SAGC GEOMATICS
PRACTICE TEST SOUTH
AFRICA 60Q
Question 1: Which statute establishes the South African Geomatics Council and
regulates the geomatics profession?
Choices:
1) Geomatics Profession Act 2) Land Survey Act 3) Spatial Data Infrastructure Act 4) Deeds Registries Act
Correct Answer: Geomatics Profession Act
Explanation: The Geomatics Profession Act establishes SAGC and provides the
statutory framework for registration, professional conduct, discipline and regulation of the geomatics profession.Page 1
Question 2: When did the Geomatics Profession Act commence?
Choices:
1) 10 December 2013 2) 1 August 2015 3) 24 June 2022 4) 12 November 2025
Correct Answer: 1 August 2015
Explanation: The Act was assented to in December 2013 but commenced on 1 August 2015.
Question 3: What is SAGC's legal status under the Geomatics Profession Act?
Choices:
1) A voluntary trade body 2) A private company 3) A juristic person established by statute 4) A university faculty
Correct Answer: A juristic person established by statute
Explanation: The Act establishes the South African Geomatics Council as a juristic person.Page 2
Question 4: Which purpose is expressly associated with the Geomatics Profession
Act?
Choices:
1) Removing all registration requirements 2) Protecting the public from unethical geomatics practices 3) Regulating only mine surveying 4) Transferring all cadastral records to municipalities
Correct Answer: Protecting the public from unethical geomatics practices
Explanation: The Act includes protection of the public from unethical geomatics practices and maintenance of high professional standards among its purposes.Question 5: After completing an accredited quali�cation, what is the normal step before commencing prescribed work-integrated learning?
Choices:
1) Register as a candidate 2) Register immediately as a professional 3) Apply to the Deeds O�ce 4) Join a voluntary association only
Correct Answer: Register as a candidate
Explanation: SAGC guidance requires an eligible applicant to register as a candidate before commencing prescribed practical training or WIL.Page 3