Advanced Surveying and Geomatics MCQs (Part-2)

Which of the following is used in geodetic surveys for accurate positioning?

A Total Station
B Compass
C Clinometer
D GPS

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

A Measuring horizontal distances
B Determining unknown distances using angles
C Measuring vertical heights
D Adjusting survey network

What technology is most commonly used for creating 3D terrain models in modern surveying?

A LiDAR
B GPS
C Total Station
D Aerial photography

Which type of surveying is specifically used to determine heights and elevations?

A Hydrographic surveying
B Photogrammetry
C Geodetic surveying
D Precision leveling

What is the key feature of remote sensing in surveying?

A Surveying underground
B Mapping water depths
C Collecting data via satellites
D Measuring soil content

What is the primary purpose of topographic surveys?

A Recording surface features and elevations
B Mapping underground resources
C Determining land ownership
D Analyzing soil quality

Which application of GIS is commonly used in urban planning?

A Soil erosion monitoring
B Land use mapping
C Satellite image processing
D Remote sensing analysis

What does a “network adjustment” in surveying aim to achieve?

A Increasing data storage
B Improving GPS accuracy
C Correcting for survey errors
D Measuring terrain features

Which surveying method is most suitable for measuring depths of underwater features?

A LiDAR
B Total Station
C Aerial surveying
D Hydrographic surveying

What is the main advantage of using drone surveying in modern applications?

A Low cost and high accuracy
B Ability to survey underwater
C Measurement of geological layers
D Large-scale land ownership analysis

In surveying, what is the purpose of bathymetric surveys?

A Mapping the coastline
B Measuring the depth of water bodies
C Monitoring ground stability
D Analyzing vegetation

Which technology is commonly used to process point cloud data in surveying?

A GPS
B GIS
C LiDAR
D Aerial photography

What is the role of a datum in surveying?

A To measure temperature
B To calculate atmospheric pressure
C To define a reference point for coordinates
D To identify property boundaries

Which survey technique is primarily used for constructing boundaries and property lines?

A Cadastral mapping
B Geodetic surveying
C Aerial surveying
D Topographic surveying

What does the term “subsidience monitoring” refer to in surveying?

A Measuring soil fertility
B Assessing groundwater levels
C Monitoring land movement or sinking
D Measuring air quality