Oklahoma State Specific Land Survey Practice Test

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• If a survey is performed by a firm rather than an individual, what number must appear on the drawing besides the surveyor's license?
• What is the "Base Line" requirement for a new subdivision?
• How long must a Professional Land Surveyor retain their files and records?
• Can a surveyor seal a document if they are not the person in "Responsible Charge"?
• Do Closing Corners (CC) and Standard Corners (SC) usually have the same coordinate location?
• Can a "Witness Corner" be considered the actual property corner?
• In land surveying, what do the initials "SC" stand for?
• Are you required to file a Corner Record if you find an existing monument that matches the government record?
• Which lines run parallel to the East boundary when subdividing Section 6?
• Which method must be used to re-establish a lost corner?
• What is the "3-Mile Rule" for platting?
• What is the purpose of a Standard Parallel in the land survey system?
• Are Government Lots always exactly 40 acres?
• What is the primary material requirement for a monument set in a practical location?
• What is the minimum closure error for an Urban Class A survey?
• Which Government Lot is located in the Northwest corner of a standard Section 6?
• How must a surveyor communicate the type and size of a monument in Oklahoma?
• What must be indicated regarding the "Basis of Bearings" on the drawing?
• When is a survey required to be filed in the County Clerk's land records in Oklahoma?
• What is "Proration"?
• How many data points must be shown for every curve on a plat?
• What is the nominal height of the "Regular" South half of Section 6?
• If a surveyor in Oklahoma prepares a new metes and bounds description that differs from the record description, what must appear on the survey plat?
• If there is a material disagreement with an existing corner record, what should be filed?
• What is the process of combining two lots into one called?
• What is a "Standard Parallel" in the PLSS?
• What is the consequence of relying only on GPS coordinates?
• If a corner has been obliterated, what evidence is necessary to recover it?
• What are the mandatory physical dimensions for a final subdivision plat sheet in Oklahoma?
• What is considered an "Accessory to a Corner"?
• Can a surveyor copy another surveyor's work and seal it as their own?
• Which other sections in a township have Government Lots along the West boundary?
• What constitutes a "Subdivision" under Oklahoma County zoning laws?
• Which term refers to physical objects that have a documented relationship to a survey corner?
• What is "Avulsion" in land survey practice?
• What is another common name for a Standard Parallel?
• How must "Change in Direction" between lines be represented on a drawing?
• When subdividing Section 6, which lines run parallel to the South boundary?
• What document is created to delineate the land boundaries in a subdivision?
• Is it acceptable to use symbols on a drawing without explanation?
• Does restoring a lost corner on a township line affect the interior section corners?
• How is Lot 3 of Section 6 typically classified?
• Under what condition is it acceptable for a boundary survey to not result in a drawing?
• What is a "Senior Right"?
• Where within Section 6 are 'surplus' or 'deficiency' measurements typically placed?
• How are errors managed when defining Government Lots?
• What is the "Basis of Bearings" in surveying?
• What minimum closure error is required for Rural surveys conducted in tree-covered terrain?
• Which statement best describes the role of accessories in surveying?
• What is one of the data points required for a curve on a plat?
• What is typically the result of inaccurate placement of Closing Corners in relation to Standard Corners?
• Can a surveyor accept a project they are not qualified to perform?
• In land surveying, what is the significance of the "Regular" portions?
• Under the Oklahoma corner, perpetuation and filing act, a surveyor must file a certified corner record within how many days after completing a survey that establishes or restores a public land survey corner?
• When a professional land surveyor prepares a Mortgage Inspection Report, which statement must be prominently included on the document?
• What is typically required from a surveyor regarding ethical conduct?
• What date must be shown on a drawing if a surveyor visits a site on multiple days?
• What measurement technique is used to restore a lost Quarter Corner on a section line?
• Which of the following is NOT typically required on a plat?
• What is the term used to describe the situation where two corners (SC and CC) are located on the same township line?
• Which term describes 'any exclusively identifiable physical object whose spatial relationship to the corner is recorded'?
• What differentiates Section 6 from other sections in a township?
• Is a survey plat required to show the date of the field work?
• If a surveyor finds a monument that does not fit the math, what must they do with it on the drawing?
