CA PLS Exam Preparation
Comprehensive preparation for the California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) exam. Based on the January 2025 Test Plan with 6 modules and 57 topics. Content adapted from CalTrans LS/LSIT Video Exam Preparation Course materials.
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Module 1: Business Practices and Project Management
1Explaining Land Surveying to the Public2Proposals and Contracts3Procuring Surveying Services4Directing Personnel5Coordinating with Third Parties6Project Standards7Project Execution Planning8Monument Preservation9Managing a Surveying Business10Subdivision Map Act11Professional Land Surveyors Act12Conflicts of Interest
Module 2: Research, Project Planning and Preparation
Module 3: Field Operations and Investigations
Module 4: Analysis and Evaluation
33Analyzing Field Evidence and Documentation34Evaluating Historic vs. Measured Accuracy35Spatial Relationships of Maps and Data36Boundary Location Conflicts37Title Conflicts38Survey Adjustments (Least Squares, Error Analysis)39Quality Assurance and Control40Reconciling Deeds with Field Evidence41Technology Limitations in Practice
Module 5: Mapping and Document Preparation
Lesson 7
State-Regulated Maps
State-Regulated Maps
Overview
California law regulates specific survey map types, prescribing their content, format, and filing requirements. Surveyors must understand these requirements to prepare compliant documents.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Record of Survey requirements
- Prepare compliant Corner Records
- Meet subdivision map requirements
- Navigate the filing process
Key Concepts
Record of Survey
Required content per Section 8762:
- Title block information
- Basis of bearings statement
- Monument information
- Found and set corners
- Record and measured data
- Surveyor's statement
Corner Record
Requirements per Section 8772:
- Monument description
- Location ties
- Relationship to record
- Surveyor identification
- Date of survey
Subdivision Maps
Parcel and Final Map requirements:
- Content per Subdivision Map Act
- Local agency additions
- Processing and approval
- Recording requirements
Filing Procedures
Map submission process:
- Agency review
- Required corrections
- Approval procedures
- Recording and indexing
Key Terms
- Section 8762: Record of Survey content requirements
- Section 8771: When Record of Survey is required
- Corner Record: Filed document for survey monuments
Practice Questions
- Under what circumstances is a Record of Survey required in California?
- What information must be included on a Corner Record?
Based on CalTrans LS/LSIT Video Exam Preparation Course materials.