Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Surveying Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. A transition curve introduced between the tangent and the circular curve should a) have infinite curvature at the junction of straight and transition curve b) have zero curvature at the junction of straight and transition curve c) meet the curve tangentially d) none of the above 2 / 50 2. The main difference between theodolite and level is: a) the power of the theodolite is always greater than the level b) level is cheaper than theodolite c) level can't measure horizontal angle, but theodolite can measure horizontal angle d) in level, the telescope can't be revolved in a vertical plane about the horizontal axis of the telescope 3 / 50 3. The angular and linear measurement of the part of the traverse can be checked by a) astronomical error b) cut off lines c) well-defined objects d) all of the above 4 / 50 4. In a prismatic compass, a) the magnetic needle moves with the box b) the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box c) the line of sight does not move with the box d) the graduated circle is fixed to the box, and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction 5 / 50 5. Theodolite is an instrument used for measuring a) vertical angles b) deflection angle c) all of the above d) horizontal angles 6 / 50 6. A field is measured with a 1.0 percent too-long chain is found to be 10,000 acres. The corrected area of the field will be a) 90891 acres b) 10201 acres c) 10401 acres d) none of the above 7 / 50 7. Metallic tapes are made of a) steel b) invar c) cloth and wires d) nickel 8 / 50 8. Compensator is used to make the line of sight perpendicular to the vertical axis in the case of a) dumpy level b) theodolite c) all of the above d) automatic level 9 / 50 9. In a dumpy level, the objective and eyepiece lenses are made of two or more small lenses to obtain a) distinct image b) shorter image c) reading even in less light d) all of the above 10 / 50 10. The bearing of line AB is 200° and that of BC is 270°, the included angle ABC is a) 110° b) 80° c) 90° d) none of the above 11 / 50 11. The limiting length of an offset does not depend upon a) accuracy of the work b) method of setting out perpendiculars c) scale of plotting d) indefinite features to be surveyed 12 / 50 12. For the route survey of a contour map, the method used is a) square method b) cross-profile method c) quantities of earthwork d) all of the above 13 / 50 13. Fifteen readings were recorded in a level field book. If the instrument was shifted after the 5th, 10th, and 15th readings, then the foresight readings are a) 1st, 3rd, and 7th readings b) 5th, 10th, and 15th readings c) 2nd and 6th reading d) 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th reading 14 / 50 14. Leveling across a river is done by a) fly leveling b) reciprocal leveling c) trigonometrical leveling d) cross leveling 15 / 50 15. The height of instrument method is a) less tedious b) more rapid c) includes less calculation d) all of the above 16 / 50 16. The longest chain line passing through the center of the area is known as a) base line b) tie line c) check line d) none of the above 17 / 50 17. 'SPIRE TEST' is used in the permanent adjustment of theodolite for a) adjusting the plate levels b) adjusting the line of sight c) adjusting the vertical axis d) adjustment of the horizontal axis 18 / 50 18. In trigonometrical leveling, the combined correction is given by (where m=coefficient of refraction) a) d^2/ 2R b) (1-2m) d^2 / 2R c) 0.0673 d^2 d) none of the above 19 / 50 19. Which one of the following is not a personal error? a) the table not being perfectly leveled b) the table not being perfectly central c) the table not being perfectly clamped d) none of the above 20 / 50 20. Local attraction at a place may be due to a) key bunches b) steel buttons c) current-carrying base wire d) electric storm 21 / 50 21. The angle of intersection of the horizon mirror and the index mirror of an optical square is a) 30° b) 45° c) 105° d) 120° 22 / 50 22. A discrepancy is the difference between a) true value and error b) measured value and actual value c) two measured values of the same quantity d) none of the above 23 / 50 23. *For the construction of highway/railway a) longitudinal sections are required b) cross sections are required c) both longitudinal and