Practice Error Sources - 15.7.2 | 15. Construction Surveys | Geo Informatics
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15.7.2 - Error Sources

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main cause of instrumental errors?

💡 Hint: Think about the tools we use in surveying.

Question 2

Easy

Name one way to minimize human errors in surveying.

💡 Hint: What can we do to avoid mistakes while recording data?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of error is caused by misalignment of surveying instruments?

  • Environmental
  • Instrumental
  • Human

💡 Hint: Think about the tools' setup.

Question 2

True or False: Human errors can be eliminated completely in construction surveys.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of human work.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A construction survey team recorded a distance of 100.5 m, but subsequent checks revealed a calibration error leading to a true distance of 99.2 m. Calculate the percentage error and discuss the implications.

💡 Hint: Think about measuring tools and their correction.

Question 2

Propose a comprehensive plan to mitigate both human and instrumental errors in a complex construction project using various survey methods.

💡 Hint: Consider combining multiple techniques.

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