Question 1

In which of the following file formats can raster data be saved?

Accepted Answer

A) DB, DAT, DBF, MDB 
B) DXF, DWG, WMF, PDF 
C) TIFF, JPEG, IMG, BMP 
D) XLS, DOC, PPT

Question 2

Which of the following species is classified as an electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

A) CH? 
B) C6H12O6 
C) N? 
D) Na+ 
E) O3

Question 3

Which of the following acids is classified as weak?

Accepted Answer

A) CH3COOH 
B) HCl 
C) HBr 
D) HClO? 
E) H?SO?

Question 4

The rate of flow in a force main leaving a stormwater pump station can be measured by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Venturi meter 
B) Disk meter 
C) Positive displacement factor 
D) Calibration meter

Question 5

A year-end audit conducted for an engineering firm provided the following information. What is the firm's approximate facility capital cost of money (FCCM) on a direct labor basis?ItemItem Cost ($)Cost ($) Item Cost ($) Direct LaborDirect Labor 6,234,6686,234,668 Direct Labor 6,234,668 Allowable fringe benefitsAllowable fringe benefits 3,233,8893,233,889 Allowable fringe benefits 3,233,889 Allowable general overheadAllowable general overhead 8,444,4448,444,444 Allowable general overhead 8,444,444 Facility cost of capital (FCCM)Facility cost of capital (FCCM) 190,000 190,000 Facility cost of capital (FCCM) 190,000

Accepted Answer

A) 32.81% 
B) 16.2% 
C) 3)0% 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following are included in the minimum requirements of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Site drawing of existing and proposed conditions 
B) Narrative discussion of each erosion and sediment control measure, its purpose, construction sequence, and installation timing 
C) Schedule for the inspection and maintenance of temporary and permanent stormwater management, erosion, and sediment control Best Management Practices 
D) All of the above

Question 7

A slope measurement of 814.20 ft is recorded and an angle measured with a hand level is 6°30'. What is the horizontal distance H for this slope distance?

Accepted Answer

A) 807.70 ft 
B) 807.90 ft 
C) 808.96 ft 
D) 820.5 ft

Question 8

What does the term "metadata" mean as related to spatial data?

Accepted Answer

A) Metadata describes the content, quality, origin and other characteristics of specific pieces of data. 
B) Metadata is the process by which data is entered into a database. 
C) Metadata is the process by which a GIS user is introduced to georeferenced information. 
D) None of the above

Question 9

Leveling (in surveying) is used to determine which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) The distance at which two points are at equal elevation 
B) The angle at which a vertical object is suspended 
C) The difference in elevation between points on the Earth's surface 
D) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following statements are true with regards to bits and bytes?

Accepted Answer

A) A byte consists of a single numeric value; a bit is a sequence of bytes. 
B) A bit consists of a single numeric value; a byte is a sequence of bits. 
C) A bit consists of a single numeric value; a byte consists of an alphanumeric value. 
D) None of the above

Question 11

What type of bonding does a molecule of NaCl display?

Accepted Answer

A) Ionic 
B) Polar covalent 
C) Nonpolar covalent 
D) Metallic 
E) Covalent metallic

Question 12

The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recommended stopping sight distances are based on the operation of which type of vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A) Bicycle 
B) Passenger car 
C) Truck 
D) Railroad car

Question 13

What is the composite C value for the following drainage area for a 10-year storm recurrence interval?Drainage area: 0.25 acres of residential lots with 40% imperviousness (C = 0.49) 0.25 acres of lawn with 0.95% slope with 0% imperviousness (C = 0.22) 0.10 acres of impervious pavement (C = 0.95)

Accepted Answer

A) 0)20 
B) 0)45 
C) 0)55 
D) Not enough information provided

Question 14

For most proposed land development projects, pre- and post-development watershed drainage patterns are typically evaluated to determine if substantial hydrologic alterations are proposed that will result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Changes to groundwater recharge 
B) Changes to water regime within a given resource area 
C) Increase runoff from the area 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements is valid when considering a fence as representing a boundary?

Accepted Answer

A) The fence is 20 or more years old. 
B) The fence was built per the original survey. 
C) All parties involved have recognized the fence as a boundary line for a long time. 
D) All the original survey corner monuments are missing.

Question 16

A line is measured as 1,200 ft at 98° F. Using a standard tape, what is the true length of the line?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,197.70 ft 
B) 1,199.77 ft 
C) 1200.23 ft 
D) 1202.30 ft

Question 17

A 2.2 kg object is sliding across a smooth surface. If the net force acting on the object is 1.6 N to the right, what is the acceleration of the object?

Accepted Answer

A) -3.52 m/ s2 to the left 
B) -0.73 m/ s2 to the right 
C) 3)52 m/ s2 to the left 
D) 0)73 m/ s2 to the right

Question 18

What is the oxidation state of chlorine in potassium perchlorate, KClO??

Accepted Answer

A) -7 
B) -3 
C) 0 
D) 3 
E) 7

Question 19

The given numbers are daily groundwater elevation readings from a monitoring well taken during a month experiencing snowmelt and extended rainfall events. 7.67.6 7.77.7 4.34.3 5.95.9 5.05.0 10.510.5 7.77.7 9.59.5 12.012.0 12.612.6 7.6 7.7 4.3 5.9 5.0 10.5 7.7 9.5 12.0 12.6 6.56.5 8.38.3 8.28.2 13.213.2 12.612.6 13.613.6 14.114.1 13.513.5 11.511.5 12.012.0 6.5 8.3 8.2 13.2 12.6 13.6 14.1 13.5 11.5 12.0 10.410.4 10.810.8 13.113.1 12.512.5 10.410.4 13.013.0 14.114.1 15.115.1 10.4 10.8 13.1 12.5 10.4 13.0 14.1 15.1 What is the sample variance of these groundwater elevation readings?

Accepted Answer

A) 8)764 
B) 9)089 
C) 10.56 
D) None of the above

Question 20

In an area where the Earth's surface is higher than the geoid, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The area is most likely below sea level. 
B) The area is most likely at one of the poles. 
C) The area is probably in a mountainous region or on a high plateau. 
D) The geoid was most likely incorrectly calculated.

Exam 1: Engineering and Science