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This section includes 22 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Technical Drawing knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Topography is the science or art of map making. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
The bearing of a line is its angle from magnetic south. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
A contour interval is the horizontal distance between horizontal planes passing through successive contours. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 4. |
Monuments marking surveying points are typically not intended to be permanent. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
Hatchures are short, parallel, or slightly divergent lines drawn in the direction of a slope. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 6. |
Nautical maps and charts show prominent landmarks used for air navigators. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 7. |
On a single contour line, all points have the same elevation. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 8. |
Before highway construction begins, it is usually necessary to plan the horizontal and vertical location and alignments. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 9. |
Engineering maps are typically made for special projects as an aid to locations and construction. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 10. |
Differential leveling is the process of using a level and a telescope to determine differences in elevation. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 11. |
An elevation drawing consists of a series of intersecting straight lines of accurately measured lengths. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» C. 1 | |
| 12. |
Hydrographic maps convey information concerning bodies of water. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 13. |
These are accurately drawn maps of cities and towns showing property lines and other features that control property ownership: |
| A. | Monument maps |
| B. | Cadastral maps |
| C. | City maps |
| D. | Topographic maps |
| Answer» C. City maps | |
| 14. |
A plat typically shows elevations. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 15. |
Commonly, elevations are referenced to mean sea level. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 16. |
These are special installations of stone or concrete marking the locations of points accurately determined by precise surveying: |
| A. | Topographic marks |
| B. | Hatchures |
| C. | Monuments |
| D. | Pillars |
| Answer» D. Pillars | |
| 17. |
A plat is a map of a small area that is plotted from a land survey. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 18. |
These are lines drawn on a map to locate, in the plan view, points of equal ground elevation: |
| A. | Contours |
| B. | Elevations |
| C. | Profiles |
| D. | Hatchures |
| Answer» B. Elevations | |
| 19. |
These maps are used to plan construction projects that locate construction features so they fit the topography of the area: |
| A. | Subdivision plats |
| B. | Landscape maps |
| C. | Structural topography maps |
| D. | Structure location plans |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
These are vertical distances above a common datum, reference plane, or point: |
| A. | Plats |
| B. | Elevations |
| C. | Traverse |
| D. | Profiles |
| Answer» C. Traverse | |
| 21. |
This type of drawing is created to calculate areas, locate property lines, and locate building projects and facilities: |
| A. | Traverse |
| B. | Contour |
| C. | City map |
| D. | Plat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
These maps are used in planning installations of trees, shrubbery, drives, and other garden features: |
| A. | Landscape maps |
| B. | Engineering maps |
| C. | Topographic maps |
| D. | Cadastral maps |
| Answer» B. Engineering maps | |