• What characterizes an "Obliterated Corner"?
• Can a surveyor rely solely on GPS coordinates to re-establish a corner?
• Why might the Licensing Board deny a surveying license application?
• What is the mandatory standard for restoring a 'Lost' public land survey corner?
• What must be included in the subdivision agreement with the city?
• What is the impact of not filing a Corner Record within the set deadline?
• What can a surveyor do if a property corner cannot be located during a survey?
• When must a "Mortgage Inspection Report" include a disclaimer stating it is not a boundary survey?
• What is the primary role of a surveyor during a land survey?
• In Oklahoma, who owns the bed of a navigable river?
• When performing a topographic survey, which accuracy standard is typically referenced?
• What is required to establish public street design in a subdivision?
• What does "Accretion" refer to in land surveying?
• Are surveyors liable for damages caused while entering property?
• What is the required length of a Board member's term?
• What margin width is required for other sides of a subdivision plat?
• Government Lots are primarily found in which part of Section 6?
• What signature style is acceptable for a surveyor on final documents?
• What is the responsibility of a surveyor when referencing "Grid North" in surveys?
• What must be shown on a plat if there is a difference between the new and original record descriptions?
• What impact does the convergence of meridians toward the North Pole have on townships?
• What kind of statements are surveyors prohibited from using in advertising?
• What is the maximum number of PDH credits that can be carried over to the next renewal period?
• What is the arc length in relation to a curve on a plat?
• What must be included on a plat when using GPS/GNSS methods?
• How often are Standard Parallels typically spaced in relation to townships?
• What happens to the "Abstract" when land is platted?
• When is a subdivision legally "established"?
• If a client requests a survey without setting corners, what must the surveyor do?
• What specific information about the Surveyor must be included on the drawing?
• How should easements recorded in the subdivision plat be handled on a boundary survey?
• Is a surveyor required to check for underground utilities?
• What must be included in the "Certification" on a plat in Oklahoma?
• Which of the following is considered a monument in land surveying?
• What is the definition of "Substantial Evidence"?
• What does "ALTA" stand for?
• What is the standard length of a "Rod" used in land measurement?
• What specific Act mandated the filing of corner records in Oklahoma?
• What must be added to a drawing if a surveyor revises it?
• What is the relationship between the Indian Meridian and the Cimarron Meridian?
• Is "Plan Stamping" allowed for work done by someone not under a PLS's direct supervision?
• What does "Responsible Charge" refer to in the context of surveying?
• What is the definition of an "Obliterated Corner"?
• Are "field notes" considered public records?
• If there is a "material disagreement" with the work of another surveyor during the survey, what must be noted?
• How many acres do the regular quarter-quarter sections contain within Section 6?
• Can a surveyor enter private property to perform a survey?
• If a surveyor sets a monument, what specific information must be shown on the drawing?
• What is the nominal width of the "Regular" East half of Section 6?
• If a surveyor finds a material discrepancy with a prior survey, what should they do?
• What is the typical numbering sequence for the Government Lots along the North tier of Section 6?
• How is an "Existent Corner" defined?
• Why does the West boundary of Section 6 typically not run Due North?
• What is the main characteristic of the East lines in the North half of Section 6?
• What is the process of replacing an old or damaged monument with a new, more durable one in the same location called?
• What is the penalty for practicing surveying with a suspended license?
• What is a "Lost Corner"?
• What is the deadline for filing a Certified Corner Record after completing a survey?
• Where are Certified Corner Records filed in Oklahoma?
• If a fence line does not match the property line, how should it be shown on the drawing?
• What is the minimum closure error for a Rural survey in flat terrain?
• Do easement surveys need to meet Minimum Standards?
• What is the minimum closure error for a Rural survey in rough or tree-covered terrain?
• If a surveyor's license is expired for more than 1 year, what is the process to reinstate it?
• When establishing corners, what is the primary source of evidence a surveyor should rely on?
• Which Government Lot is located in the Northeast corner of a standard Section 6?
• Can an Oklahoma PLS perform an ALTA survey without following ALTA/NSPS standards?
• Where should a Certified Corner Record be filed in Oklahoma?
