Free Delaware Drainage and Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Under Delaware law, which description best defines responsible charge of land-surveying work?

   1. A. Direct control and personal direction requiring initiative, professional skill, and independent judgment
   2. B. Daily contact used to decide whether site presence is needed
   3. C. Instructions covering procedures, data, reference plats, and scope when no site visit is warranted
   4. D. Review and checking of every field and office assignment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A is correct. 24 Del. C. §2702(7) defines responsible charge as direct control and personal direction of the work requiring initiative, professional skill, and independent judgment. The controlling text states: “direct control and personal direction” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. §2702(7)

2. 2What minimum contact does Delaware require when a PLS directly supervises field-crew personnel?

   1. A. Contact at the start of each month
   2. B. Daily contact
   3. C. One site visit per week
   4. D. Contact only when a boundary dispute occurs

   Answer: B

   Explanation: B is correct. The Delaware definition states that direct supervision of field-crew personnel requires daily contact so the PLS can determine whether on-site presence is needed. The controlling text states: “requires daily contact” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Admincode 24 2700 Current — 24 DE Admin. Code 2700 §2.0, Direct Supervision

3. 3Which named examination is Delaware-specific and required in addition to the NCEES surveying examinations?

   1. A. Delaware Drainage and Jurisprudence Examination
   2. B. Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam
   3. C. Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) Exam
   4. D. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A is correct. The FS and PS are the NCEES components; the drainage and Delaware-law examination is the state-specific component. The controlling text states: “the principles of surveying, the fundamentals of surveying, and the written 2-hour examination on drainage and Delaware law” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — Required Examinations

4. 4Does Delaware's direct-supervision rule require a PLS to be physically present on every surveying project?

   1. A. Yes, for every project without exception
   2. B. Yes, but only on projects lasting more than one day
   3. C. No; the PLS decides when a site visit is necessary using professional judgment
   4. D. No; field crews alone decide whether a PLS should visit

   Answer: C

   Explanation: C is correct. Section 2.0 says physical presence on every project is not required, but only the PLS may determine whether a site visit is warranted. The controlling text states: “The physical presence of a PLS on every type of surveying project is not required.” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Admincode 24 2700 Current — 24 DE Admin. Code 2700 §2.0, Direct Supervision

5. 5How long is the written Delaware drainage and law examination designated by statute?

   1. A. One hour
   2. B. Two hours
   3. C. Three hours
   4. D. Four hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: B is correct. Section 2706(a)(4) directs the Board to designate a written, two-hour examination on drainage and Delaware law. The controlling text states: “a written, 2-hour examination on drainage and the Delaware law” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. §2706(a)(4)

6. 6Which Delaware supervision duty applies to every assignment performed by both field and office survey personnel?

   1. A. Maintain daily contact with the field crew
   2. B. Make a site visit when professional judgment finds it necessary
   3. C. Instruct personnel about procedures, data, reference plats, and scope
   4. D. Review and check the assignment

   Answer: D

   Explanation: D is correct. Delaware's direct-supervision definition requires all assignments by both field and office personnel to be reviewed and checked by the supervising PLS. The controlling text states: “shall be reviewed and checked by the PLS providing direct supervision” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Admincode 24 2700 Current — 24 DE Admin. Code 2700 §2.0, Direct Supervision

7. 7How frequently must a Delaware professional land-surveyor license be renewed?

   1. A. Biennially
   2. B. Annually
   3. C. Every three years
   4. D. Every five years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A is correct. 24 Del. C. §2711 expressly provides that each license shall be renewed biennially. The controlling text states: “Each license shall be renewed biennially” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. §2711

8. 8What score passes Delaware's drainage and law examination?

   1. A. 60% or higher
   2. B. 70% or higher
   3. C. 75% or higher
   4. D. 65% or higher

   Answer: D

   Explanation: D is correct. 24 DE Admin. Code 2700 §6.0 states that a passing score is 65% or higher. The controlling text states: “A passing score on the exam shall be 65% or higher.” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Admincode 24 2700 Current — 24 DE Admin. Code 2700 §6.0

9. 9Under 24 Del. C. §2711, how is the statutory late-renewal fee calculated?

   1. A. One-half of the unpaid renewal fee
   2. B. Equal to the unpaid renewal fee
   3. C. Twice the unpaid renewal fee
   4. D. Three times the unpaid renewal fee

   Answer: C

   Explanation: C is correct. Section 2711 requires a late fee equivalent to twice the sum of the unpaid renewal fee. The controlling text states: “twice the sum of the unpaid renewal fee” This directly controls the stated answer.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. §2711

10. 10A Delaware license holder changes a business address. By when must the Board be notified in writing under the current regulation?

    1. A. Within 5 days
    2. B. Within 10 days
    3. C. Within 30 days
    4. D. At the next biennial renewal

    Answer: B

    Explanation: B is correct. Section 9.1.2 requires written notice of specified contact or trade-name changes within 10 days of the change. The controlling text states: “within 10 days of the change” This directly controls the stated answer.

    Reference: Admincode 24 2700 Current — 24 DE Admin. Code 2700 §9.1.2