Practice exam 1

Question 1

Which of the characteristics does not relate to a “task”?

A) has a definite scope of work
B) requires a specific level of effort to complete
C) is associated with a larger project component
D) has a start date and completion date

Answer 1

C

Question 2

How many acres are in a section?

Answer 2

640 ac

Question 3

A survey technique that describes an area of land by means of a series of connected lines

Answer 3

Traversing

Question 4

Townships are measured ______ & _______ of the baseline and ranges are measured _____ & _____ of the meridian

Answer 4

North & south
East & west

Question 5

Sections are numbered from _____ to _____ and _____ to ______ starting from the northeast quadrant

Answer 5

Right to left
Left to right

Question 6

Soil plasticity is defined as

Answer 6

Ability of soil to become deformed without breaking apart

Question 7

This type of map shows structures, topography, water, and roadways

Answer 7

Quadrangle map

Question 8

The best method of determining a development site’s past use is to consult

Answer 8

Aerial photographs

Question 9

The amount of runoff in an area is least affected by

Answer 9

Depth of the water table

Question 10

An existing wetland is being overloaded with nitrogen, causing a decline in water quality. Nitrogen overloading can be determined visually by observing

Answer 10

Algal blooms

Question 11

Which of the following types of data would not be included in an analysis sheet set?

Answer 11

Regional climate

Question 12

Program development may be defined as a list of
A) all the elements and requirements the design solution much include and satisfy
B) ideas to be developed during the design process
C) potential site amenities
D) items and their budget numbers

Answer 12

A