Question 1
What primary function does the tubular plate level (bubble vial) serve during the setting up of an optical theodolite over a survey peg?
Correct Answer:
It aligns the vertical axis of the instrument parallel to the direction of gravity.
Question 2
When observing with a theodolite, what is the principal reason for taking both Face Left (FL) and Face Right (FR) readings to a target?
Correct Answer:
To eliminate index error of the vertical circle and horizontal collimation error.
Question 3
An operator notices that when rotating a centered theodolite by 180°, the plate bubble runs off by 2 divisions. What does this indicate?
Correct Answer:
The plate bubble axis is not perpendicular to the vertical axis.
Question 4
Which component of a traditional mine survey theodolite allows fine alignment of the vertical crosshair onto a target peg line?
Correct Answer:
Horizontal tangent (slow-motion) screw
Question 5
When setting up a theodolite under a roof survey peg (hanging wall spad) in underground mining, what accessory is attached to suspend the plumb line correctly?
Correct Answer:
Plumb bob with line slider or spad bracket
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