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Common Field Problems and Troubleshooting

12.16 - Common Field Problems and Troubleshooting

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What should you do if you are not getting a distance reading?

💡 Hint: Think about alignment and instruments settings.

Question 2 Easy

Name one cause of angle errors in Total Station measurements.

💡 Hint: Consider the instrument’s setup.

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What might cause a Total Station to have no distance reading?

Prism misalignment
Battery failure
Low memory

💡 Hint: What affects accuracy in distance measurement?

Question 2

Angle errors are often due to what?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the setup process of the Total Station.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A surveyor receives a reading that fluctuates wildly. What could be the causes and how might you resolve them?

💡 Hint: Assess both equipment and environmental conditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

While working in a rugged terrain, a surveyor consistently receives inaccurate measurements. Identify potential issues and remediation steps.

💡 Hint: Consider how terrain might impact equipment setup.

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