ASSIGNMENT  5 Textbook Assignment: “Care and Adjustment of Surveying Equipment.” Pages 6-1 through 6-10. Learning Objective: Identify ways to  care  for  surveying  instruments properly. 5–1. In chapter 6, adjustment is best described  by  which  of  the  following definitions? 1. Aligning the fixed parts of the instrument 2. Aligning  the  telescope  for leveling  work 3. Aligning  the  instrument  for  a level run 4. Aligning a transit scope for use with a level 5–2. Which, if any, of the following items come with an instrument to assist you with care and maintenance? 1. A tool kit to repair the instrument 2. A prepaid shipping box to return it to the manufacturer for repairs 3. A  user’s  manual 4. None of the above 5-3. Which  of  the  following  situations should you avoid when handling or caring  for  your  instrument? 1. Setting up the instrument in a street 2. Removing the instrument from the case by the telescope 3. Tightening  the  instrument  to the tripod head during setup 4. Tightening all screws to a firm bearing 5-4. 5-5. 5-6. 5–7. 5-8. What is the preferred method for carrying an instrument on a sidehill? 1. 2. 3. 4. On the uphill shoulder Walk  the  instrument  on  the tripod  legs Under the arm on the downhill side On  the  downhill  shoulder All clamp screws should be securely tightened  when  an  instrument  is transported. 1. True 2. False When an instrument is not in use, you should store it in what manner? 1. In the carrying case 2. Placed on a shelf in the survey locker 3. Mounted on the tripod 4. Any  place  that  is  convenient Which of the following bags may be used to carry stakes and hubs? 1. An orange canvas bag with a shoulder  strap 2. A newsboy’s bag 3. A seabag 4. Each of the above What  is  the  recommended  method  for carrying  surveyor’s  tacks? 1. In the tack box 2. In a pocket on the surveyor’s bag 3. Stuck in a rubber ball or piece of  softwood 4. In your shirt pocket for quick access 28