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10 California Engineering Surveying Studying Tips

Aug 31, 2020

Table of Contents 1. Buy a graphing calculator 2. Focus on the curves 3. Don't underestimate the difficulty of "scale" questions 4. Memorize conversions 5. Obtain a...

Does Passing the CA Surveying Exam Make You a Licensed Surveyor?

Aug 24, 2020

The short answer is no. Despite passing a licensing exam commonly referred to as the "surveying exam," you are only taking this exam to complete civil engineering licensure, not a surveying licensure. This applies to the current day, but it's...

Five Types of Problems to Expect on the California Surveying Exam

Aug 17, 2020

Five Types of Problems to Expect on the California Surveying Exam

Table of Contents 1. Differential Leveling 2. Bearings/Azimuths 3. Curves 4. Cut/Fill 5. Definitions 1. Differential Leveling Differential...

Errors in Surveying: How to Identify and Calculate for the CA Surveying Exam

Aug 10, 2020

The data mapped in surveying can be used for many purposes, from defining boundaries in legal documents to determining the best route to run utilities or construct a road. With all of these implications, accuracy in surveying is so important...

Four Strategies for Tackling Scale Problems on the CA Surveying Exam

Aug 03, 2020

Strategies for Tackling Scale Problems on CA Surveying Exam

Table of Contents 1. Know the difference between a large scale and a small scale 2. Study the units in the problem statement and the solution 3. Notice when units are missing 4. Know...

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