Age 402: Surveying Question Paper
Age 402: Surveying
Course:Bachelor Of Education Geography
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2007
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AGE 402: SURVEYING
Date: Wednesday 29th August 2007 Time: 8.00-10.00am
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions. Illustrations should be used
where appropriate
1. What is transit?
Describe any THREE common sources of error in transit work.
Giving examples, describe the THREE main sources of error experienced
in surveying work.
(a)
(b)
(c)
2. (a) Explain the main reasons for using a plumb-line instrument in surveying
work.
(b) Describe the TWO exceptions where plumbing of the tape is permitted at
both ends when measuring horizontal distance.
3. (a) Giving specific examples, discuss the relationship between surveying and
topographic drawing.
(b) What are the FOUR types of measurements used in surveying.
4. Describe the hydro-graphical surveying of any geographical area of your choice,
clearly stating its significance in the process of national planning and
development.
5. Discuss the concepts of accuracy, precision and error in the context of surveying
operations.
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