A= d1 (h2-h1)...dn-1 (hn-hn-1)
calculations
d. 1/2A= d1 (h2-h1)...dn-1 (hn-hn-1)
a. to the next corner only c. to the previous corner only
27. It is a mechanical device used for determining the area of any
b. to another corner d. to the corner with greatest value shape of any figure plotted to a known scale.
of latitude
a. Brunton compass c. Libella
19. Which of thw following formulas should be use in order to
obtain the double area by DPD method?
b. Tellurometer d. Planimeter
a. Double Area= DPD/ Adjusted Latitude
28. For most areas bounded by irregular curves, the trapezoidal
b. Double Area= 2* [DPD (Adjusted Latitude)] rule is the_______ way to use.

c. Double Area= DPD (Adjusted Latitude) a. most accurate c. complex

d. Double Area= ½* [DPD (Adjusted Latitude)] b. simplest d. both a and b

20. I. Tracts of land are always bounded by straight lines 29. In the trapezoidal rule, as the total number of offsets
II. It is often necessary to determine areas that are sometimes increases, the computed area becomes what?
bounded by irregular lines or curves
a. larger c. smaller
a. I is true, II is false c. II and III are true
b. I is false, II is true d. II and III are false b. more accurate d. less accurate

21. Offsets are short distances measured _______ to a reference 30. Simpson's One-Third Rule is based on the assumption that
or base line the curve boundary consists of a series of what?

a. adjacent c. parallel a. straight lines c. parabolic arcs

b. perpendicular d. intersects b. curved lines d. elliptic curve

22. These are usually taken at regular intervals if the curved 31. Based on the assumption made in Simpson's One-Third Rule
boundary does not vary significantly. (refer to your answer on number 29), the rule will only be
applicable when there is an _______ number of offsets and if they
a. meridian distances c. parallel references are equally spaced.

b. offsets d. common side a. even c. either odd or even

23. In solving the area of a traverse using offsets from a straight
line, when offsets are taken sufficiently close together the error in
the measurement of area would be _______ as compared with
the inaccuracies of the measured offsets.
a. larger c. small
b. odd d. none of these
32.When there is an even number of offsets, the portion of all but
the part between the last two offsets may be determined by using
the rule. The remaining portion is then determined separately by
assuming it to be a single trapezoid.

b. varies d. always allowable a. False c. True

24. The assumption made using the _______ is that the ends of b. Sometimes True d. It depends on the given
the offsets in the boundary line are assumed to be connected by
straight lines. 33. Simpson's One-Third Rule is derived by passing a parabola
through the extremities of any_______ consecutive offsets.
a. Simpson's One-Third Rule c. Offset Rule
a. two c. three
b. Graphical method d. Trapezoidal Rule
b. four d. five
34. When using a planimeter, these parts are in contact with the 43. The process of subdivision may require the application of the
plotted area except: principles of what branch/ branches of mathematics?

a. disc c. tracing a. Algebra & Geometry c. Trigonometry & Algebra

b. anchorweight d. drum b. Trigonometry only d. Geometry & Trigonometry

35. These are types of planimeter: 44. Which of the following is/are included in the most common
cases encountered in subdividing a land?
a. analog and digital c. mechanical and digital
I. Dividing an area into two parts by a line between two points
b. electronic and analog d. mechanical and electronic II. To cut off a required area by a line through a given point
III. Dividing an area by a line through a point and a given direction
36. The precision obtained by using the planimeter depends on IV. To cut off a required area by a line running in a given direction
what factor/s?
a. I and IV c. II only
I. The skill of the operator
II. Accuracy of plotted figure b. II and III d. I, II, III & IV
III. Type of paper used

a. I & II c. I only 45. How is the process done for the most common cases in
b. II & III d. I, II & III subdivision of land?
1- The latitudes and departures are determined
2- The surveyed traverse is balanced
37. By using planimeter, correct results can be obtained to within
how many percent if the device was carefully manipulated? 3- A resurvey is run
4- The of the entire tract is computed
a. ½ to 1% c. 1 to 5%
a. 3,4,1,2 c. 3,1,2,4
b. 1 to 5% d. ¼ to 1%
b. 1,2,4,3 d. 1,2,3,4
38. In solving the area by graphical method, it is preferable for
convenience, to select the_______ line in the original figure as 46. The double areas are recorded in plus or minus columns
the base line, although it is not necessary nor required. which correspond to East Double Area (EDA) or West Double
Area (WDA). The traverse area is equal to _______ the algebraic
a. shortest c. due east sum of the EDA and WDA.

b. reckoned from north d. longest a. zero c. both a and b

39. The method of determining area by coordinate squares b. doubled d. one-half

involves a graphical solution and is suited only for…

a. rechecking computed areas from other methods 47. What are the two common rules used to determine areas of
irregular or curved boundaries?
b. making rough estimates
a. Compass &Transit Rule c. Trapezoidal Rule & Simpson's
c. actual determination of area for reconnaissance One-Third Rule

d. traverse with curved lines b. Transit & Trapezoidal Rule d. both a and c

40. This process involves plotting the traverse to scale and

48. In subdividing the lot, before the length and direction of the
marking off squares of unit area.
dividing line can be determined, a _______ is drawn to that corner
a. Area by Planimeter c. Area by Least Squares of the traverse which, from inspection of the sketch, will come
nearest to the required line of division.
b. Area by Graphical Squares d. Area by Coordinate Squares
a. parallel c. trial line
41. Area by Coordinate Squares is done by:
b. base line d. reference line
a. drawing a large square
49. Other cases of subdividing a lot are performed by what
b. dividing the lot into smaller portions and solving the total of method?
each squares
a. Trial-and-error c. Graphical method
c. counting the number of square inside the boundary of any
figure, wherein unit square must be related to the scale
b. estimation d. straight line method
d. All of the Choices apply
50. Solutions in Subdividing lot problems is greatly facilitated by
42. Subdivision of land is a usual task undertaken by surveyors first plotting the traverse before working out the necessary
and engineers in _______ surveys. computations.

a. property c. subdivision a. True c. Sometimes True

b. cadastral d. construction b. False d. depending on what is given

ANSWER KEY:

1. c 11. a 21. b 31. b 41. c

2. b 12. b 22. b 32. c 42. a
3. b 13. b 23. c 33. c 43. d
4. c 14. c 24. d 34. a 44. d
5. c 15. d 25. d 35. d 45. c
6. c 16. b 26. a 36. d 46. d
7. b 17. a 27. d 37. a 47. c
8. a 18. b 28. b 38. d 48. c
9. b 19. c 29. a 39. b 49. a
10.b 20. b 30. c 40. d 50. a