Fundamentals of Surveying: Sample Examination, Third Edition [Paperback]

George M. Cole PE PLS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1591260469 | ISBN-13: 978-1591260462 | Edition: Third Edition

Surveyors agree that taking a sample examination is the best way to learn where to focus additional study time. Fundamentals of Surveying Sample Examination simulates the actual exam in every aspect, from the format and level of difficulty to the time limit and number of problems.

The most realistic practice for the FS exam Two 4-hour sessions, each containing 85 multiple-choice problems Step-by-step solutions help you check your solving methods Mentally prepares you for the pressure of working under timed conditions Helps you identify topics that require extra review

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Professional Publications, Inc.; Third Edition edition (November 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591260469
• ISBN-13: 978-1591260462
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Product is misrepresented, April 7, 2010

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Joe the engineer (Calif.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Principles and Practice of Land Surveying Sample Examination (Plastic Comb)

This product label specifically states that the 1000 sample problems thet are both seismic and surveying. They are all surveying and no seismic. Also some of the surveying problems are poorly written and riddled with mistakes. Example: I select A as the answer and it states that my answer is wrong and C is the correct answer but their answer matches A not C. Don't believe the five star ratings. Click on see all my reviews for the five star ratings which are obviously a scam. Boy these folks take a lot of professional exams ranging from Civil Engineering to other exams that have nothing to do with engineering at all. Wait a minute, What is this? A different title and Author! These reviews were written for California Seismic and Surveying Principles Simulation Software 1000 questions! How did they get posted for Principles and Practice of Land Surveying Sample Examination which isn't available yet? This isn't fair to Mr. Cole!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good example examination for PLS, December 28, 2007

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Rod Man "Big Daddy" (Cedar Rapids, Ia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Surveying: Sample Examination, Third Edition (Paperback)

Good sample exam for PLS examinees. Gives you a good feel of what to expect on the PLS exam itself. It is setup in very much the same way the actual NCEES exam is setup.

The negative is that the cost is rather high for a 25 question sample exam that I was able to run through in less than an hour.

Recommendation: If you are in a cost crunch in purchasing a number books to study from, I would purchase this book last. I would start by purchasing the 1001 Fundamentals of Surveying book. Much more information is provided in that book for about the same cost. If cost is not an concern, I found it somewhat useful just for the comfort level of what to expect on the exam itself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars false in advertising - no seismic problems, March 27, 2010

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Mela (San Diego) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Principles and Practice of Land Surveying Sample Examination (Plastic Comb)

There are 20 tests with 50 problems each, ALL SURVEY, NONE SEISMIC. I contacted the publisher by phone and email, no answer...What is going on, am I the only one not finding the seismic???
Who wrote all the 5 starts reviews so far?? I'll post again if I hear back for the publisher, but looks like this is a disappointing return.