Practice Various components of a Total Station - 3.3.1 | 3. Modern Field Survey Systems | Surveying and Geomatics
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Various components of a Total Station

3.3.1 - Various components of a Total Station

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of a tripod in a Total Station?

💡 Hint: Think about what keeps instruments from falling over.

Question 2 Easy

Name one component of a Total Station.

💡 Hint: Think about what is used to measure distances.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a tripod in a Total Station?

To reflect signals
To stabilize the instrument
To power the device

💡 Hint: Consider what keeps instruments steady.

Question 2

True or False: The mainframe device in a Total Station is crucial for data processing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the brain of a computer.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using a faulty battery in a Total Station. What might happen during a surveying project?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when devices run out of power.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how replacing a standard prism with a low-quality prism affects the measurements. What are the potential errors?

💡 Hint: Think about how crucial reflection quality is for accurate readings.

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