MAPPING REVIEW

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Question 1/10

What mapping tool should be used for marking a single property if the property does not fit under the 'Draw Circle' tool?

'Draw Line' tool

'Draw Square' tool

'Draw Polygon' tool

'Draw Intersection' tool

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Well done! The 'Draw Polygon' tool should be used if any portion of the dig site extends beyond the 'Draw Circle' buffer, ensuring notification of all Member Operators.

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Question 2/10

If an address doesn't appear on the map, what additional information is required?

A neighboring reference address or directions to the site

GPS coordinates

Property owner's name

Intersection details

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Excellent! Providing a neighboring reference or directions is necessary when the address doesn't appear on the map to ensure accurate mapping.

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Question 3/10

When marking multiple addresses on the same locate, which mapping tool should be used?

'Draw Line' tool

'Draw Circle' tool

'Draw Square' tool

'Draw Polygon' tool

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Great job! The 'Draw Polygon' tool should be used to mark multiple addresses, ensuring all property boundaries are covered for notification of all Member Operators.

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Question 4/10

Which tool should be utilized for marking an intersection on the map?

'Draw Line' tool

'Draw Polygon' tool

'Draw Circle' tool

'Draw Square' tool

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Perfect! The 'Draw Circle' tool is the correct mapping tool for marking intersections on the map.

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Question 5/10

What should be specified when marking a divided roadway?

Lanes to be marked

Starting point only

End point only

Direction of the locate only

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Well done! It's important to specify which lanes of the divided roadway need to be marked.

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Question 6/10

What term should be entered within the Street/Address field for an unnamed road?

The closest property address

The nearest named road to the dig site

The intersecting street

'Unknown’

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Excellent! 'Unknown’ should be entered within the Street/Address field for an unnamed road.

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Question 7/10

What should be done if a new road is not visible on the map?

Inform the caller that the road can’t be located as it is not visible on the map

Map the full property boundaries surrounding the road

Request that the caller email a map of the dig site area

Map the nearest visible road

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Great job! Map the full property boundaries surrounding a road not visible on the map.

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Question 8/10

Which tool should be used when marking the map for linear locates?

'Draw Line' tool

'Draw Circle' tool

'Draw Polygon' tool

'Buffer Street or Map Feature’ tool

RIght!

Perfect! The 'Draw Line' tool is the right choice for marking all linear locates, including roadways, ramps, utility rights-of-way, railroad tracks, etc.

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Question 9/10

What are the consequences ofincorrect mapping?

Members may be notified unnecessarily

Members may incur increased expenses

Member Operators may be left off the notice

All of the above are possible.

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Great job! Avoid issues resulting from incorrect mapping by mapping the full property boundaries surrounding the dig site, mapping to the road, and using the correct mapping tool.

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CONGRATS!

You're on your way to becoming a mapping marvel!!!

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