Practice Steps involved in Total Station surveying - 3.3.2 | 3. Modern Field Survey Systems | Surveying and Geomatics
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

Typing
Memory
Math
English Adventures
Knowledge

3.3.2 - Steps involved in Total Station surveying

Enroll to start learning

You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of fixing the Total Station on a tripod?

💡 Hint: Think about what would happen if it were unstable.

Question 2

Easy

Describe the role of optical plummet first setup.

💡 Hint: What tool do we use to keep the instrument directly above the point?

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the first step in the Total Station setup?

  • Aligning the prism
  • Fixing the instrument on a tripod
  • Measuring the height

💡 Hint: Consider which step ensures everything else is accurate.

Question 2

True or False: Leveling the Total Station is only necessary for horizontal measurements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the instrument is tilted.

Solve 3 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a surveyor sets up a Total Station but does not level it correctly, how would this impact subsequent angle measurements? Explain mathematically using a hypothetical degree error.

💡 Hint: Try to visualize or sketch a scenario where your lines of sight are skewed due to improper leveling.

Question 2

In a scenario where five prisms are used for surveying a rectangular field, how would the surveyor ensure data integrity across all prisms?

💡 Hint: What consistent checks can you implement for verification?

Challenge and get performance evaluation