SUBJECT CODE: CIE 112 FUNDAMENTALS OF SURVEYING

FINAL EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following
questions. MARK ONLY ONE ANSWER for each item by shading the letter of
your choice. You may use a pen or a pencil. Strictly no erasures. If
the answer is not in the choices, shade E. Good luck!

1. A method of measuring distances which is done with the help of two special
types of instruments, the transit and stadia rod.
a. Tacheometry
b. Pacing
c. Taping
d. Scale Mapping

SITUATION 2-3
A surveyor has a pace factor of 0.85 m/pace. He counts 73 paces while
walking from point C to point D.

2. What is the distance between C and D?

a. 52.34 m
b. 65.27 m
c. 62.05 m PD = PF x MP
d. 50.71 m

3. How many paces should the same surveyor count to lay out a line
roughly 500 m long?
a. 588.24 paces
b. 524.88 paces PF = L / MP
c. 542.48 paces
d. 548.82 paces

4. A surveying student had recorded the following data after repeated

pacing:
First distance = 100 m
No. of paces = 142, 145, 143, 146.5
Second distance = ?
No. of paces = 893.5, 896, 891, 897
Find the second distance in meters.
a. 730 m
b. 370 m 1) PF = L / MP
c. 620 m 2) PD = PF x MP
d. 260 m

5. A line was measured to be 412 m using a 30 m tape, which is of standard

length at a temperature of 20oC. During measurement, the temperature was
52oC. If the coefficient of thermal expansion of the tape material is
0.0000116/oC, calculate the correct length of the line.

direct sub
 a. 411.847 m
b. 413.215 m
c. 409.845 m
d. 412.153 m
6. A steel tape is 100 m long at a standard pull of 65 N. Compute the
correction in mm if during measurement the applied pull is 40 N. The tape
has a cross-sectional area of 3.18 mm2 and a modulus of elasticity of
E=200 GPa.
a. -7 convert 100m to mm = 100,000mm
b. -4
CP (direct sub)
c. -6
d. -5

7. A 50 m tape is suspended between the ends under a pull of 150 N. The mass
of the tape is 1.52 kg. Find the corrected length of the tape.
a. 49.9794 m
b. 50.9794 m
c. 49.0206 m
d. 50.0206 m

8. The correct distance between points E and F is 213.5 m. If a 100

m tape that is 0.025 m too long is used to measure EF, what will
be the measured distance in meters?
a. 212.765 m
b. 212.659 m
c. 213.553 m
d. 213.447 m

9. When the temperature was 3oC, the distance from E to F was

measured using a steel tape that has a standard length at 20oC with
a coefficient of thermal expansion of 0.0000116 / C. If the correct
distance from E to F is 836.5 m, what is the measured distance in
meters?
a. 836.675 m
b. 836.335 m
c. 836.005 m
d. 836.665 m

10. With the transit at point A and the line of sight horizontal,
the stadia intercept at B was found to be 1.94 m. If the stadia constant
is 0.3 m and AB=194.2, find the stadia interval factor.
a. 99.948
b. 99.968
c. 99.958
d. 99.938

11. With the transit at point A and line of sight horizontal,

the stadia intercept at B is 0.6 m. If the stadia interval factor
is 99.96 and the stadia constant is 0.3, find the distance AB.
a. 54.21 m
b. 43.87 m
 c. 78.32 m
d. 60.28 m

SITUATION 12-13
From the given data:
Station Occupied: A
Station Observed: B
Elevation of A=93.13 m
Height of telescope above station mark=1.75
Rod reading at B=1.64 m
Vertical Angle=+5.4o
Stadia intercept=0.86 m
Stadia interval factor=100
Stadia Constant=0.30

12. Compute the difference in elevation of A and B.

a. 9.84 m
b. 8.20 m
c. 1.75 m
d. 3.39 m

13. Compute the elevation of B.

a. 102.97 m
b. 101.33 m
c. 94.88 m
d. 96.52 m
SITUATION 14-15
A transit with a stadia interval factor of 100.8 was set at C on the
line between points A and B, and the following stadia readings were
observed.

Position of Vertical Cross-hair readings

Rod Angle
Upper Middle Lower

Rod at A +15o 35’ 1.330 1.175 1.020

Rod at B -8o 08’ 1.972 1.854 1.736

If the stadia constant is 0.381 m., determine the following:

14. Length of line AB:

a. 161.11 m
b. 116.11 m
c. 53.05 m
d. 35.05 m
 15. Difference in elevation between points A and B.
a. 12.259 m
b. 10.259 m
c. 25.129 m
d. 22.129 m

SITUATION 16-17
Three hills A, B,and C have elevations of 660m,625m,and 600m respectively. B
is in between A and C and is 10Km. from A and 12 km. from C.

