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Maps are defined as graphic representations of the earths surface drawn to scale on a plane surface. a. True b. False Relating to Civil Drafting, DTM stands for: a. Depth/Time Model b. Dual Technology Map c. Dense Topography Method d. Drafting-Time Mode e. None of the Above A traverse is a series of continuous lines connecting points called _______________. a. Traverse Stations b. Station Points c. Bench Marks d. All of the Above e. A and B

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A reading is first taken on the _________ (rod location) and is then added to the elevation of the known point. a. Backsight b. Foresight c. Temporary Bench Marks d. Height of the Instrument e. None of the Above From the previous question, the reading added to the elevation of the known point would give the surveyor the _____________ . a. Backsight b. Foresight c. Temporary Bench Marks d. Height of the Instrument Your plat is an irregular polygon which consists of six sides. The sum of the interior angles is ______________. a. 540 b. 720 c. 900 d. 1080 e. 1260 Metes and Bounds is a method of describing and locating property by measurements from a known starting point called a ___________. a. Bench Mark b. Monument c. Station Point d. Survey Stake e. Turning Point This system of legal description utilizes a base line and principal meridian for reference. a. Metes and Bounds b. Lot and Block c. Rectangular d. Grid System e. Surveyors Plot

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9. In the rectangular system, a __________ is six (6) miles square. a. Lot b. Parcel c. Subdivision d. Township e. Meridian

10. Contour lines connect points of ___________. a. Equal Distance b. Equal Elevation c. Varying Distance d. Varying Elevation e. All of the Above 11. The space between contour lines is termed the Contour _________. a. Level b. Relief c. Interval d. Station e. Gradation 12. Every fifth line on a topographic map is a(n) __________ contour. a. Control Index b. Reference c. Relief d. Supplementary 13. Determining accurately how far the cuts and fills will extend beyond the sides of the road is important in determining the proper amount of land to purchase for the right of way. a. True b. False 14. The angle of repose is basically the ratio of ___________ and is determine primarily by the type of soil or rock to be cut through or used as fill material. a. Width to Height b. Slope to Grade c. Run to Rise d. Plan to Profile e. Level to Incline 15. Profiles perpendicular to the road centerline are usually measured at full stations (every 100 ft), at half stations (every _______ ft), and at breaks or changes in the profile of the centerline. a. 5 b. 10 c. 25 d. 50 e. None of the Above 16. The Civil 3D user must know which of the following in order to use Civil 3D for typical subdivision design? a. AutoCAD b. Geometry concepts c. Surface or DTM concepts d. All of the above

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17. A user must understand which Civil 3D interface items in order to negotiate through the data effectively. a. Tear-off Palettes b. Toolspace c. Slide Sorter d. Kiosk tools 18. Which of the components allows users to access all of the Properties of project data? a. The Settings tab b. The Preview window c. Right Clicking on the surfaces item d. All of the above 19. Which of the following are Civil 3D objects? a. Corridors b. Surfaces c. Earthworks d. A and B 20. The following are types of surfaces: a. TIN and GRID b. Superelevation c. Building Restriction Lines d. Earthworks 21. Point groups have the following characteristics: a. They have enduring properties that can be easily reviewed or modified, either before-hand or retroactively, b. Displaying a points list shows the points included in a point group and it can be updated automatically. c. A point group can be locked to so as to avoid unintentional modifications. d. All of the above 22. Which of the following codes can be used in the Description Key Set: a. AC b. YARDINLET c. 1033 d. All of the Above 23. The Point Creation toolbar allows for which of the following commands: a. Automatically checking that all points on a project are correct b. Setting points by snapping to objects c. Setting all points to the correct elevation value required by the project d. None of the above 24. The Arc Method of curve calculation occurs where: a. The degree of curve is measured over a chord length of 100. b. The degree of curve is measured at a radius of 100. c. The degree of curve is measured over an arc length of 100. d. None of the above 25. The following terms are associated with horizontal arcs: a. PVI, PVT, PVC b. ST, TS, SC, CS c. PI, POC, PRC, PC, PT d. All of the above

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26. Some of the types of important angles to understand for civil design are: a. Interior angles, Azimuths, Bearings b. Cardinal directions, c. Deflection angles, Turned angles. d. All of the above 27. Which of the following acronyms pertain to surface models: a. TIN b. DTM c. TTN d. All of the above 28. A DTM can represent which of the following: a. Caves and Escarpments b. Existing and Finished Ground Surfaces c. Roadway profiles d. None of the above 29. DTMs can be created by using the following as source data: a. Points, Breaklines b. Roadway profiles and alignments c. DEMs combined with utility data d. All of the above 30. There are three main requirements for designing a roadway. They are: a. Alignments, sections and templates (or assemblies) b. Profiles, sections and earthworks c. Alignments, corridors and parcels d. Alignments, profiles and a proposed section 31. Proposed vertical alignments can be developed from: a. Horizontal tangents, curves and spirals b. Vertical tangents and vertical curves that do not exceed 8% c. Vertical tangents and vertical curves d. None of the above 32. Which of the following vertical curve properties are true? a. A tangent ends at the PVC and a vertical curve begins at a PVC. b. A vertical curve begins at a PVT and a vertical tangent begins at a PVT. c. Two tangents meet at a PVC d. None of the above 33. The sites developed in Civil 3D can be made ready for use by 3D/GPS Machine Control equipment by using which of the following add-ons? a. Carlson Connect which addresses Topcon, b. Trimble Link c. Leica X-Change d. All of the above 34. Understanding that the concept of engineers designing their sites in three dimensions is a must achieve goal then what do we rely on the computer to do for us? a. Assist in designing the site in the computer using slopes, grades and elevations b. Creating the contouring objects and analyses c. Annotating the contour, spot shot and grade labeling d. All of the above

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35. What are some of the methods for performing earthworks takeoffs? a. Section Method b. Grid Method c. Composite Method d. All of the above 36. Survey functions include which of the following? a. Collecting planimetric and 3D data of existing conditions b. Quality control of engineering data and preparation of stakeout data for construction c. Computing property boundaries d. All of the above 37. GIS is a computer-assisted system, which primarily consists of ______________. a. Maps, drawings, and lines b. Data c. Geographical data, software, and computer hardware d. Polygons, points, and layers 38. The purpose of GIS is to automate the process of ______________. a. Capturing, storing, editing, updating, analyzing, and displaying all types of geographical data b. Drawing maps for development c. Editing civil engineering drawings d. Gathering information about individuals and properties 39. Digitized __________ is the basic component of GIS. a. Hardware b. Geographical data c. Equipment d. Binary data 40. AutoCAD ___________ Is GIS software that is used to create, maintain, analyze, and produce mapping information in CAD. a. Revit Architecture b. Inventor c. Civil 3D d. Map 3D 41. Culture symbols represent the works of _________. a. Ethnic minorities b. Various Nationalities c. Inner City Subcultures d. People e. None of the Above 42. Some maps classify vegetation features that are planted by people as culture. a. True b. False

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