Question 1

After fixing the plane table to the tripod, the main operations which are needed at each plane table station are
i. levelling
ii. orientation
iii. centering
The correct sequence of these operations is

Accepted Answer

A) (i), (ii),.(iii) 
B) (i), (iii), (ii) 
C) (iii), (i), (ii) 
D) (ii), (Hi), (i)

Question 2

Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations

Accepted Answer

A) require slope correction 
B) require tension correction 
C) require slope and tension corrections 
D) do not require slope and tension corrections

Question 3

Intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for

Accepted Answer

A) forests 
B) urban areas 
C) hilly areas 
D) plains

Question 4

90°Bowditch rule is applied to

Accepted Answer

A) an open traverse for graphical adjustment 
B) a closed traverse for adjustment of closing error 
C) determine the effect of local attraction 
D) none of the above

Question 5

The methods used for locating the plane table stations are
i. radiation
ii. traversing
iii. intersection
iv. resection
The correct answer is

Accepted Answer

A) (i) and (ii) 
B) (iii) and (iv) 
C) (ii) and (iv) 
D) (i) and (iii)

Exam 5: Surveying and Mapping Techniques: Part A

After fixing the plane table to the tripod, the main operations which are needed at each plane table station are i. levelling ii. orientation iii. centering The correct sequence of these operations is

Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations

Intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for

90°Bowditch rule is applied to

The methods used for locating the plane table stations are i. radiation ii. traversing iii. intersection iv. resection The correct answer is