16. Considering the effect of curvature and refraction, what is the

clearance or obstruction of the line of sight at B considering that C is
visible from A
a. 0.51 m
b. 0.41 m
c. 0.31 m
d. 0.21 m
17. What should be the height of the tower to be erected at C so that
B and C will be intervisible from A.
a. 0.86 m
b. 0.68 m
c. 0.95 m
d. 0.59 m

SITUATION 18-19
Two hills A and C have elevations of 600 m and 800 m respectively. In
between A and C is another hill B which has an elevation of 705 m, and
is located at 12 km from A and 10 km from C.

18. If C not is not visible from A, what height of tower must be

constructed at C so that it could be visible from A with the line
of sight having a clearance of 2 m, above hill B.
a. 10.91 m
b. 11.19 m
c. 12.58 m
d. 13.85 m

19. What height of equal towers A and C that must be constructed

in order that A, B, and C will be intervisible.
a. 5.76 m
b. 3.95 m
c. 2.32 m
d. 4.18 m

20. The process of reading and recording in this method of leveling,

the rod reading for each of the three horizontal cross-hairs were being
accomplished, then averaging the readings for agreement with the center
reading, this method of leveling is
a. Differential Leveling
 b. Trigonometric Leveling
c. Three-Wire Leveling
d. Reciprocal Leveling

21. In this method of leveling, the level is set up on the both banks
of the river or valley and two sets of staff readings are taken by holding
the staff on both banks. In this case, it is found that the errors are
completely eliminated and true difference of level is equal to the mean
of the true apparent differences of level
a. Differential Leveling
b. Trigonometric Leveling
c. Three-wire Leveling
d. Reciprocal Leveling

SITUATION 22-23
For the given set of data of differential leveling as shown in
tabulation:
Station Backsight (m) Foresight (m) Elevation (m)
BM1 5.78
1 7.25 6.29
2 3.53 6.25
3 7.26 7.08
BM2 9.92 5.57 349.18 m
4 8.06 4.45
5 9.56 4.94
6 12.11 2.02
BM3 1.98

22. Find the difference in elevation of Station 6 and Station

1:
a. 14.27 m
b. 14.76 m
c. 14.45 m
d. 14.61 m

23. Find the elevation of BM3:

a. 375.44 m
b. 376.21 m
c. 374.44 m
d. 373.81 m
SITUATION 24-26
C is a point having an elevation of 500m above datum, while A and B are
points of unknown elevation. B is in between A and C. By means of an
instrument set at 1.3m above B, vertical angles are observed, that to A
being -13o30’ and that to C being +9 o31’. The horizontal distance AB is
600m and the horizontal distance BC is 1000m. Making due allowance for
earth’s curvature and atmospheric refraction.

24. Compute the difference in elevation between A and B.

a. 330.991 m
b. 142.723 m
c. 169.009 m
d. 188.268 m

25. Determine the difference in elevation between B and C.

a. 330.991 m
b. 142.723 m
c. 169.009 m
d. 188.268 m

26. Determine the elevation of A.

a. 330.991 m
b. 142.723 m
c. 169.009 m
d. 188.268 m
SITUATION 27-28
For the given set of data of profile leveling as shown in the tabulation:
Elevation
Station Backsight (m) Foresight (m) IFS (m)
(m)
BM1 1.24
1 2.35
2 1.76
3 836.39
4 2.73
5 3.00
6 836.17
7 1.93
8 1.05
TP1 2.06 2.78 836.11
9 0.68
10 837.19
11 1.29
12 2.45
13 2.67
BM2 2.36

27. Find the difference in elevation of Station 12 and Station 4:

a. 2.34m
b. 0.72 m
c. 0.44 m
d. 1.21 m
 28. Find the elevation of BM2:
a. 837.65 m
b. 836.11 m
c. 834.89 m
d. 835.81 m

SITUATION 29-30

A reciprocal leveling is observed across a wide river in Pampanga and

the reciprocal level readings were taken between points A and B as
follows. With the instrument set up near A, the rod readings on A are
2.283, 2.284, 2.286, and 2.283 m. The reciprocal level readings on the
opposite side of the river at point B are 1.675, 1,674, 1.677, 1.674,
1.677 and 1.678 m. With the instrument set up near B the rod readings
on B are 2.478, 2.480, 2.476 and 2.478 m and the rod readings on the
opposite side of the river at point A, the rod readings are 3.143, 3.140,
3.145, 3.142, 3.143 and 3.146 m.

