Free Maryland Law and Ethics Exam (Professional Land Surveyors) Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Maryland Law and Ethics Exam (Professional Land Surveyors) practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Which Maryland-authorized service is within professional land surveying but excluded from property line surveying?

   1. A.Platting a real-property boundary
   2. B.Designing road and street grades for site developmentCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Locating an easement boundary
   4. D.Resetting boundary monumentation

   Explanation: Maryland includes, for site development or subdivision, the preparation and design of plans for "road and street grades" within professional land surveying, while property line surveying excludes those services.

   Reference: Md Title 15 — Business Occupations and Professions Article §15-101(k)(1)(vi) and (l)(2)

2. 2Maryland rules require a licensee whose safety-related judgment is overruled to inform which party of the possible consequences?

   1. A.The field-equipment supplier
   2. B.The licensee's employer or clientCorrect answer: B
   3. C.The recorder of deeds
   4. D.The adjoining property owner

   Explanation: When the public is endangered, the rule says the licensee shall "inform the licensee’s employer or client of the possible consequences."

   Reference: .02 Responsibility to the Public. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.01.02

3. 3What must the top inscription of a newly set Maryland survey marker identify?

   1. A.The current property owner
   2. B.The responsible licensee or permit holderCorrect answer: B
   3. C.The field crew chief or technician
   4. D.The deed book and page reference

   Explanation: The inscription must identify "the licensee or a permit holder responsible for setting the survey marker."

   Reference: .03 Marker Identification. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.03.03A

4. 4A report omits relevant information and could lead the client to a fallacious conclusion. How does Maryland classify that conduct?

   1. A.MisconductCorrect answer: A
   2. B.A permissible scope limitation
   3. C.A recordkeeping deficiency only
   4. D.An acceptable preliminary-report practice

   Explanation: Maryland's misconduct definition includes "omitting relevant and pertinent information" when the omission could lead to a fallacious conclusion.

   Reference: .01 Definitions. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.04.01B(3)(b)(iii)

5. 5For work prepared under responsible charge, which authority must the Maryland licensee retain?

   1. A.Authority only to schedule field crews
   2. B.Authority only to select equipment
   3. C.Authority to make necessary revisionsCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Authority only to invoice the client

   Explanation: Responsible charge requires the licensee to have "authority to make necessary revisions to surveying documents" during preparation.

   Reference: .12 Business Practices. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.06.12F(1)

6. 6How many continuing professional competency units are generally required for a two-year Maryland renewal cycle?

   1. A.12
   2. B.16
   3. C.24Correct answer: C
   4. D.30

   Explanation: Renewal requires "a minimum of 24 CPC units" in each individual two-year renewal cycle.

   Reference: .03 Requirements. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.08.03A

7. 7A person offers Maryland boundary-survey services without the required license. Is that offer lawful?

   1. A.Yes, when no fieldwork occurs
   2. B.Yes, when a permit holder later reviews it
   3. C.No, unless a statutory exception authorizes itCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Yes, when the survey will not be recorded

   Explanation: Section 15-601 provides that a person may not "practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice" land surveying or property line surveying unless licensed by the Board.

   Reference: Md Title 15 — Business Occupations and Professions Article §15-601

8. 8Before paid public-policy remarks, which Maryland disclosure set is complete?

   1. A.Speaker identity and license number
   2. B.Sponsor identity and project number
   3. C.Speaker identity, sponsor identity, and pecuniary interestCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Sponsor identity and technical references

   Explanation: The licensee must identify himself or herself, disclose the party "on whose behalf the licensee is speaking," and reveal any pecuniary interest.

   Reference: .03 Public Statements, Reports, and Testimony. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.01.03A

9. 9Which wording satisfies Maryland's required inscription on a newly set property marker?

   1. A.Survey Point
   2. B.Boundary Evidence
   3. C.Prop. Mkr.Correct answer: C
   4. D.Control Only

   Explanation: The permitted wording is "Property Marker" or the abbreviations "Prop. Mark." or "Prop. Mkr."

   Reference: Md Comar 09 13 — COMAR 09.13.03.03B

10. 10Which supervision failure is expressly included in Maryland's definition of gross negligence?

    1. A.Negligently omitting a routine staff meeting
    2. B.Failing to document a performance review
    3. C.Delegating payroll approval to a manager
    4. D.Knowingly or recklessly failing to provide minimal supervisionCorrect answer: D

    Explanation: Gross negligence includes "Knowingly or recklessly failing to provide minimal supervision of employees engaged in surveying work."

    Reference: .01 Definitions. | Library of Maryland Regulations — COMAR 09.13.04.01B(1)(b)(ii)