CST Level 1 Land Surveyor Certification Practice

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What is the function of stadia marks on a level?

To increase accuracy in measurements
To allow multiple measurements to be taken and averaged
To help determine instrument error
To measure horizontal angles

The correct answer is: To allow multiple measurements to be taken and averaged

Stadia marks on a level are specifically designed to facilitate repeated measurements, which can then be averaged for increased reliability. When using a leveling instrument equipped with stadia marks, surveyors can take multiple readings on various points, allowing them to calculate an average distance to improve accuracy. This technique enhances the precision of the measurement process by minimizing the impact of random errors that could affect a single reading. These marks do not directly increase accuracy per se but provide a method through which surveyors can ascertain more reliable measurements through averaging. Unlike other functions such as determining instrument error or measuring horizontal angles, which are served through different means and techniques in surveying, the primary utility of stadia marks is indeed tied to taking multiple measurements efficiently and calculating their average.