Surveying and Mapping

Question 1

Tell me about your understanding and the importance of accuracy for
mapping.

Question 2

Tell me about a data capture technique you have experience of using. What are the knock on effects of this technique for accuracy and
precision?

Question 3

How do you check that your instruments are accurate/calibrated?

Question 4

What are the basic principles of geodesy?

Question 5

What is BIM?

Question 6

What is GIS?

Question 7

What is imagery software?

Question 8

What is digital terrain modelling?

Question 9

What are digital elevation models?

Question 10

What are Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and how can they
be used in land surveying?

Question 11

What RICS guidance relates to the use of GNSS?

Question 12

Tell me about HMLR Practice Guide 40: supplement 1.

Question 13

What is GPS?

Question 14

What is a map?

Question 15

What are the three main forms of mapping?

Question 16

Tell me about a typical map scale and it’s applications.

Question 17

What are the main map scales used for HM Land Registry Plans or those
used in your jurisdiction? Tell me about the application of one of these scales.

Question 18

What is the Ordinance Survey?

Question 19

Tell me about a digital mapping software you have used.

Question 20

Why might you want to use a hard copy/digital map?

Question 21

What are the advantages of using digital mapping?

Question 22

Where are OS maps generally used in your scope of work?

Question 23

Tell me about a type of map you use in your role.

Question 24

What is a red line plan?

Question 25

What other colours might you find on a map?

Question 26

What is a title plan?

Question 27

What is a raster map?

Question 28

What is a vector map?

Question 29

What is the OS MasterMap?

Question 30

What is a topography layer?

Question 31

What is the Integrated Transport Network layer?

Question 32

Why is it important to keep maps updated?

Question 33

What is the difference between topography layer and Land-Line?

Question 34

What is OS VectorMap Local?

Question 35

Do OS Maps show legal boundaries?

Question 36

Why is it important that maps are accurate?

Question 37

Tell me briefly about your understanding of licensing in relation to mapping.

Question 38

Explain the key principles of the RICS Guidance Note Boundaries 4th Edition.

Question 39

What RICS guidance relates to the measurement of land?

Question 40

What measurement bases does this introduce?

Question 41

What are the uses of aerial photography?

Question 42

What do you understand from the RICS Guidance Note Earth Observation and Aerial Surveys 6th Edition?

Question 43

What is the owner called on a Land Registry Title?