Surveying FS & PS

New Edition

The Reference Manual every Surveying examinee needs!

George Cole’s Surveyor Reference Manual, Seventh Edition (SVRM7) offers a complete review for the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam. This book is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference manual available, and is designed to help you pass the NCEES FS exam the first time!

Surveyor Reference Manual, Seventh Edition features include:

• 44 chapters provide an in-depth review of FS exam topics
• Introduces many subjects covered on the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam
• Enhanced coverage on aerial mapping
• 8 appendices containing essential support material
• Over 300 practice problems to build your problem-solving skills
• Over 120 common surveying terms defined in an easy-to-use glossary
• Hundreds of equations, figures, and tables
• Industry-standard terminology and nomenclature
• Example problems that demonstrate how to apply the concepts presented

Topics Covered

• Algebra, Basic Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus
• Field Data Acquisition
• Plane Survey Calculations
• Geodesy and Survey Astronomy
• Cadastral and Boundary Law
• Mapping
• Specialty Surveying Areas
• Accuracy Standards

Pair this reference manual with Solved Problems for a comprehensive review, and the Practice Exam to maximize your problem-solving efficiency and build exam-day readiness.

This manual is included in the Fundamentals of Surveying Complete Exam Bundle

About the FS exam

The NCEES FS Exam is your first step in becoming a professional surveyor (P.S.). The exam is a closed book computer-based exam containing 110 questions. You will receive and electronic reference at the exam.

About the PS exam

The NCEES PS Exam is a closed book computer-based exam containing 100 questions. You will receive and electronic reference at the exam.

After You Pass

Surveyor Reference Manual, Seventh Edition (SVRM7) will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your surveying career.

• Aerial Mapping
• Algebra and Trigonometry
• Basic Sciences
• Boundary Law, Cadastral Law, and Administration
• Business Law
• Computer Operations and Programming
• Data Adjustment
• Economics
• Field Data Acquisition and Reduction
• Finance
• Geodesy
• Geodetic Survey Calculation
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Graphical Communication, Mapping
• Higher Math
• Land Development Principles
• Laser Scanning
• Management
• Measurement Analysis
• Photo/Image Data Acquisition and Reduction
• Plane Survey Calculation
• Probability and Statistics
• Survey Astronomy
• Survey Planning Process and Procedures
• Written Communication

Detailed Solutions for FS and PS Exam-Like Problems

Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams includes more than 900 multiple-choice problems representing a broad range of topics on both the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) and Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exams. Each problem provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge of surveying theory and equations. The breadth of topics covered and the varied complexities of the problems allow you to assess and strengthen your problem-solving skills. Step-by-step solutions to quantitative problems demonstrate efficient problem-solving approaches. Qualitative solutions explain the correct answer and present related supportive information, such as surveying laws, regulations, and history.

Surveying Solved Problems will help you to:

• effectively familiarize yourself with the exam topics
• practice using the appropriate NCEES-supplied reference
• successfully connect relevant surveying theories to challenging problems
• quickly identify accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches

Topics Covered

• Advanced Mathematics
• Basic Sciences
• Computer Operations
• Geodetic and Control Surveys
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Hydrography
• Land Boundary Law
• Legal Descriptions
• Photogrammetry
• Plats and Mapping
• Project Management
• Public Land Surveying System
• Surveying Astronomy
• Surveying Instruments and Procedures
• Surveying Mathematics
• Written Communication

• Advanced Mathematics
• Basic Sciences
• Computer Operations
• Geodetic and Control Surveys
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Hydrography
• Land Boundary Law
• Legal Descriptions
• Photogrammetry
• Plats and Mapping
• Project Management
• Public Land Surveying System
• Surveying Astronomy
• Surveying Instruments and Procedures
• Surveying Mathematics
• Written Communication

Build exam day confidence and strengthen time-management skills

Updated to January 2019 exam specs

Completely up-to-date to the NCEES CBT exam specifications, Principles and Practice of Surveying Practice Exam, Fourth Edition contains a 100-question exam matching the specifications for Knowledge Areas and topics, and for approximate problem counts within those Knowledge Areas for a better exam prep experience.

The NCEES changed exam specs now include deeper coverage of topics like ALTA/NSPS land title surveys; control networks and geodetic network surveys; construction surveys; boundary surveys; route surveys for alignments and utilities; topographic surveys; surveys to establish new parcels, lots, or units; as-built/record drawing surveys; and consultation surveys.

Principles and Practice of Surveying Practice Exam, Fourth Edition (SVPPE4) includes:

• Explanations for the CBT format
• New problem types (alternative item types (AITs))
• Tips for passing the PS Exam
• List of additional and reliable reference materials
• Types of materials to bring to the exam

Pair this practice exam with the Surveyor Reference Manual, Seventh Edition and Solved Problems for a comprehensive review with the Principles and Practice of Surveying Complete Exam Bundle.

About the exam

The Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) CBT exam is a 100-question closed book computer-based (CBT) exam, in which you are given 7 hours to complete. There are two sections of the exam that are approximately 50 questions each. The PS exam uses USCS measurements.

• Business/Professional Practices
• Legal Principles
• Professional Survey Practices
• Standards and Specifications
• Types of Surveys

Casio's FX-115 ES Plus calculator is on the list of approved calculators for the NCEES engineering and surveying exams. Solve exam problems with the versatility and functionality of the Casio FX-115 ES Plus.

The Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator

• Natural textbook 2-line display = You can find exact roots of quadratic functions, and it displays advanced notation in standard form.
• Advanced mathematics = You can find the calculation of integrals, derivatives, and summation sequences with the appropriate notation templates. You also can easily identify local maximum and minimum.
• Engineering functionality = You can access 40 pre-programmed scientific unit conversions. 
• Enhanced capabilities =  You can utilize complex number calculation, simultaneous and polynomial equation solving, "Calc", "Solv", and base N calculations.
• Power reliability = It operates on both solar and battery power.

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