Under ordinary conditions, the precision of a theodolite traverse is affected by (A) Systematic angular errors (B) Accidental linear errors (C) Systematic linear errors (D) Accidental angular errors

Under ordinary conditions, the precision of a theodolite traverse is affected by
(A) Systematic angular errors
(B) Accidental linear errors
(C) Systematic linear errors
(D) Accidental angular errors
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(C) Systematic linear errors
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In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per 30 metre tape duly corrected for temperature, slope and sag, the angular error of closure not to exceed (where n is the number of traverse legs) (A) 50" n(B) 30" n(C) 60" n (D) None of these

Description : In precision theodolite traverse if included angles are read twice and the mean reading accepted using both verniers having a least count of 30". Assuming the instrument to be in perfect adjustment, linear measurements correct to 6 mm per ... legs) (A) 50" n (B) 30" n (C) 60" n (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) 50" n

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Mistakes arise from inattention, inexperience or carelessness (B) Systematic errors persist and have regular effects in the survey performances (C) Accidental errors occur inspite of every precaution is taken (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Mistakes arise from inattention, inexperience or carelessness (B) Systematic errors persist and have regular effects in the survey performances (C) Accidental errors occur inspite of every precaution is taken (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following (A) 1 second of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:206, 300 (B) 1 degree of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:57(C) The angular errors tend to propagate themselves along a traverse as the square root of the number of stations (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following (A) 1 second of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:206, 300 (B) 1 degree of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:57 (C) ... to propagate themselves along a traverse as the square root of the number of stations (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs, the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by (A) Taking short legs (B) Making repeated observations of angular and linear measurements (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg (D) All the above

Description : If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs,  the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by  (A) Taking short legs  (B) Making ... (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg  (D) All the above 

Last Answer : (C) Making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg 

If the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than its linear measurements, balancing of the traverse, is done by (A) Bowditch's rule (B) Transit rule (C) Empirical rule (D) All of the above

Description : If the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than its linear measurements,  balancing of the traverse, is done by  (A) Bowditch's rule  (B) Transit rule  (C) Empirical rule  (D) All of the above 

Last Answer : (B) Transit rule 

Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where (A) Linear and angular measurements of the traverse are of equal accuracy (B) Angular measurements are more accurate than linear measurements (C) Linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements (D) All of the above

Description : Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where (A) Linear and angular measurements of the traverse are of equal accuracy (B) Angular measurements are more accurate ... (C) Linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements (D) All of the above

Last Answer : (B) Angular measurements are more accurate than linear measurements

Angles to a given pivot station observed from a number of traverse stations when plotted, the lines to the pivot station intersect at a common point (A) Angular measurements are correct and not the linear measurements (B) Linear measurements are correct and not the angular measurements (C) Angular and linear measurements are correct and not the plotting of traverse (D) Angular and linear measurements and also plotting of the traverse are correct

Description : Angles to a given pivot station observed from a number of traverse stations when plotted, the lines to the pivot station intersect at a common point (A) Angular measurements are correct and ... plotting of traverse (D) Angular and linear measurements and also plotting of the traverse are correct

Last Answer : (D) Angular and linear measurements and also plotting of the traverse are correct

Setting out a curve by two theodolite method, involves (A) Linear measurements only (B) Angular measurements only (C) Both linear and angular measurements (D) None of these

Description : Setting out a curve by two theodolite method, involves (A) Linear measurements only (B) Angular measurements only (C) Both linear and angular measurements (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Angular measurements only

The included angles of a theodolite traverse, are generally measured (A) Clockwise from the forward station (B) Anti-clockwise from the back station (C) Anti-clockwise from the forward station (D) Clockwise from the back station

Description : The included angles of a theodolite traverse, are generally measured (A) Clockwise from the forward station (B) Anti-clockwise from the back station (C) Anti-clockwise from the forward station (D) Clockwise from the back station

Last Answer : (D) Clockwise from the back station

The most reliable method of plotting a theodolite traverse, is (A) By consecutive co-ordinates of each station (B) By independent co-ordinates of each station (C) By plotting included angles and scaling off each traverse leg (D) By the tangent method of plotting

Description : The most reliable method of plotting a theodolite traverse, is (A) By consecutive co-ordinates of each station (B) By independent co-ordinates of each station (C) By plotting included angles and scaling off each traverse leg (D) By the tangent method of plotting

