Advanced Surveying and Geomatics MCQs (Part-14)

What is the main function of a GPS in surveying?

A Providing accurate location coordinates
B Measuring land elevation
C Analyzing soil composition
D Mapping underground utilities

What does LiDAR stand for in surveying?

A Low Intensity Data Acquisition
B Light Detection and Ranging
C Linear Imaging and Digital Recording
D Land Imaging and Radar

What type of survey would be used to map property boundaries?

A Topographic survey
B Geodetic survey
C Hydrographic survey
D Cadastral survey

What is the role of photogrammetry in surveying?

A Measuring land elevation
B Monitoring land use
C Creating maps and 3D models from photographs
D Analyzing water quality

What is a key feature of remote sensing in surveying?

A Direct measurement of land boundaries
B Collection of data using satellites or airborne sensors
C Measuring subsurface conditions
D Mapping only water features

What is a primary advantage of drone surveying?

A It can cover large areas quickly and cost effectively
B It requires minimal training
C It provides detailed soil analysis
D It is only used for small areas

What does precision leveling measure in surveying?

A Horizontal distances
B Land use patterns
C Vertical height differences
D Water depths

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 primary function of photogrammetry in surveying?

A To generate 3D models from aerial photographs
B To measure the distance between points
C To track land subsidence
D To monitor water flow

What does subsidence monitoring track?

A Temperature fluctuations
B Wind speed variations
C Changes in land elevation
D Soil composition

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 function of GIS in surveying?

A Measuring water depth
B Analyzing and visualizing spatial data
C Calculating land area
D Collecting temperature data