• What are the dimensions of the "Regular" quarter-quarter sections inside Section 6?
• What is the purpose of a "Witness Monument" in surveying?
• What must be indicated if a survey is based on a specific coordinate system?
• If a monument is "disturbed," what should the surveyor do?
• What phrase describes the documentation that must be provided by a surveyor after conducting a survey?
• What is the minimum closure error for an Urban (Class B) survey?
• What is the formal name of the "Code of Ethics" in Oklahoma regulations?
• Who is required to sign and seal a Certified Corner Record?
• Which Act requires the filing of corner records in Oklahoma?
• According to standard surveying practices, how often are standard parallels generally marked?
• What is one responsibility of a surveyor when encountering discrepancies?
• How many acres are contained in a standard Section according to the PLSS?
• According to the Oklahoma minimum standards, what is the minimum allowable closure error for a rule tractable land of 40 acres or more?
• According to Oklahoma Minimum Standards, what is the minimum diameter required for a set iron pin?
• What is the minimum number of Professional Development Hours (PDH) required in "Ethics" for renewal in Oklahoma?
• Can a surveyor use a Mortgage Inspection Report to set property corners?
• What is typically the recommended diameter of concrete for a newly set monument?
• If your measured distance differs from the record plat distance, how should it be shown on the drawing?
• To comply with survey standards, what is essential about corner markers?
• What does the term "conveyance" refer to in land surveying?
• Does the Oklahoma Board have the authority to fine an unlicensed person for practicing surveying?
• What is the standard minimum allowable scale for a subdivision plat?
• How must visible "encroachments" be depicted on a boundary survey drawing?
• What is a "Parol Agreement" in land surveying terms?
• Who must sign the "Owner's Certificate" on the plat?
• Can a surveyor make misleading statements in advertising?
• What four specific data points are required when showing a circular curve on a drawing?
• What are the corners called that run up from the South and intersect the Standard Parallel?
• Which type of line is a Correction Line also referred to?
• What measurement technique is used for restoring a lost Section Corner inside a township?
• Can a surveyor seal a plat that was prepared by another firm?
• Does the drawing need to include the width of adjoining rights-of-way?
• What is the primary difference between a "Geodetic" bearing and a "Grid" bearing?
• What is the "Remainder" in land conveyance?
• If a surveyor disagrees with a previously established corner, what must they do before setting a new one?
• What type of approval is required for a convicted felon to obtain a surveying license in Oklahoma?
• What is the nature of the interior parts of Section 6?
• In a "Simultaneous Conveyance," who has Senior Rights?
• According to OAC 245:15-13-2, what information must be stamped on a new monument cap?
• According to Minimum Standards, if a surveyor sets a new monument, what information must be stamped on the cap?
• What is the required "Binding Edge" margin for a plat in Oklahoma?
• Under what condition does the "Center of Section" require a Corner Record?
• What describes the "Standard of Care" for a surveyor?
• What is the priority of calls in boundary retracement (Order of Evidence)?
• How many Government Lots are typically found in a standard Section 6?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "Direct Control and Personal Supervision"?
• What does the "Public Land Survey System" (PLSS) refer to?
• Must a Corner Record be filed if the corner is already filed and findings match substantially?
• What is the purpose of the Corner Perpetuation and Filing Act?
• What does the "Cimarron Meridian" govern?
• What is required for a Professional Land Surveyor’s stamp on a new survey document?
• What is a surveyor required to include in a report for a boundary survey?
• If a Public Land Survey corner is used only as a "Basis of Bearings," what must you do?
• What is the primary purpose of the "Minimum Standards for Practice of Land Surveying"?
• What is the significance of a surveyor's license number on a monument cap?
• Does Section 1 also have Government Lots?
• What is the purpose of indicating control stations on a survey?
• If a surveyor knows another surveyor has violated the Code of Ethics, what are they obligated to do?
• What does a surveyor risk by practicing with a suspended license?
• What is the legal definition of a "Lost Corner"?
• What constitutes an "Accessory to a Corner"?
• How many square feet are there in one Acre?
• What are the irregular parcels of land along the North and West boundaries of Section 6 called?