Last Answer : (B) By independent co-ordinates of each station

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations? (A) Measuring angle and distance from one transit station (B) Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations (C) Measuring angle at one station and distance from other (D) Measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Description : Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations? (A) Measuring angle and distance from one transit station (B) ... at one station and distance from other (D) Measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Last Answer : (B) Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations

In a precision traverse, included angles are measured by setting the vernier (A) To read zero exactly on back station (B) To read 5° exactly on back station (C) Somewhere near zero and reading both verniers on back station (D) All the above

Description : In a precision traverse, included angles are measured by setting the vernier  (A) To read zero exactly on back station  (B) To read 5° exactly on back station  (C) Somewhere near zero and reading both verniers on back station  (D) All the above

Last Answer : (C) Somewhere near zero and reading both verniers on back station 

Of the following statements, which best distinguishes ordinary negligence from gross negligence? a. The more material the undetected error the greater the likelihood of ordinary negligence. b. Gross negligence is most probable when the auditor fails to detect errors that occurred under conditions of strong internal control. c. Failure to detect material errors, whether internal control is strong or weak, suggests gross negligence. d. Failure to exercise reasonable care denotes ordinary negligence, whereas failure to exercise minimal care indicates gross negligence

Description : Of the following statements, which best distinguishes ordinary negligence from gross negligence? a. The more material the undetected error the greater the likelihood of ordinary negligence. ... care denotes ordinary negligence, whereas failure to exercise minimal care indicates gross negligence

Last Answer : Failure to exercise reasonable care denotes ordinary negligence, whereas failure to exercise minimal care indicates gross negligence

The energy balance equation over a tubular reactor under transient conditions is (A) An ordinary non-linear differential equation (B) An algebraic differential equation (C) A linear partial differential equation(D) A non-linear partial differential equation

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Last Answer : (C) A linear partial differential equation

Systematic errors are those errors (A) Which cannot be recognised (B) Whose character is understood (C) Whose effects are cumulative and can be eliminated (D) None of these

Description : Systematic errors are those errors (A) Which cannot be recognised (B) Whose character is understood (C) Whose effects are cumulative and can be eliminated (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Whose effects are cumulative and can be eliminated

The systematic errors which persist and have regular effects in the performance of a survey operation are due to (A) Carelessness (B) Faulty instrument (C) Inattention (D) None of these

Description : The systematic errors which persist and have regular effects in the performance of a survey operation are due to (A) Carelessness (B) Faulty instrument (C) Inattention (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Faulty instrument

Mention different sources of errors in theodolite surveying.

Description : Mention different sources of errors in theodolite surveying.

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Offsets are measured with an accuracy of 1 in 40. If the point on the paper from both sources of error (due to angular and measurement errors) is not to exceed 0.05 cm on a scale of 1 cm = 20 m, the maximum length of offset should be limited to (A) 14.14 m (B) 28.28 m (C) 200 m (D) None of these

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Last Answer : (B) 28.28 m

A Wheatstone bridge cannot be used for precision measurements because errors are introduced into on ...

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State general methods to minimise effect of systematic errors.

Description : State general methods to minimise effect of systematic errors.

Last Answer : State general methods to minimise effect of systematic errors.

What is systematic error? Classify errors into different categories.

Description : What is systematic error? Classify errors into different categories.

Last Answer : What is systematic error? Classify errors into different categories.

List the types of systematic errors and state the reasons due to which these errors occur.

Description : List the types of systematic errors and state the reasons due to which these errors occur.

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Describe systematic errors in measuring instruments.

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Systematic errors are?

Last Answer : Systematic errors are instrumental errors, environmental errors, observational errors.

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Last Answer : (D) Likely to last 100 years under ordinary conditions 

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

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Which of the following conditions suggests auditor negligence? a. Failure to detect collusive fraud perpetrated by members of middle management. b. Failure to detect collusive fraud perpetrated by members of top management. c. Failure to detect errors occurring outside the internal control structure. d. Failure to detect material errors under conditions of weak internal control

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Last Answer : Failure to detect material errors under conditions of weak internal control

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Last Answer : Set detection risk at a higher level than would be set under conditions of weak internal control.

