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Age 402: Surveying Question Paper

Age 402: Surveying 

Course:Bachelor Of Education Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010




KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME ( IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AGE 402: SURVEYING
DATE: Friday 30th April, 2010 TIME: 8.00 a.m – 10.00 a.m
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other two questions. Illustrations should be used
where appropriate.
1. Define the following concepts as used in Surveying: [20 marks]
i) Inter-visibility
ii) Cumulative error
iii) Circuit
iv) Calibration
2. a) What is Traversing in Surveying? [ 5 marks]
b) Describe the procedure of measuring a Traverse. [10 marks]
3. a) Explain why a Plumb Bob instrument is used in Surveying. [5 marks]
b) Describe the two exceptions where a Plumb Bob is used at both ends of
the line in Surveying. [ 10 marks]
4. Discuss the significance of hydrological surveying in national planning and
development. [15 marks]
5. Describe the procedure of using a ‘Breaking Tape’ technique in carrying out
measurements in Surveying. [15 marks]






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