, Surveying - Answer: The science, art, and technology of determining the relative positions of points
above, on, or beneath the earth's surface or of establishing such points.
Profession - Answer: A disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards and hold
themselves out as possessing special knowledge and skills and who are prepared to apply these in the
interest of others.
Geomatics - Answer: Earth measure
Geomatics "Working Definition" - Answer: The art, science and technologies related to the management
of geographically-referenced information
As-Built Survey - Answer: Record precise final locations of engineering works and any design changes
that may have been included
Boundary Surveys - Answer: Determines location and geometry of the property, and consists of either
establishment of new boundaries, or retracement of an existing boundary.
Considered by many to be the most important aspect of the surveying profession - Answer: Boundary
Survey
Construction Survey - Answer: Provides points and elevations for building projects.
TBM - Answer: Temporary Bench Mark
Control Survey - Answer: Establishes a network of horizontal and vertical monuments that serve as a
reference framework for other surveys. The backbone of a project.
Engineering Survey - Answer: Surveying work performed in order to enhance previously survey work or
site information but excludes surveying for establishment of land boundaries, ROW's, easements, PLS, or
establishment of horizontal and vertical control
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