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Last Answer : (C) ± 1 k mm

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Last Answer : (d) All of the above

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A traverse deflection angle is (A) Less than 90° (B) More than 90° but less than 180° (C) The difference between the included angle and 180° (D) The difference between 360° and the included angle

Description : A traverse deflection angle is  (A) Less than 90°  (B) More than 90° but less than 180°  (C) The difference between the included angle and 180°  (D) The difference between 360° and the included angle 

Last Answer : (C) The difference between the included angle and 180° 

If deflection angles are measured in a closed traverse, the difference between the sum of the right-hand and that of the left hand angles should be equal to (A) 0° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 360°

Description : If deflection angles are measured in a closed traverse, the difference between the sum of the right-hand and that of the left hand angles should be equal to (A) 0° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 360°

Last Answer : (D) 360°

The bearings of two traverse legs AB and BC are N52° 45' E and N34° 30' E respectively. The deflection angle is (A) 18° 15' E (B) 18° 15' N (C) 18° 15' W (D) 18° 15' L

Description : The bearings of two traverse legs AB and BC are N52° 45' E and N34° 30' E respectively. The deflection angle is (A) 18° 15' E (B) 18° 15' N (C) 18° 15' W (D) 18° 15' L

Last Answer : (D) 18° 15' L

The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known. The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in (A) Chain surveying (B) Traverse method of surveys (C) Triangulation (D) None of these

Description : The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known. The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in (A) Chain surveying (B) Traverse method of surveys (C) Triangulation (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Chain surveying

The orthographical projection of a traverse leg upon the reference meridian, is known as (A) Departure of leg (B) Latitude to the leg (C) Co-ordinate of the leg (D) Bearing of the leg

Description : The orthographical projection of a traverse leg upon the reference meridian, is known as (A) Departure of leg (B) Latitude to the leg (C) Co-ordinate of the leg (D) Bearing of the leg

Last Answer : (B) Latitude to the leg

In a closed traverse, sum of south latitudes exceeds the sum of north latitudes and the sum of east departures exceeds the sum of west departures, then, the closing line will lie in (A) North-west quadrant (B) North-east quadrant (C) South-east quadrant (D) South-west quadrant

Description : In a closed traverse, sum of south latitudes exceeds the sum of north latitudes and the sum of east departures exceeds the sum of west departures, then, the closing line will lie in (A) North-west quadrant (B) North-east quadrant (C) South-east quadrant (D) South-west quadrant

Last Answer : (A) North-west quadrant

The distance between terminal points computed from a subsidiary traverse run between them, is generally known, as (A) Traverse leg (B) A base (C) Traverse base (D) All the above

Description : The distance between terminal points computed from a subsidiary traverse run between them, is generally known, as (A) Traverse leg (B) A base (C) Traverse base (D) All the above

Last Answer : (C) Traverse base

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The framework which consists of a series of connected lines, the lengths and directions of which are found from measurements, is called a traverse (B) The system of a series of lines which forms a circuit which ends at the starting point, is called a closed traverse (C) The traverse that starts from a point already fixed in some survey system and ends on another such point, is called a controlled traverse (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The framework which consists of a series of connected lines, the lengths and directions of which are found from measurements, is called a traverse ... system and ends on another such point, is called a controlled traverse (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

The operation of making the algebraic sum of latitudes and departures of a closed traverse, each equal to zero, is known (A) Balancing the sights (B) Balancing the departures (C) Balancing the latitudes (D) Balancing the traverse

Description : The operation of making the algebraic sum of latitudes and departures of a closed traverse, each equal to zero, is known (A) Balancing the sights (B) Balancing the departures (C) Balancing the latitudes (D) Balancing the traverse

Last Answer : (D) Balancing the traverse

The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is called (A) Deflection angle (B) Included angle (C) Direct angle (D) None of the above

Description : The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is called (A) Deflection angle (B) Included angle (C) Direct angle (D) None of the above

Last Answer : (A) Deflection angle

For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated (A) Length of one side only (B) Bearing of one side only (C) Both length and bearing of one side (D) All the above

Description : For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated (A) Length of one side only (B) Bearing of one side only (C) Both length and bearing of one side (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the (A) NE quadrant (B) SE quadrant (C) NW quadrant(D) SW quadrant

Description : If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the (A) NE quadrant (B) SE quadrant (C) NW quadrant (D) SW quadrant

Last Answer : (B) SE quadrant