29. What is the true difference in elevation between A and B?

a. 0.665 m
b. 0.608 m
c. 0.637 m
d. 0.612 m

30. If the elevation A is 346.50 m, what is the elevation of B?

a. 347.137 m
b. 345.863 m
c. 347.165 m
d. 345.835 m

SITUATION 31-34
In the traverse below shows the latitudes and departures of the closed
traverse.
LINES LAT (m) DEP (m)
AB -36 -26
BC 75 -116
CD 13 1
DE 20 62
EA -69 70

31. Using the transit rule for adjustment, compute the

corrected distance of AB?
a. 44.331 m
b. 12.859 m
c. 134.378 m
d. 100.608 m
 32. Using the transit rule for adjustment, compute the corrected
distance of EA?
a. 44.331 m
b. 12.859 m
c. 134.378 m
d. 100.608 m

33. Using the transit rule for adjustment, compute the

corrected Bearing of BC?
a. N 56.6140 W
b. S 56.6140 E
c. N 4.6080 W
d. N 72.8830 E

34. Compute the area of the closed traverse

a. 6830.323 sq.m
b. 8630.323 sq.m
c. 3860.323 sq.m
d. 6038.323 sq.m

SITUATION 35-37
The technical description of a closed traverse is as follows.
LINE DISTANCE (m) BEARING
1-2 902 S 700 30’ E
2-3 320 S 260 30’ E
3-4 875 S 650 30’ W
4-5 410 N 450 45’ W
5-1 650 N 100 00’ E

35. Using the compass rule for adjustment, compute the

corrected distance of line 3-4?
a. 654.329 m
b. 876.304 m
c. 317.088 m
d. 413.676 m

36. Using the compass rule for adjustment, compute the

corrected bearing of line 1-2?
a. S 26.4340 E
b. S 70.8170 E
c. S 66.0170 W
d. N 9.6140 E

37. Using the compass rule for adjustment, compute the corrected
distance of l deepine 4-5?
a. 654.329 m
 b. 876.304 m
c. 317.088 m
d. 413.676 m

SITUATION 38-39
The given compound data of a five-sided lot.

LINES LAT (m) DEP (m) DMD 2A

AB +59.81 + 16.03 + 16.03 + 958. 75
BC + 74.04 + 106.1 - 1002.71
CD + 15.36 +195.5 - 8986.94
DE - 19.75 - 57.25 + 153.61 - 3033.80
EA + 15.36 - 48.18 + 48.18 + 740.04
=0 2A = 11,323.66 m^2
38. Compute for the DMD of line DE A = 5,662.33 m^2
a. 153.61
b. 106.1
c. 16.03
d. 48.18

39. Compute for the area of the five-sided lot

a. 5662.325 sq.m
b. 11324.65 sq.m
c. 5131.679 sq.m
d. 10263.358 sq.m

SITUATION 40-41
From the given figure shown:

40. Determine the area using trapezoidal rule

a. 276.3 sq.m
b. 376.3 sq.m
c. 270.9 sq.m
d. 367.3 sq.m

41. Determine the area using simpson's one third rule

a. 276.3 sq.m
b. 376.3 sq.m
 c. 270.9 sq.m
d. 367.3 sq.m

42. Use the given data in the traverse shown

Points NORTHINGS (m) EASTINGS (m)

A 80 250
B 425 150
C 675 450
D 700 675
E 425 700
F 175 550
Compute the area of the traverse using Coordinate method
a. 525250 sq.m
b. 252250 sq.m
c. 225205 sq.m
d. 225250 sq.m

SITUATION 43-45
A closed traverse has the following data:
LINES BEARING DISTANCES (m)
AB S 15030’ W 29
BC S 690 E 16
CD N 580 E ?
DA S 80045’ W ?

43. Compute the missing side CD

a. 88.946 m
b. 83.707 m
c. 79.512 m
d. 88.946 m

44. Compute the missing side DA

a. 88.946 m
b. 83.707 m
c. 79.512 m
d. 88.946 m

45. Compute the area of the closed traverse

a. 1067.54 sq.m
b. 1760.54 sq.m
c. 1670.54 sq.m
d. 6170.54 sq.m
SITUATION 46-47
From the given data of closed traverse, compute the following:

LINES BEARING DISTANCES (m)

1-2 N 580 E 80
2-3 Due North 50
3-4 – –
4-1 S 36.740 E 89.8

46. Compute the bearing of line 3-4

a. N 600 E
b. N 55.600 E
c. N 64.30 E
d. S 80.40 W

47. Compute the length of line 3-4.

a. 133 m
b. 123 m
c. 143 m
d. 113 m

48. The distance from the midpoint of the curve to the midpoint
of the long chord.
a. Tangent Distance
b. External Distance
c. Middle Ordinate
d. Length of Curve

49. The distance from the PI to the midpoint of the curve.

a. Tangent Distance
b. External Distance
c. Middle Ordinate
d. Length of Curve

50. The tangents of a simple curve have bearings of N 75 12’

E and S 78 36’ E. What is the central angle of the curve?
a. 29.20
b. 38.20
c. 26.20
d. 27.20

