Surveying FS & PS

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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 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

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

Pair this practice exam with the Surveyor Reference Manual, Seventh Edition for additional review.

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

This is the surveyor's bible, published by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). Long has this best-selling book been a staple in the arsenal of practically every surveyor in America, whether preparing for the licensing exams, or looking for the proper context of a word or term.

This edition is updated to incorporate over 500 new definitions and modify approximately 150 others. The 2005 revised edition contains over 100 more pages than its predecessor but is still compact and easy to handle.

A colorful jacket has been chosen for the book, so as to give it a distinctive look from earlier editions. Recommended by the CST Board.

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Quickly locate important information on exam day with these 48 multi-colored customizable book tabs.

The Ideal Tool for Organizing Information in Your References

• Simple to affix to a book page
• Easily customizable with permanent marker (Sharpie)
• Tear resistant thanks to their special design
• 48 multi-colored 1-1/4" x 1/2" tabs (two sheets)

Please note: Not all state boards allow the use of tabbed reference materials during exams. Confirm with your state board whether you are permitted to use tabbed references.