Question 1

A(n)____________________ is similar in construction to a builder's level, but has a telescope mounted on a horizontal pivot so that it can be rotated vertically to measure vertical angles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is similar in construction to a...

Question 2

A(n) ______________ is an overhead view of a property, drawn to scale, showing the location of buildings, streets, sidewalks, alleys, and easements for utilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  contour plan
B)  grade plan
C)  site plan
D)  elevation plan

Question 3

If a benchmark is located on one of the property corners, it is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  point of beginning.
B)  fore sight.
C)  back sight
D)  height of instrument.

Question 4

Slope is usually expressed as the ____________________ over ____________________.

Accepted Answer

rise, run

Question 5

Common drafting practice uses ____________________ lines for existing elevations and ____________________ lines for proposed elevations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Common drafting practice uses ____________________ lines for...

Question 6

The additional crosshairs positioned a precise distance above and below the center horizontal crosshair on a transit telescope are called

Accepted Answer

A)  back sights.
B)  stadia lines.
C)  leveling rods.
D)  telescopes.

Question 7

Only qualified and trained persons should use builder's transits and levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

If a pipeline with a slope of 2% is 618 feet long, what is the total fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  6.18 feet
B)  9.27 feet
C)  12.36 feet
D)  15.45 feet

Question 9

Leveling screws are tightened before storing the builder's transit and level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Telescope lenses on a builder's transit or level should be covered at all times when not in use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

The contour lines that represent the elevation of the land when construction is complete are commonly referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  grade line.
B)  site line .
C)  tree line.
D)  land line.

Question 12

A 1% slope is the equivalent of approximately how many inches per foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  ⅛
B)  ¼
C)  ½
D)  1

Question 13

____________________ is the measurement of the steepness, incline, or grade of a straight line.

Accepted Answer

A)  Benchmark
B)  Height of Instrument
C)  Elevation
D)  Slope

Exam 15: Level Transit, Elevations and Grade

A(n)____________________ is similar in construction to a builder's level, but has a telescope mounted on a horizontal pivot so that it can be rotated vertically to measure vertical angles.

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A(n) ______________ is an overhead view of a property, drawn to scale, showing the location of buildings, streets, sidewalks, alleys, and easements for utilities.

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If a benchmark is located on one of the property corners, it is referred to as the

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Slope is usually expressed as the over .

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rise, run

Common drafting practice uses lines for existing elevations and lines for proposed elevations.

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The additional crosshairs positioned a precise distance above and below the center horizontal crosshair on a transit telescope are called

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Only qualified and trained persons should use builder's transits and levels.

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True

If a pipeline with a slope of 2% is 618 feet long, what is the total fall?

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Leveling screws are tightened before storing the builder's transit and level.

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Telescope lenses on a builder's transit or level should be covered at all times when not in use.

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True

The contour lines that represent the elevation of the land when construction is complete are commonly referred to as the

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A 1% slope is the equivalent of approximately how many inches per foot?

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____________________ is the measurement of the steepness, incline, or grade of a straight line.

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Exam 15: Level Transit, Elevations and Grade

A(n)____________________ is similar in construction to a builder's level, but has a telescope mounted on a horizontal pivot so that it can be rotated vertically to measure vertical angles.

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A(n) ______________ is an overhead view of a property, drawn to scale, showing the location of buildings, streets, sidewalks, alleys, and easements for utilities.

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If a benchmark is located on one of the property corners, it is referred to as the

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Slope is usually expressed as the ____________________ over ____________________.

Correct Answerverifiedrise, run

Common drafting practice uses ____________________ lines for existing elevations and ____________________ lines for proposed elevations.

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The additional crosshairs positioned a precise distance above and below the center horizontal crosshair on a transit telescope are called

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Only qualified and trained persons should use builder's transits and levels.

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If a pipeline with a slope of 2% is 618 feet long, what is the total fall?

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Leveling screws are tightened before storing the builder's transit and level.

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Telescope lenses on a builder's transit or level should be covered at all times when not in use.

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The contour lines that represent the elevation of the land when construction is complete are commonly referred to as the

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A 1% slope is the equivalent of approximately how many inches per foot?

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____________________ is the measurement of the steepness, incline, or grade of a straight line.

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Slope is usually expressed as the over .

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rise, run

Common drafting practice uses lines for existing elevations and lines for proposed elevations.

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True

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True

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