Free Wyoming Land Surveying Take-Home Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1What is the prescribed outer-circle diameter of a Wyoming professional land-surveyor seal?

   1. A. 1-1/4 inches
   2. B. 1-1/2 inches
   3. C. 1-3/4 inches
   4. D. 2 inches

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule specifies "the diameter of the outer circle being 1-3/4 inches"; the 1-1/4-inch value applies to the inner circle.

   Reference: Current Rules And Statutes — Chapter 5, Section 1(a)

2. 2Before constructing a new Wyoming groundwater well to appropriate water, what must the applicant obtain?

   1. A. An approved groundwater appropriation permit
   2. B. A completed U.W. 6 statement
   3. C. An accepted U.W. 8 proof
   4. D. A final certificate of appropriation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The State Engineer instructs an applicant to submit Form U.W. 5 and "receive an approved permit prior to commencement of any drilling or spring development activities." Therefore an approved permit must precede construction.

   Reference: Wyoming State Engineer's Office - General Processes — W.S. 41-3-930; permit required before well construction

3. 3What must a land description state when it uses the Wyoming Plane Coordinate System?

   1. A. The system name and the zone used
   2. B. The geodetic reference system and epoch only
   3. C. The coordinate method and source only
   4. D. The combined factors and observation date only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: W.S. 34-25-101 names the "Wyoming Plane Coordinate System" and says "the zone used shall be specified." Therefore option A states both required items.

   Reference: W.S. 34-25-109(a)(i) — W.S. 34-25-101

4. 4Which class of corners receives Wyoming's mandatory corner-record coverage when used as survey control?

   1. A. GLO or BLM original and resurvey PLSS corners
   2. B. Non-PLSS property corners
   3. C. Private construction control points
   4. D. Subdivision building-envelope corners

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Chapter 7 requires filing for "all corners of the Public Land Survey System actually established and monumented in an original or resurvey" by GLO or BLM when a licensee establishes, perpetuates, or controls from them. The other corner classes do not receive that categorical mandate.

   Reference: Current Rules And Statutes — Chapter 7, Section 1(b)

5. 5Which description does the Wyoming State Engineer identify as appropriate for locating a well within the federal land grid?

   1. A. A PLSS township-range-section and aliquot-part description
   2. B. A street-address description
   3. C. A county parcel-number description
   4. D. A postal-route description

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The State Engineer explains, "The PLSS employs a grid system based on township, range and section numbers," and notes that it is used to describe well locations. Thus option A is appropriate.

   Reference: Wyoming State Engineer's Office - FAQs — What is a legal description, ¶ 1

6. 6How must a Wyoming licensee validate a seal impression on a document?

   1. A. Superimpose signature and signing date
   2. B. Attach the Board-filed seal impression
   3. C. Apply a dated scanned signature beside it
   4. D. Link it to a verifiable digital signature

   Answer: A

   Explanation: To be valid, "the signature of the Licensee and date of signing must be superimposed over the seal." The alternatives are real signature or Board-record mechanisms but not this placement rule.

   Reference: Current Rules And Statutes — Chapter 5, Section 1(c)

7. 7Within what period must a groundwater appropriator submit Form U.W. 6 after a well is completed and ready for use?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The State Engineer states that Form U.W. 6 "is required by law to be submitted within thirty (30) days of the date that the well is completed (including pump installation) and ready for use." Therefore the period is 30 days.

   Reference: Wyoming State Engineer's Office - General Processes — Construct; Form U.W. 6 deadline

8. 8A single tract description crosses Wyoming coordinate-system zones. How must its boundary positions be referenced?

   1. A. One named zone for every point, with metadata
   2. B. Two named zones divided at the zone boundary, with metadata
   3. C. A local assumed grid for every point, with metadata
   4. D. Geographic coordinates for every point, with metadata

   Answer: A

   Explanation: W.S. 34-25-103 requires use of "only one (1) of the zones" and says "the metadata of the observations shall be included in the description." Thus one named zone with metadata, option A, applies.

   Reference: W.S. 34-25-109(a)(i) — W.S. 34-25-103

9. 9When is a Wyoming licensee excused from filing a new corner record for a qualifying PLSS corner?

   1. A. When the corner and accessories substantially match an existing Act-compliant corner record
   2. B. When the corner is described only in original GLO field notes
   3. C. When the corner appears on an unverified GIS layer
   4. D. When the corner was used as control for a federal-land survey

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule creates an exception when "the corner and its accessories are substantially as described in an existing Corner Record filed in accordance with the provisions of the Act." Thus option A states the exception.

   Reference: Current Rules And Statutes — Chapter 7, Section 1(b)

10. 10Which source set does the State Engineer specifically list for finding a Wyoming property's legal description?

    1. A. Deed, tax bill, plat map, and county land records
    2. B. BLM township plats, field notes, and dependent resurveys
    3. C. Corner records, cross-index plats, and accessory ties
    4. D. Recorded powers, conveyances, and title judgments

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The FAQ says legal-description information can be found "On your property tax bill or property deed" and "On plat maps," and also lists county land-record offices. Therefore option A matches the listed sources.

    Reference: Wyoming State Engineer's Office - FAQs — What is a legal description, ¶ 1