Tennessee Survey Practice Exam

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• What is the maximum allowable error of closure for urban differential leveling surveys?
• Which group sits on the board for land surveyors?
• What is acceptable for clarity when enlarging parts of a Plat or Map?
• How should pertinent information on the Survey Plat or Survey Map be represented?
• What must be indicated regarding the monuments found or set on the Survey Map?
• What should property lines be defined by according to surveying standards?
• What type of evidence is required for easements and servitudes created by drains and utilities?
• Geodetic Control Surveys need to adhere to which standards?
• Which of the following constitutes impersonating another practitioner?
• Observable evidence of easements and servitudes should be noted for which types?
• What does an enlargement "Detail" of a portion of a Plat or Map provide?
• What must a professional land surveyor do with the land records before conducting a survey?
• What is required regarding project bench marks in land surveying?
• How should professional land surveyors conduct their work regarding the lands they survey?
• What type of line is used to represent low-water lines on a hydrographic survey?
• What must be stamped on new metal or concrete monuments placed by the Land Surveyor?
• Which of the following is NOT considered necessary information on a Survey Map or Survey Plat?
• For very small lots of one acre or less, what is the allowable error at any corner?
• Which of the following is NOT a key factor mentioned in the marking of survey points?
• What information must be shown regarding easements evidenced by Record Documents?
• When providing a Survey Plat or Survey Map, what is a requirement for the documentation?
• What must be stated on the Survey Map regarding compliance?
• What is the purpose of showing submerged portions in hydrographic surveys?
• What must members of the board do regarding violations?
• When documenting easements, what aspect is crucial for both burdening and benefiting properties?
• What is required for a Survey Plat to ensure clarity of details?
• Which agency may impose stricter standards for hydrographic surveys?
• What is the primary purpose of the practice of land surveying?
• Who is responsible for the surveys signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor?
• What is a critical aspect of the Survey Plat related to non-surveyed property lines?
• What must be shown when intersecting boundary lines are non-radial or nontangential?
• What must a professional land surveyor ensure is proper before signing a survey?
• What should be included in the registration details of a Land Surveyor on a survey sheet?
• To maintain clarity on the Survey Map, what is required regarding easements provided to the land surveyor?
• What is the limit for linear error of closure for an Urban and Subdivision Property Survey (Category I)?
• Who is responsible for the proper execution of land surveying procedures?
• What type of areas are surveyed in the practice of land surveying?
• What is the minimum diameter for metal monuments according to the standards?
• What should be the conclusion about the existing monument as seen by the Land Surveyor?
• What is involved in the preparation of maps and records in land surveying?
• What is not required from a professional land surveyor concerning the land involved?
• Concrete monuments must contain which material as per the standards?
• In differential leveling, Y equals the discrepancy in vertical measurement. What does M represent?
• Which factor is NOT considered when assessing a civil penalty by the Board?
• What notation must be included regarding monuments on the Survey Map?
• What is the precise definition of the "U.S. Survey Foot"?
• In the compilation of a composite Survey Map, what must the Land Surveyor indicate?
• What does it mean for a person to "practice or offer to practice" land surveying?
• Who is responsible for regulating land surveyors in Tennessee?
• What is the primary purpose of Hydrographic surveying?
• What is unlawful for a registrant to do regarding their seal after expiration?
• What is required of a person whose registration has expired for more than one year?
• When must hydrographic surveys conform to minimum standards?
• What is the allowable linear error of closure for Other Property Surveys (Category III)?
• What key information must be included in a survey sheet regarding the location of the property?
• What can a Land Surveyor agree to do for a client regarding surveys?
• What is one reason the board may refuse to issue a certificate of registration?
• What must hydrographic charts for navigation include regarding landmarks?
• What does Static GPS Surveys refer to in Tennessee surveying practices?
• Which of the following is NOT required on a survey sheet?
• What does the survey's category on the Survey Map indicate?
• What should be avoided in land surveying work to ensure clarity?
• How much advance notice will the board provide regarding certificate expiration?
• What is the responsibility of a registered land surveyor before their certificate expires?
• What happens if the renewal fee is not paid within the late renewal period?
• What is the maximum allowable angular closure for Urban and Subdivision Property Surveys (Category I)?
• How long must one use a property in Tennessee to establish a prescriptive easement?
• What is essential when a boundary is defined by a curved line?
• Which action can be taken against a surveyor for gross negligence?
• How does the board handle the revocation of a certificate of registration?
• Where should visible and apparent rights-of-way, utilities, and roadways be located?
• What characterizes a suburban land survey?
• What is the role of the Land Surveyor when defining property boundaries?
• How should depths that are above the survey datum be represented?
• What delineates the point of beginning in a metes and bounds description?
• What must traverse lines or offset lines used to close water course boundaries indicate?
• What type of monuments are marked with witness monuments as deemed necessary by the Land Surveyor?
• What is the minimum length requirement for metal monuments?
• What must be included in hydrographic surveys for navigational aids?
• What is the duration required to claim adverse possession in Tennessee?
• Which factor determines the qualifications of a land surveyor?
• What key elements are determined in hydrographic surveys of lakes and rivers?
• What is a leveling survey primarily concerned with?
• What is the minimum diameter requirement for concrete monuments?
• What is required for a Survey Map or Survey Plat in terms of approval?
• What regulations must oil and gas well location surveys comply with in Tennessee?
• What should the original map be carefully preserved with?
• What is a primary concern when establishing a project benchmark?
• Before conducting a leveling survey, a Land Surveyor may establish an agreement to?
• For Remote Sensing Surveys (Category IV), what should Land Surveyors refer to?
• What type of discrepancies should a professional land surveyor address using public records?