51. A circular curve has the following data:

Azimuth of back tangent = 2050
Azimuth of forward tangent = 2620
Middle Ordinate = 5.8 m
Find the length of the tangent, in meters.
a. 25.99
b. 23.77
c. 24.88
d. 22.83
SITUATION 52-53
The tangent distance of a 3 degree simple curve is only 1/2 of its radius.
52. Compute the angle of intersection of the curve.
a. 53.13 degrees
b. 54.20 degrees
c. 35.13 degrees
d. 45.20 degrees
53. Compute the length of the curve.
a. 534.20 m
b. 453.20 m
c. 354.20 m
d. 345.20 m

54. Station PT of a compound curve is at 15+480.14. The central angle

of the first curve is 300 and its degree of curve is 40. The central angle
of the second curve is 360 and the degree of curve is 50. What is the
stationing of PCC? Use arc basis.
a. 15+319.63
b. 15+336.14
c. 15+325.28
d. 15+342.50

SITUATION 55-56
The locating engineer of a railroad curve runs a 6° curve to the P.C.C.,300m
long from the P.C. of the compound curve, then from the P.C.C. a 1°40' curve
was run towards the P.T. 600m long. Use an arc basis.

55. It is required to determine the length of the long chord connecting

the P.C. and P.T.
a. 917.76 m
b. 697.67 m
c. 719.76 m
d. 667.97 m

56. Find the angle that the long chord makes with the first tangent.
a. 54°12'
b. 49°21'
c. 45°
d. 94° 21’

57. Find the angle that the long chord makes with the second tangent.
a. 45°39'
b. 54°39'
c. 49°12'
d. 52°12'
SITUATION 58-59
Two parallel tangents 10m apart are connected by a reversed curve. The chord
length from the P.C. to the P.T. equals 120m.
58. Compute the length of tangent with common direction.
a. 60.17 m
b. 50.71 m
c. 70.06 m
d. 120 m

59. Determine the equal radius of the reversed curve.

a. 449.99 m
b. 349.99 m
c. 459.87 m
d. 359.78 m

SITUATION
The tangents of a spiral curve intersect at an angle of 25° at Sta. 4+072. The
radius of the central curve is 300 m and the length of the spiral curve is 52.71
m.

60. Determine the stationing of the point where the spiral starts.
a. 3+911.36
b. 3+962.28
c. 3+937.04
d. 3+979.05

61. Determine the stationing of the point where the central curve
starts.
a. 4+014.99
b. 4+031.76
c. 3+989.75
d. 3+964.07

62. A vertical sag curve has tangent grades of -3.5% and +4.6% meeting
at point A whose elevation is 67 m. If the length of the curve is 440 m,
find the elevation of the PC.
a. 74.7 m
b. 75.2 m
c. 59.3 m
d. 73.2 m

SITUATION 63-64
An unsymmetrical parabolic curve has a forward tangent of -8% and a back tangent
of +5%. The length on the curve on the left side of the curve is 40-m long while
that of the right side is 60-m long. The PC is at station 6+780 and has an
elevation of 105-m. An outcrop found at station 6+800 has an elevation of its
top of 105.50-m.
 63. Compute the height of fill needed to cover the outcrop.
a. 0.11 m
b. 0.22 m
c. 0.33 m
d. 0.44 m

64. Compute the elevation of the curve at station 6+820.

a. 103.440 m
b. 104.440 m
c. 105.440 m
d. 106.440 m

SITUATION 65-67
From the given cross-section of an earthworks between A (20+200) and B (20+220)
assuming both have the same slope and width of base.
STA.A

6.60 0 4.8
+2.4 +2.0 +1.2

STA.B

6.3 0 7.8
+2.2 ? +2.8

65. Compute the width of the base.

a. 6 m
b. 8 m
c. 10 m
d. 4 m

66. Compute the value of cut at station B if it has an area of 16.82

sq.m
a. 2.38 m
b. 3.38 m
c. 1.38 m
d. 4.38 m

67. Compute the volume between A and B with Prismoidal Correction.

a. 383.37 cu. m
b. 373.37 cu. m
c. 336.20 cu. m
d. 338.37 cu. m

SITUATION 68-70
Given the following section of an earthworks for a proposed road construction
on a hilly portion of the route. The width of the road base for cut is 6m, for
allowance of drainage canals and 5m for fill. Side slopes for cut is 1:1 and
for fill is 1.5:1

3.7 0 X
-0.8 +1.8

68. Compute the value of X.

a. 4.8 m
b. 4.6 m
c. 4.2 m
d. 4.4 m

69. Compute the area in fill.

a. 2.0 sq. m.
b. 3.0 sq. m.
c. 1.0 sq. m
d. 4.0 sq. m

70. Compute the area in cut.

a. 3.7 sq. m.
b. 4.7 sq. m.
c. 1.7 sq. m.
d. 2.7 sq. m.