• Which coordinate system datum is particularly mentioned in relation to surveys?
• Which of the following is a reason for a subdivision to require a maintenance agreement?
• How many Professional Development Hours (PDH) are required for license renewal in Oklahoma?
• Under Oklahoma law, what must be done for an obliterated corner to be re-established?
• Does a surveyor in Oklahoma have the authority to determine land ownership?
• What is the rule regarding the size of the text/lettering on the drawing?
• Is a full subdivision plat required for dividing land into tracts of 10 acres or larger?
• Who has the authority to appoint members to the Licensing Board in Oklahoma?
• Is an "Obliterated Corner" considered lost or existent?
• Which document formalizes the rules for ethical behavior in surveying in Oklahoma?
• Is a "Preliminary Plat" required to be sealed?
• When subdividing a section that closes on a Standard Parallel, which line is not parallel to the East boundary?
• What action is required if a surveyor encounters an actual "Lost Corner"?
• What is a "Meander Line" in land surveying?
• What is the statutory period for Adverse Possession in Oklahoma?
• When is a Certificate of Authorization (CA) required?
• How many total members must be on the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors?
• What does "Direct Control and Personal Supervision" require from a licensee?
• How many members serve on the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure?
• In a metes and bounds description, which direction does the "Basis of Bearings" typically relate to?
• Which Government Lot is located in the Southwest corner of a standard Section 6?
• What is the minimum size requirement for a boundary survey drawing?
• If a deed calls for "North," what is the legal presumption?
• What does the County Treasurer certify by signing the plat?
• On an Oklahoma Certified Corner Record, how many "Reference Monuments/Measurements" are required minimum?
• Can a surveyor sign a drawing that was not prepared under their direct supervision?
• What is the penalty for willfully failing to file a Corner Record?
• What is an obliterated corner?
• What should a surveyor do if they cannot find the original corner monument?
• How must a surveyor sign their seal on a final document?
• If a deed description does not mathematically close, what note must the surveyor add?
• What is the maximum fine the Board can impose per violation?
• If Section 6 is "fractional," can standard subdivision (vertex to vertex) be used?
• What is meant by "errors are distributed proportionately" in simultaneous conveyances?
• Can a subdivision have private streets?
• Which type of survey has a minimum closure error of 1 : 15,000?
• On a Standard Parallel, which corners are established first and hold their position?
• In the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, how many members must be Professional Land Surveyors?
• Can a surveyor receive compensation from multiple parties for the same project?
• When must the interior lot corners of a subdivision be set?
• How often must a Certificate of Authorization (CA) be renewed?
• Which body has final approval authority for a plat within city limits?
• Of the seven Board members, how many must be Professional Land Surveyors?
• What characterizes the irregular size of Section 6?
• Which state agency is responsible for the licensure of Land Surveyors in Oklahoma?
• How many "Chains" are in one Mile?
• If a monument is set in concrete, what is the minimum diameter for the concrete?
• What kind of access does an "Existent Corner" provide in surveying?
• When using a Data Collector, must raw data be saved?
• Why are Correction Lines necessary in land surveying?
• What aspect differentiates a "Lot Split" from a "Subdivision"?
• What is the typical numbering sequence for the Government Lots along the West tier of Section 6?
• Which of the following is a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct for surveyors?
• What is the maximum possible area of Government Lots designed to account for errors?
• According to Oklahoma Minimum Standards, what must be shown regarding "Encroachments" in a survey?
• Can a Mortgage Inspection Report be used for platting purposes in Oklahoma?
• What is the "Initial Point" for the Indian Meridian in Oklahoma?
• What two items must be shown prominently on every boundary survey drawing?
• Can "carryover" PDH credits be used for the Ethics requirement in Oklahoma?
• What is the length of a standard GLO chain?
• Who is authorized to sign a Certified Corner Record for surveys performed by a government agency?
• If using State Plane Coordinates, what must be listed on the plat?
• What is the conversion factor for International Feet to US Survey Feet?
• Which Meridian governs the majority of the state of Oklahoma?
• Why is it important to have both new and original descriptions on a plat?
• What should a surveyor do if they encounter discrepancies between the new and original land descriptions?