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Appendix C

Quiz Number 2
Chapter 3

Time Limit: 25 Minutes

Civil Surveying Review Workshop 342


Civil Surveying Review Workshop Quiz 2 Appendix C

Problem 1:
A total station is set-up on a monument with an elevation of 250 ft. The coordinates of the monument
based on a local datum are X=2500 ft, Y=2550 ft, and the coordinates of the rod are X=2600 ft and Y=
2562 ft. Assuming the height of instrument and the rod readings are kept the same, what is
the elevation of the ground where the rod is held? Assume a vertical angle of 20 degrees.

A. 284 ft
B. 287 ft
C. 289 ft
D. 291 ft

Use the table below for Problems 2, 3 and 4.


A polygon with the following coordinates were surveyed for a proposed land development.

Point X (ft) Y (ft)


A 1000 1000
B 1200 1100
C 1350 900

Problem 2:
It is recommended to reserve 35% of the area for a future tennis court. Determine the area to be
utilized now.

A. 0.83 acres
B. 0.41 acres
C. 0.22 acres
D. 0.45 acres

Problem 3:
If line AB has an existing grade of -2.5%, what is the elevation of point B, if elevation of A is 2.5 ft.

A. +3.8 ft
B. -3.8 ft
C. +3.1 ft
D. -3.1 ft

Problem 4:
What is the azimuth of line CA?
A. 323⁰ 08’
B. 285⁰ 56’
C. 74⁰ 44’
D. 23⁰ 08’

©Reza Mahallati, MSE, PE 343


Civil Surveying Review Workshop Quiz 2 Appendix C

Problem 5:
Series of lines were surveyed and the results are shown below.
If line AB has an azimuth of 290⁰, what is the azimuth of course EF?

Point Deflection Angle


B 25⁰ L
C 45⁰ R
D 120⁰ R
E 90 ⁰L
F 150⁰ L
A. 323⁰
B. 136⁰
C. 325⁰
D. 340⁰

Problem 6:
A survey was conducted to determine the size of a lot shown below. If the local county has a setback
requirement of 20 ft from AB Line, determine the available dimension along line AB. Assume interior
angles at A and B are 50 degrees.

A. 190 ft
B. 199 ft
C. 206 ft
D. 216 ft
A 250 ft B

Problem 7:
An existing highway that bears S 65⁰ W is to be widened by 30 feet from station 35+00 to 20+00 to
provide an exit lane to the new Golden One Center in Downtown Sacramento. The Northing and Easting
of station 35+00 are 1500 and 1800 respectively. A Changeable Message Sign (CMS) is to be placed 70 ft
left of station 40+00 to alert the motorist about the current road condition. Based on your calculations,
what should be the northing and easting of the CMS (i.e 70 left of station 40+00)?

A. N1775, E2224
B. N1705, E2224
CMS 70 Lt. of
C. N1785, E2214 Sta 40+00
D. N1755, E2224

©Reza Mahallati, MSE, PE 344


Civil Surveying Review Workshop Quiz 2 Appendix C

Problem 8:
The azimuth of line AB is 182⁰ and azimuth of line BC is 175⁰, and the azimuth of line CA is 351⁰. What is
the interior angle at point B?

A. 123⁰
B. 173⁰
C. 115⁰
D. 340⁰

Problem 9:
You have been asked to provide construction assistance to the resident engineer in laying out the
building pad of a new shopping mall. What is the best equipment to be used?

A. Auto Level
B. Theodolite
C. Total Station
D. Steel Tape

Problem 10:
A new reservoir is proposed to be constructed in Placer County. What type of survey is needed to
facilitate the design?

A. Topographic survey
B. Hydrographic survey
C. Leveling
D. Traversing

©Reza Mahallati, MSE, PE 345

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