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Age 402: Surveying Question Paper

Age 402: Surveying

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR
OF ARTS
AGE 402: SURVEYING
DATE: TUESDAY 31ST MARCH 2009 TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other two questions; at least one from each Section.
Illustrations should be used where appropriate.
1. a) Explain the differences between Random and Systematic error.
[5marks]
b) Measurement of a road was recorded as 171.278 meters with a Steel Tape
that was only 29.996 meters under Standard atmospheric Pressure and
Temperature
i) What is the correction per tape length? [4marks]
ii) Calculate the total correction. [4marks]
c) Explain the basic principle of surveying. [5marks]
d) Describe the four types of measurements in surveying. [8marks]
SECTION A
2. a) Describe the differences between Laboratory work and Fieldwork in a
survey process. [10marks]
b) Explain how offsets are recorded in Traversing method of survey.
[12marks]
3. a) Discuss the common mistakes encountered due to lack of skill and
vigilance on the part of the surveyor(s). [16marks]
b) Describe the four features of a Surveyor’s Chain. [6marks]
SECTION B
4. By explaining the basic operating principles of each, critically examine the use of
MOD and EDM class of surveying instruments. [22marks]
5. ‘The accuracy and usefulness of any topographic drawing or map rely upon the
use of control points’. Discuss. [22marks]
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