S+SNZ Geodetic Survey Practice Questions - S+SNZ Professional Examination - Geodetic Surveying Option (New Zealand) Exam - S+SNZ Geodetic Survey Practice Questions - S+SNZ Professional Examination - Geodetic Surveying Option (New Zealand) Exam

Question 1

What is the primary difference between a static geodetic datum and the semi-dynamic New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000)?

NZGD2000 coordinates are updated in real-time based on active receiver GPS positions. NZGD2000 coordinates are referenced to a fixed epoch of 2000.0, but incorporate a deformation model to account for plate tectonic movement over time. NZGD2000 utilizes a local ellipsoid that changes shape annually to reflect geoid variations. NZGD2000 does not allow the use of traditional terrestrial observations, requiring only space-based measurements.

Correct Answer:

NZGD2000 coordinates are referenced to a fixed epoch of 2000.0, but incorporate a deformation model to account for plate tectonic movement over time.

Question 2

Which reference ellipsoid is officially adopted as the geometric basis for the NZGD2000 datum?

International Ellipsoid 1924 (Hayford) WGS84 Ellipsoid Geodetic Reference System 1980 (GRS80) Ellipsoid Bessel 1841 Ellipsoid

Correct Answer:

Geodetic Reference System 1980 (GRS80) Ellipsoid

Question 3

In the context of the NZGD2000 deformation model, how is secular tectonic plate motion represented across New Zealand?

As a uniform, single velocity vector applied equally to both the North and South Islands. As a set of discrete, localized coordinate jumps applied only during major seismic events. As a continuous, spatially variable velocity grid representing the subduction and rotation across the Australian-Pacific plate boundary. As a vertical-only rate model that ignores horizontal crustal shifts.

Correct Answer:

As a continuous, spatially variable velocity grid representing the subduction and rotation across the Australian-Pacific plate boundary.

Question 4

How does the LINZ deformation model handle localized co-seismic deformation caused by major earthquakes like the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake?

By redefining the reference epoch of the entire datum to the date of the earthquake. By applying a local geoid correction grid to modify gravity-related normal heights. By incorporating 'patches' (displacements) into the deformation model that represent the sudden coordinate offset for affected areas. By manually re-surveying every single boundary peg in the South Island before Landonline accepts new datasets.

Correct Answer:

By incorporating 'patches' (displacements) into the deformation model that represent the sudden coordinate offset for affected areas.

Question 5

What is the standard reference epoch (t0) for the NZGD2000 geodetic datum?

1 January 1949 (1949.0) 1 January 2000 (2000.0) 1 January 2016 (2016.0) The current local date of the survey observation

Correct Answer:

1 January 2000 (2000.0)

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