Exam 7: Building Layout

Building layout uses measurements from property lines called __________ distances.

Convert 24'- 5" to feet in decimal form.

Any line whose points are the same distance below or above an optical level's line of sight is also level.

The ____ level consists of a telescope to which a spirit level is mounted.

When using a telescope such as a transit, one should keep both eyes open to reduce eye strain.

During the excavation of a foundation, all batter boards are removed.

Plumbing down from batter board strings is done to locate the __________.

Rotating leveling screws of a transit is best done by moving thumbs toward or away from each other.

What is the diagonal of a rectangle that measures 24'-3" x 28'-9"? Answer in decimal form.

The compensator in an automatic level uses ____ to maintain a true level line of sight.