Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination Content OutlineReal Estate Property and OwnershipEasy
A land surveyor is preparing a legal description for a new residential subdivision. They begin by establishing a permanent reference point, often a brass plate embedded in concrete, from which all subsequent measurements and angles will be derived. What is this foundational reference point called?
- APoint of beginning
- BMetes and bounds marker
- CSection corner
- DBenchmark
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Correct answer: D. Benchmark
A benchmark is a permanent marker of known elevation and location used as a reference point in surveying. It provides a stable and reliable starting point for accurate measurements across a larger area.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The point of beginning (POB) is the start of a metes and bounds description for a specific parcel, not the overall foundational reference for a large area.
- B. Metes and bounds describes property using monuments and directions, but 'marker' isn't the specific term for this foundational reference.
- C. A section corner is specific to the Rectangular Survey System and marks the corners of a section, not a general foundational reference point.
Benchmark
A permanent marker of known elevation and location used as a reference point in surveying.
- Establishes a fixed, reliable reference for measurements.
- Often a brass or bronze plate embedded in concrete or rock.
- Used to ensure accuracy and consistency in surveys.
Memory trick: BenchMARKS the START of accurate measurements.