Advanced Surveying and Geomatics MCQs (Part-10)

What is the primary function of a total station in surveying?

A Analyzing soil quality
B Measuring distance only
C Measuring angles and distances
D Mapping underground utilities

What is the primary purpose of remote sensing in surveying?

A Measuring groundwater levels
B Capturing data for mapping and analysis
C Monitoring structural health
D Measuring soil moisture

What does the term “datum” refer to in surveying?

A A reference point for geographic locations
B A map scale
C A measurement tool
D A type of survey technique

What is the purpose of triangulation in surveying?

A To adjust survey networks
B To calculate land ownership
C To determine soil composition
D To measure distances using angles

Which technology is commonly used for creating detailed 3D models of terrain?

A Remote sensing
B LiDAR
C Photogrammetry
D GPS

What does bathymetric surveying focus on?

A Mapping underwater features
B Calculating air pressure
C Measuring distances between land points
D Measuring elevation of mountains

What is the purpose of precision leveling in surveying?

A Mapping flood prone areas
B Measuring soil types
C Determining vertical height differences
D Mapping land boundaries

What is the primary function of cadastral surveys?

A Monitoring land use
B Defining property boundaries
C Measuring terrain features
D Mapping flood prone areas

What is the purpose of digital mapping in modern surveying?

A To monitor structural stability
B To map underground utilities
C To calculate soil moisture
D To create digital representations of land features

What is a key advantage of using drones in surveying?

A High speed and low cost
B Limited to small areas
C Unable to capture high resolution images
D Requires manual data analysis

What is the main application of network adjustment in surveying?

A Mapping land boundaries
B Correcting measurement errors
C Measuring air pressure
D Monitoring water flow

What does subsidence monitoring track in surveying?

A Temperature changes
B Ground movement or sinking
C Water quality changes
D Wind speed variations

What is the function of geodetic surveying?

A Mapping water bodies
B Monitoring weather patterns
C Studying the Earth’s shape and size
D Measuring small land areas

Which of the following is a key application of remote sensing in surveying?

A Creating topographic maps
B Mapping land boundaries
C Monitoring soil erosion
D Measuring air pressure

What is the primary purpose of topographic surveys?

A Mapping historical land boundaries
B Monitoring underground resources
C Measuring terrain features and elevation
D Calculating wind speed