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Georgia Land Surveyor License Exam (640-LA State Specific),
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Georgia Land Surveyor License Exam (640-LA State Specific), it is essential to master the
unique legal and technical requirements of the Peach State. The exam is divided into several
critical domains, ranging from historical boundary law to modern GPS standards.
Georgia Land Surveyor Exam Overview & Coverage Areas
The full examination (and the following batches of questions) covers:
• Georgia State Laws & Board Rules: O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 15, and Board Rules 180-1
through 180-12.
• Minimum Technical Standards (Rule 180-7): Horizontal/vertical accuracy,
monumentation, and map/plat requirements.
• Legal Aspects of Surveying: History of Georgia land systems (Headright vs. Land Lot),
Riparian rights, Adverse Possession (Prescription), and Unwritten Rights.
• Hydrology & Design: Georgia-specific storm water calculations, culvert design, and
runoff (for "Hydrology and Design Authorized" status).
• Recordation Standards: O.C.G.A. § 15-6-67 requirements for filing plats with the Clerk
of Superior Court.
Batch 1: Georgia State Laws, Board Rules & Technical Standards
Licensing and Ethics (O.C.G.A. 43-15 & Board Rule 180-6)
1. Which state official is the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
technically assigned to for administrative purposes?
• A) Governor
• B) Secretary of State
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• C) Attorney General
• D) Commissioner of Agriculture
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: The Board functions under the Secretary of State's Professional Licensing
Boards Division.
2. What is the minimum number of PDH (Professional Development Hours) required for a
Georgia Land Surveyor to renew their license biennially?
• A) 10 hours
• B) 15 hours
• C) 30 hours
• D) 45 hours
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Per Rule 180-11, registrants must complete 15 PDHs every two years.
3. Under O.C.G.A. 43-15-2, "Land Surveying" includes which of the following?
• A) Determination of property lines and corners
• B) Measurement of areas for legal descriptions
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• C) Evaluation of relevant law in the location of property
• D) All of the above
• Correct Answer: D
• Rationale: Georgia’s definition is broad, covering technical measurement, mathematical
principles, and legal evaluation.
4. A Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia may sign and seal documents prepared by:
• A) Any unlicensed surveyor in the county
• B) An employee under their direct supervisory control
• C) A friend who is also a licensed surveyor
• D) A client who provided a previous CAD file
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Rule 180-6-.03 strictly prohibits "plan-stamping"; the registrant must have
personal knowledge of and control over the work.
5. What is the primary purpose of the "Seal" of a Georgia Professional Land Surveyor?
• A) To make the document look official
• B) To certify the accuracy of the tax assessment
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• C) To indicate the registrant’s professional responsibility for the work
• D) To satisfy the requirements of the local zoning board
• Correct Answer: C
6. If a Georgia LS is convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, the Board has the power
to:
• A) Do nothing if it was in another state
• B) Issue a public reprimand only
• C) Revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license
• D) Fine the individual exactly $500
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Convictions of this nature are grounds for disciplinary action under O.C.G.A.
43-15-19.
7. "Rules of Professional Conduct" for Georgia surveyors are found in which Board Rule
chapter?
• A) 180-1
• B) 180-6
• C) 180-7
Georgia Land Surveyor License Exam (640-LA State Specific),
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Georgia Land Surveyor License Exam (640-LA State Specific), it is essential to master the
unique legal and technical requirements of the Peach State. The exam is divided into several
critical domains, ranging from historical boundary law to modern GPS standards.
Georgia Land Surveyor Exam Overview & Coverage Areas
The full examination (and the following batches of questions) covers:
• Georgia State Laws & Board Rules: O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 15, and Board Rules 180-1
through 180-12.
• Minimum Technical Standards (Rule 180-7): Horizontal/vertical accuracy,
monumentation, and map/plat requirements.
• Legal Aspects of Surveying: History of Georgia land systems (Headright vs. Land Lot),
Riparian rights, Adverse Possession (Prescription), and Unwritten Rights.
• Hydrology & Design: Georgia-specific storm water calculations, culvert design, and
runoff (for "Hydrology and Design Authorized" status).
• Recordation Standards: O.C.G.A. § 15-6-67 requirements for filing plats with the Clerk
of Superior Court.
Batch 1: Georgia State Laws, Board Rules & Technical Standards
Licensing and Ethics (O.C.G.A. 43-15 & Board Rule 180-6)
1. Which state official is the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
technically assigned to for administrative purposes?
• A) Governor
• B) Secretary of State
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• C) Attorney General
• D) Commissioner of Agriculture
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: The Board functions under the Secretary of State's Professional Licensing
Boards Division.
2. What is the minimum number of PDH (Professional Development Hours) required for a
Georgia Land Surveyor to renew their license biennially?
• A) 10 hours
• B) 15 hours
• C) 30 hours
• D) 45 hours
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Per Rule 180-11, registrants must complete 15 PDHs every two years.
3. Under O.C.G.A. 43-15-2, "Land Surveying" includes which of the following?
• A) Determination of property lines and corners
• B) Measurement of areas for legal descriptions
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• C) Evaluation of relevant law in the location of property
• D) All of the above
• Correct Answer: D
• Rationale: Georgia’s definition is broad, covering technical measurement, mathematical
principles, and legal evaluation.
4. A Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia may sign and seal documents prepared by:
• A) Any unlicensed surveyor in the county
• B) An employee under their direct supervisory control
• C) A friend who is also a licensed surveyor
• D) A client who provided a previous CAD file
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Rule 180-6-.03 strictly prohibits "plan-stamping"; the registrant must have
personal knowledge of and control over the work.
5. What is the primary purpose of the "Seal" of a Georgia Professional Land Surveyor?
• A) To make the document look official
• B) To certify the accuracy of the tax assessment
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• C) To indicate the registrant’s professional responsibility for the work
• D) To satisfy the requirements of the local zoning board
• Correct Answer: C
6. If a Georgia LS is convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, the Board has the power
to:
• A) Do nothing if it was in another state
• B) Issue a public reprimand only
• C) Revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license
• D) Fine the individual exactly $500
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Convictions of this nature are grounds for disciplinary action under O.C.G.A.
43-15-19.
7. "Rules of Professional Conduct" for Georgia surveyors are found in which Board Rule
chapter?
• A) 180-1
• B) 180-6
• C) 180-7
