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Unit 33. Builder-s Levels, Automatic Levels, and Transit-Levels (True-False) Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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Unit 33. Builder-s Levels, Automatic Levels, and Transit-Levels (True-False)
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Unit 33. Builder's Levels, AutomaticLevels, and Transit-Levels (True-False)
For placing a tripod over concrete or any smooth surface, a triangular wood base helps
to ensure the tripod legs will not shift. - answer True
The telescope of a builder's level rotates on top of a circular base. - answer True
Leveling rods are only available with one type of graduation. - answerFalse, 3.
Common operations performed with an Architect's level include verifying grade
differences and establishing elevation and level points. - answerFalse, Builder's Level or
Transit-Level.
Some models of automatic levels include and electronic safety system that alerts the
user if the instrument has shifted out of its level position. - answerTrue
A transit-level, or level-transit, is similar in appearance to a builder's level. - answerTrue
Transit-levels and builder's levels measure angles in degrees and minutes by
correlating the degree graduation on the horizontal circle to the minute graduations on
the vernier scale. - answerTrue
A builder's level simplifies the task of establishing points in a straight line and can used
for applications such as setting stakes for a form wall and establishing centers of piers
or footings. - answerFalse, it doesn't tilt vertically.
Never allow unauthorized persons to use leveling instruments. - answerTrue
When setting up a builder's level, place the instrument where it will provide and
unobstructed view of the work area. - answerTrue
After an automatic level is in rough adjustment, an internal compensator aligns the
instrument into a level position. - answerTrue
Some automatic levels have a vertical arc pointer to indicate the vertical angle to which
the telescope has been set. - answerFalse, they don't tilt vertically.
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