5-9.
You should NEVER carry any
equipment in sheathes, pouches, or
on your belt.
1.
True
2.
False
5-10.
You have been surveying and were
caught in the rain. Upon returning
to the office, what should you do
with the instrument?
1.
Store the instrument in the
carrying case
2.
Blow-dry the instrument with a
hair dryer
3.
Wipe it down with a cloth
4.
Remove it from the case and dry
the instrument at room
temperature
5–11.
You should clean the lens of the
telescope with a chamois or lint-
free cloth only.
1.
True
2.
False
5-12.
What type of oil is recommended for
lubricating transits in sub-zero
temperature?
1.
Watch oil
2.
Whale oil
3.
Graphite
4.
10W-30
5–13.
Which of the following sources
should you consult before doing
anything to an instrument?
1.
Tech library
2.
Senior EA
3.
Manufacturer’s manual
4.
Either 2 or 3 above
5-14.
Why is it important to clean mud
and dirt from your equipment after
use?
1.
To prevent rust or decay
2.
For neatness
3.
To keep the Chief happy
5-15.
Why is it important to take good
care of your equipment?
1.
For inspection purposes
2.
For quality work and accurate
surveys
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
For safety
5-16.
Major repairs and major adjustments
are among the responsibilities of
the EA.
1.
True
2.
False
5-17.
Recalibration should by done by
whom?
1.
The senior EA
2.
The manufacturer
3.
The supply department
4.
The instrumentman
5-18.
To make proper adjustments, the
surveyor should have which of the
following information?
1.
The ability to tell the effect
of the adjustment on other
parts
2.
The ability to perform tests
used to determine when the
instrument is out of adjustment
3.
The proper sequence for making
adjustments
4.
Each of the above
5-19.
Which of the following instrument
parts is/are used to make
instrument adjustments for levels?
1.
Tripod head
2.
Cross hairs
3.
Level tubes
4.
Both 2 and 3 above
5-20.
The cross hairs on a telescope are
out of adjustment when they fail to
align with
1.
the object being sited
2.
one another
3.
the optical axis
4.
the alignment points
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