Practice Measurement Of Horizontal Angles (1.18.4) - Plane Tabling

Practise this section

9 questions

Flashcard drill
3 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Exercise
6 questions · about 4 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the exercise
Quiz
3 questions · about 2 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the quiz

6 sample questions

Question 1.
What are the primary adjustments needed before using a theodolite?
Show hintHide hint
Think about the acronym CHL.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of using a vernier scale?
Show hintHide hint
What does the vernier scale help to determine?
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of temporary adjustments?
- To enhance readability
- To ensure the instrument is accurate
- To set a standard for measurements
Show hintHide hint
Think about why preparation matters before taking measurements.
4Question 4.
True or False: The repetition method requires measuring the same angle multiple times.
- True
- False
Show hintHide hint
How do we achieve precision in surveying?
Question 5.
You are a surveyor tasked with measuring the angles of a triangular plot. After using the reiteration method, you find discrepancies in readings. Describe how you would address the error.
Show hintHide hint
Think about the process of error correction.
Question 6.
In a project, you need to achieve high precision for a single angle measurement. Which method would be appropriate and why?
Show hintHide hint
Consider precision needs versus number of angles.

5 more questions in this section. Enroll free to practise them all.