cross sections are required d) none of these 24 / 50 24. Distomats is a type of a) direct distance measuring instrument b) optical distance measuring instrument c) electromagnetic distance measuring instrument d) none of the above 25 / 50 25. With the help of leveling, we measure a) horizontal angle b) vertical angle c) deflection angle d) none of the above 26 / 50 26. Cubic parabola is a type of a) transition curve b) vertical curve c) compound curve d) simple curve 27 / 50 27. Level surface is parallel to a) horizontal surface b) vertical surface c) datum surface d) none of the above 28 / 50 28. The contour line can cross one another on a map only in the case of a) a valley b) a ridge c) a saddle d) an overhanging cliff 29 / 50 29. Angular surveying in which both the horizontal and vertical positions of a point are obtained by optical means is known as a) tacheometry b) hydrography c) topography d) all of the above 30 / 50 30. If the level tube is out of adjustment by an angle e, when the telescope is rotated through 180°, it becomes a) 4e b) 3e c) 2e d) -e 31 / 50 31. A contour map of the area is essential before proceeding with the construction of a) a building b) a swimming pool c) a dam d) a bridge 32 / 50 32. The stadia hairs are not used in a) movable hair method b) fixed hair method c) tangential hair method d) substense hair method 33 / 50 33. A level line is a a) line parallel to the mean spherical surface of the earth b) line normal to the plumb line at all points c) horizontal line d) both (a) and (b) of the above 34 / 50 34. Chain surveying is used for a small area in a) undulating ground b) fairly level ground c) sloping ground d) contour land 35 / 50 35. The inclination of the needle to the horizontal towards the pole is called a) dip b) declination c) azimuth d) bearing 36 / 50 36. The magnetic bearing of a line is 60°, and the true bearing of the same line is 70°. Find the declination a) 10°E b) 10°W c) 0° d) none of the above 37 / 50 37. The triangle formed by joining the position of the known points on plane table survey is known as: a) small triangle b) medium triangle c) great triangle d) equilateral triangle 38 / 50 38. The function of the leveling head is a) to attach the theodolite to the tripod b) to provide a bearing for the outer hollow spindle c) to provide a means of leveling the instrument d) all of the above 39 / 50 39. The tacheometric method is a more suitable method for preparing the contour map of a) valley b) hill c) ridge d) plain surface 40 / 50 40. A traverse consists of six sides; then the sum of external angles must be a) 1080° b) 540° c) 720° d) 1440° 41 / 50 41. Which one is the simplest survey? a) chain survey b) compass survey c) plane table survey d) leveling 42 / 50 42. For Y level, Cooke's, and Cushing levels, the line of collimation should coincide with a) bubble tube axis b) vertical axis c) axis of the telescope d) none of the above 43 / 50 43. The two-point problem as compared to the three-point problem is: a) more laborious b) more accurate c) quicker d) all of the above 44 / 50 44. For a line AB a) the forebearing and back bearing of line AB differ by 180° b) the forebearing of AB and the back bearing of line BA differ by 180° c) both (a) and (b) of the above d) none of the above 45 / 50 45. *Error due to imperfect adjustment of plate level is termed as a) personal error b) instrumental error c) natural error d) none of the above 46 / 50 46. Working edge of alidade is called a) fiducial edge b) knife edge c) broad edge d) plane table edge 47 / 50 47. Positive error is caused if a) the length of the chain is shorter than the standard b) the slope and sag corrections are not applied c) the measurements are made along the incorrectly aligned line d) all of the above 48 / 50 48. The instrument used for centering the plane table accurately is: a) spirit level b) trough compass c) plumbing fork d) alidade 49 / 50 49. In chain survey execution, this first step taken is a) reconnaissance b) marking station c) running survey line d) reference sketches 50 / 50 50. The whole circle bearing 338°42" converted into quadrantal form is given as a) N 21°18' W b) S 21°18' E c) W 21°18' N d) none of the above Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score isShare your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. 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