1.15.7.b. Personal errors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a personal error in surveying?

   Hint

   Think about human-related factors.

2. 2.

   Define sighting error.

   Hint

   Consider how you look through the level.

3. 3.

   What causes personal errors in levelling?

   • Only instrumental errors.
   • Only environmental conditions.
   • Human factors during the process.
   • None of the above.

   Hint

   Consider who is operating the equipment.

4. 4.

   Sighting errors can be minimized by:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how you align the staff with the level.

5. 5.

   You are conducting a leveling survey when a strong gust of wind causes your staff to sway. Describe the steps you can take to ensure accurate readings despite the conditions.

   Hint

   Consider how the environment might impact your work.

6. 6.

   A colleague records measurements, flipping '9' to '6'. Discuss how you would confirm the accuracy of the data collected to ensure correct calculations.

   Hint

   Think about verification processes in data collection.