DMC Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2007-29 Practice Test

Who determines the survey party and its components for a Geodetic Control Survey?

The Chief of Party or the Project Contractor The Regional Executive Director The NAMRIA Administrator The Department of Public Works and Highways

Correct Answer:

The Chief of Party or the Project Contractor

Explanation:

The person who actually sets up the field crew for a geodetic control survey is the on-site lead—the Chief of Party—often acting for the Project Contractor when the work is contracted. This role is responsible for organizing the survey party, deciding its size and the specific positions (such as field crew roles and qualifications) based on the project’s scope, required accuracy, safety, and practical logistics. If a contractor is involved, they may propose the staffing plan, but it remains under the Chief of Party’s supervision to ensure it meets contract terms and technical standards. Higher-level offices like NAMRIA, regional executives, or departmental administrators oversee policy, funding, or program direction, not the day-to-day configuration of the survey team.

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