Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Ontario surveyors must adhere to specific statutes when conducting their duties. Which statement is accurate?

1. Must comply with the Plan of Survey Act when establishing lines and boundaries in the preparation of a survey.

2. Must comply with the Surveyor's Act in regard to lines and boundaries being established when preparing a survey.

3. Must comply with the Surveys Act when it comes to personal conduct involving the code of ethics and standards of practice for surveyors.

4. Must only comply with one statute, the Surveyor's Act, when performing their duties as surveyors.

5. Must pass an annual review by the Surveyor's Association.

6. Must register with the National Surveyor Board annually.

The correct answer is: Must comply with the Surveyor's Act in regard to lines and boundaries being established when preparing a survey.

The correct statement highlights that Ontario surveyors must comply with the Surveyor's Act specifically concerning the establishment of lines and boundaries during the preparation of a survey. This Act sets out the legal framework and professional standards that surveyors must follow to ensure accuracy and integrity in their work. The Surveyor's Act governs various aspects of the surveying profession, including the qualifications required to practice, the responsibilities of surveyors when marking property lines and preparing surveys, and the enforcement of professional conduct. Adhering to this act is crucial for surveyors not only to maintain the profession's standards but also to protect the interests of property owners and the public. While other statutes, like the Plan of Survey Act, contain relevant provisions regarding surveying practices, they do not specifically address the comprehensive duties related to lines and boundaries to the same extent as the Surveyor's Act. Additionally, focusing solely on a single statute or requiring annual reviews or registrations with other boards is not as directly relevant to the primary obligations of surveyors regarding boundary establishment.