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CA PLSFSPS

Domain 1: Surveying Processes & Methods

16-24%
80 questions8 of 8 topics covered
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FS1-AInstrumentation (GNSS, levels, total stations, scanners, UAS)
29qQuiz
FS1-BGNSS/GPS surveys (static, kinematic, OPUS, real-time)
7qQuiz
FS1-CControl surveys (horizontal, vertical, network design)
2qfew
FS1-DCadastral surveys (PLSS, boundary, metes and bounds)
30qQuiz
FS1-ETopographic surveys
3qfew
FS1-FConstruction surveys
2qfew
FS1-GLand development (subdivision, environmental, flood plains)
4qfew
FS1-HField documentation and record keeping
3qfew

Domain 2: Mapping Processes & Methods

14-21%
35 questions5 of 6 topics covered
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FS2-AMap concepts (scaling, symbols, contours, cartography)
18qQuiz
FS2-BMap types (plan/profile, plat, ROS, ALTA, topographic)
3qfew
FS2-CCAD (2D, 3D, BIM)
0q
FS2-DGIS (projections, coordinate systems, spatial analysis)
8qQuiz
FS2-EDigital terrain modeling (TIN, DSM, DEM)
2qfew
FS2-FPhotogrammetry and remote sensing (LiDAR, UAS, satellite)
4qfew

Domain 3: Boundary Law & Real Property

19-29%
161 questions10 of 10 topics covered
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FS3-APublic records and descriptions (land descriptions, ownership)
31qQuiz
FS3-BCommon law principles (controlling elements, unwritten rights)
34qQuiz
FS3-CEasements (granted, implied, prescriptive)
22qQuiz
FS3-DSimultaneous and sequential conveyances
1qfew
FS3-EMetes and bounds
19qQuiz
FS3-FPLSS fundamentals
18qQuiz
FS3-GWater law (riparian, littoral rights)
11qQuiz
FS3-HSources of law (federal, state, local, common)
1qfew
FS3-IEncumbrances (covenants, mortgages, liens)
7qQuiz
FS3-JReal property law (deeds, chains of title)
17qQuiz

Domain 4: Surveying Principles & Geodesy

13-20%
19 questions3 of 3 topics covered
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FS4-ABasic surveying (horizontal, vertical, route, magnetic declination)
15qQuiz
FS4-BGeodesy (spherical trig, geodetic coordinates, geoid modeling)
3qfew
FS4-CApplied geodesy (datums, SPCS, map projections, transformations)
1qfew

Domain 5: Survey Computations

17-26%
24 questions10 of 10 topics covered
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FS5-ACoordinate geometry
8qQuiz
FS5-BTraverse closure and adjustments
2qfew
FS5-CLeveling (differential, trigonometric, reciprocal, precise)
2qfew
FS5-DLeast squares adjustments
2qfew
FS5-EArea calculations
1qfew
FS5-FHorizontal curves (arc/chord definition, formulas)
3qfew
FS5-GVertical curves (formulas, grade changes)
1qfew
FS5-HVolume calculations (mass diagrams, earthwork)
1qfew
FS5-ISpreadsheets
2qfew
FS5-JSlopes and grades
2qfew

Domain 6: Business Concepts

11-17%
23 questions8 of 8 topics covered
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FS6-AProject planning (resource management, scheduling, cost estimation)
13qQuiz
FS6-BSafety (signage, first aid, safety equipment)
1qfew
FS6-CLiabilities (negligence, errors and omissions)
2qfew
FS6-DContracts (scope of work, specifications)
2qfew
FS6-ESupervision (team leadership, personnel management)
1qfew
FS6-FProject documentation and record management
1qfew
FS6-GEthics (surveyor canons, model rules)
2qfew
FS6-HCommunication (written, oral, conflict resolution)
1qfew

Domain 7: Applied Math & Statistics

10-15%
28 questions4 of 4 topics covered
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FS7-ACollege mathematics (trig, analytic geometry, calculus, linear algebra)
7qQuiz
FS7-BProbability and statistics (mean, median, mode, hypothesis testing)
2qfew
FS7-CMeasurement science (error analysis, propagation, positional accuracy)
17qQuiz
FS7-DQuantitative reasoning (data validation, blunder detection, redundancy)
2qfew

Study by Subject

Practice questions grouped by theme across all modules.

GNSS & GPS

GPS/GNSS methods, corrections, networks, and satellite positioning.

36 questionsStart Quiz →

Boundary & PLSS

Cadastral surveys, PLSS fundamentals, boundary law, and conveyances.

132 questionsStart Quiz →

Computations & Math

COGO, traverse, curves, areas, volumes, statistics, and error analysis.

46 questionsStart Quiz →

Geodesy & Datums

Geodetic coordinates, datums, state plane, and map projections.

19 questionsStart Quiz →

Mapping & GIS

Cartography, CAD/BIM, GIS, DTMs, photogrammetry, and remote sensing.

35 questionsStart Quiz →

Construction & Topo

Construction surveys, topographic mapping, and land development.

9 questionsStart Quiz →

Legal Principles

Public records, easements, conveyances, water law, and encumbrances.

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Business & Ethics

Project management, safety, liability, contracts, and professional ethics.

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Boundary Control Practice Questions

Practice questions covering boundary law and legal principles for the CA PLS exam.

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Easements Practice Questions

Practice questions covering easement concepts, creation, termination, and California-specific requirements for the CA PLS exam.

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Evidence and Procedures Practice Questions

Practice questions covering survey evidence and boundary location procedures for the CA PLS exam.

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GPS/GNSS Positioning Practice Questions

Practice questions covering GPS/GNSS positioning concepts for the CA PLS exam.

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PLSS Manual Practice Questions

Practice questions covering Public Land Survey System concepts from the BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions 2009, essential for the CA PLS exam.

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