Level 2 A5 Site Layout Level II

Question 1

By how many degrees can a transit level be moved up and down?

a. 10 degrees
b. 20 degrees
c. 35 degrees
d. 45 degrees

Answer 1

d. 45 degrees

Question 2

What is the diagonal of a square measuring 2.46 m on a side?

a. 3.146 m
b. 3.412 m
c. 3.414 m
d. 3.479 m

Answer 2

d. 3.479 m

Question 3

On an optical level, what is adjusted to level it?

a. the levelling knobs
b. the horizontal clamp screw
c. the levelling screws
d. the vertical clamp screw

Answer 3

c. the levelling screws

Question 4

To begin levelling an optical level, what should the telescope be lined up with?

a. two opposite levelling screws
b. the bubble
c. the horizontal degree scale
d. the tangent screw

Answer 4

a. two opposite levelling screws

Question 5

When is an optical level considered level?

a. when the crosshairs are no longer visible during sighting
b. when the object viewed is in focus
c. when the bubble remains centred as the telescope is revolved in a complete circle
d. when the horizontal clamp is sufficiently tightened

Answer 5

c. when the bubble remains centred as the telescope is revolved in a complete circle

Question 6

Which of the following is often used as a sighting target when using an optical level?

a. plywood
b. a tree
c. a curb
d. a pocket tape

Answer 6

d. a pocket tape

Question 7

What is generally considered to be a good starting tripod height?

a. chin high
b. shoulder high
c. chest high
d. nose high

Answer 7

a. chin high

Question 8

What are the distances from property lines to building lines called?

a. bench marks
b. setbacks
c. elevations
d. arcs

Answer 8

b. setbacks

Question 9

Which instrument may be used to establish accurate horizontal and vertical angles?

a. transit level
b. automatic level
c. electronic theodolite
d. vernier laser level

Answer 9

c. electronic theodolite

Question 10

When levelling an optical level, which direction will the bubble in the level move?

a. in the direction of your left fingers
b. clockwise in the northern hemisphere
c. in the direction of your right thumb
d. in the direction of your left thumb

Answer 10

d. in the direction of your left thumb

Question 11

Which instrument would be most suited for setting up building points from one position?

a. laser level
b. automatic level
c. total station
d. compensated instrument

Answer 11

c. total station

Question 12

What is used to assist in setting an instrument over a point?

a. objective lens
b. chalk line
c. optical plumber
d. plumb bob

Answer 12

d. plumb bob

Question 13

What is 10degrees  15’ 24” plus 34degrees 27’ 34”?

a. 54  42’ 48”
b. 44  42’ 58”
c. 34  42’ 48”
d. 26  29’ 18”

Answer 13

b. 44degrees  42’ 58”

Question 14

What are wood frames called to which building layout lines are secured?

a. forms
b. batter boards
c. bench marks
d. layout frames

Answer 14

b. batter boards

Question 15

What is the point of an angle called?

a. apex
b. inverse
c. vertex
d. obtuse

Answer 15

c. vertex

Question 16

What should be done to establish multiple corners for an irregularly shaped building?

a. first establish all inside corner locations
b. lay out a large rectangle in which the building fits
c. use finishing nails in the ground to be more precise
d. begin with opposite corners

Answer 16

b. lay out a large rectangle in which the building fits

Question 17

At what point can a rectangle be said to have square corners?

a. when width and length measurements are accurate and diagonals are equal
b. when width and length measurements are accurate and diagonals are the different
c. when all dimensions are equal
d. when diagonals are equal

Answer 17

a. when width and length measurements are accurate and diagonals are equal

Question 18

Which machine measures both angles and distances?

a. total station
b. builder’s level
c. transit
d. laser level

Answer 18

a. total station

Question 19

How long is the diagonal of a rectangle with the dimensions of 30 feet 40 feet?

a. 10 feet
b. 45 feet
c. 50 feet
d. 70 feet

Answer 19

c. 50 feet

Question 20

What is the diagonal of a rectangle with the dimensions of 9.7 m by 14.875 m?

a. 12.362 m
b. 15.112 m
c. 17.758 m
d. 18.784 m

Answer 20

c. 17.758 m