• What type of survey involves a common datum for a series of levels?
• How many members will the state board consist of?
• What is included in the survey of a river besides the flow characteristics?
• How can registered persons notify the board of a change in address?
• Why is the practice of land surveying regulated in Tennessee?
• Who is liable for any damages when professional surveyors access the lands of others?
• What is unlawful for a person to do in Tennessee without proper registration?
• What action may the board take against a land surveyor for incompetency?
• What does acceptance of a map or plat by the Register of Deeds signify?
• In a closed survey, what measurement should be clearly shown?
• What type of misconduct can lead to disciplinary actions from the board?
• What should be included on a Survey Map or Survey Plat when data is based on non-observable sources?
• How should boundaries formed by water courses be depicted?
• What requirement must board members fulfill regarding their citizenship status?
• What should be done if an existing monument is found to be undisturbed and adequate?
• What must be permanently marked on a concrete marker used in surveying?
• What can a licensee not engaged in work requiring a surveyor's license apply for?
• The Land Surveyor has discretion regarding which of the following?
• Which of the following is an essential characteristic of surface indications noted in a topographic survey?
• In what format should the depth for soundings below the datum be indicated?
• Which type of knowledge is essential for the adequate performance of land surveying?
• What must be clearly marked on preliminary documents?
• What type of topography must be shown outside the shoreline on a hydrographic survey?
• What should be noted if the Land Surveyor has knowledge of any unobservable easements at the time of the survey?
• What must a Survey Map or Survey Plat include to be valid?
• What essential information must a Survey Map or Survey Plat contain?
• What material should new property monuments be composed of?
• How many members of the Board are needed to call for a special meeting?
• For how long should a Land Surveyor preserve original field notes and calculations?
• When abbreviations are necessary in surveying, what must also be included?
• What is the sole system recognized and utilized in Tennessee as of December 31, 2022?
• What is the late renewal period for certificates of registration after expiration?
• What is differential leveling in surveying?
• What is a land description?
• How should the determination of velocity and characteristics of flow be included in river surveys?
• What must a Land Surveyor ensure about their survey documentation?
• How must soundings be represented in a hydrographic survey?
• What is the maximum angular closure for Other Property Surveys (Category III)?
• Which permit must individuals obtain to alter a stream, river, lake, or wetland?
• What must the Y axis of any zone be in relation to the central meridian?
• What kind of evidence is considered false in obtaining a certificate?
• Who must supervise the survey for plats?
• What should a topographic survey include according to Tennessee Survey Practice?
• What action can the Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors take against a retired licensee?
• Which of the following is an essential duty of a Land Surveyor?
• What action is taken shortly before the expiration of each board member's term?
• What type of damage are professional land surveyors liable for when accessing the lands of others for surveying?
• What additional responsibility does a professional land surveyor have regarding documents during a survey?
• When is it appropriate to set a reference for a monument on an offset?
• On a hydrographic survey, how is the shoreline designated?
• What is an important aspect of the registration of monuments as related to surveyor standards?
• When conducting surveys, what may a professional land surveyor and their team carry with them?
• What federal permit may be required for certain projects affecting waters of the U.S.?
• What crime entails presenting another person's certificate of registration?
• What are electronic survey documents such as CAD files and PDF copies considered?
• Who is notified in the event of revocation or suspension of a registration certificate?
• What does the practice of land surveying include regarding street and drainage systems?
• Why are survey control points included in hydrographic surveys?
• According to the text, what may be established with or without monumentation at the Land Surveyor's discretion?
• How should elevations be represented on a survey according to the national standards?
• Appointments to the board can be made by the governor from lists submitted by which group?
• How many years of experience in land surveying must each board member have?
• For urban differential leveling surveys, what mathematical operation is involved in determining the error of closure?
• What must accompany the signature of the registered Land Surveyor on a Survey Map or Survey Plat?
• What is the minimum certification required on the face of the final Survey Map or Survey Plat?
• How should the north arrow be represented on a Survey Map or Survey Plat?
• The Land Surveyor should use which standards for Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Surveys?
• Which of the following is not a part of the practice of land surveying?
• What is the definition of a survey plat or survey map?
• Which element must be clearly indicated on the Survey Map or Plat?
• If an apparent easement cannot be located, what should be included in the documentation?
• According to the text, what must be presented on the Survey Map or Survey Plat regarding the nature of the survey performed?
• What information should be shown on a Survey Map or Survey Plat regarding adjoining land owners?
• How often must the board hold regular meetings each year?
• What is required for a surveyor to resume practice after revocation?
• What must a registered person do if they change their address?
• What is required for the reinstatement of a retired license?
• How should the type of monument (old or new) be indicated on the Survey Map?
• What is the primary basis for an individual's right to engage in the practice of land surveying?
• For other differential leveling surveys, what is the acceptable error of closure?
• Who is defined as a land surveyor?
• What is the datum used for a hydrographic survey?
• Which of the following must the Land Surveyor show on the survey?
• How should property lines that are not surveyed be treated on a Survey Plat or Survey Map?
• In a composite Survey Map or Survey Plat, what must the Land Surveyor indicate?
• What is the maximum angular closure for Suburban and Subdivision Property Surveys (Category II)?
• How should information regarding utilities and roadways be presented on a Survey Map?
• What is the required detail of contour intervals in surveys?
• When do certificates of registration expire?
• What document is created to showcase the results of a survey?
• What must be paid along with the application for reinstating a retired license?
• What does it mean for a civil penalty to be deemed a substantial economic deterrent?
• What is the linear error of closure limit for Suburban and Subdivision Property Surveys (Category II)?
• What is the minimum age requirement for board members?
• What is the intellectual property of the original map(s) prepared by a Land Surveyor?