I have two books for sale:
1) Mansour: Surveying Practice Exams and Solutions for CA Civil PE License, 1st Edition - A little wear with no marks on pages $40 (including shipping)
2) Chelapti: Section 21 Engineering Surveying, Volume VII - Used with some highlights in the first couple of...
Checked the database on several computers and iPhone to make sure it wasn't a joke...I PASSED (civil PE). Waited on Surveys. 5th attempt overall. Finally.
When you calculate Point B you should get approximately (x,y) ---> (23174, 22934). This is a great example to NOT trust the picture of the problem. If you were to plot points B and C, B to C is actually heading to the NE direction (positive departure and positive latitude). Use inverse...
It's great to hear that I'm not alone. I'm sure we will eventually pass it.
@cowboy - How's mansour's reference manual compared to Reza's. I'm thinking of buying the reference material, practice problems, and sample exam. Your input is greatly appreciated.
@ptatohed - You will eventually...
As frustrating as it sounds, I will need to take Surveys again this April 2011 to finally get my CA PE Civil license.
First time - Attempted all 3, failed all 3 (I took all 3 review classes and spread them out for a year before taking the exam)
Second time - Attempted Seimic/Surveys, Passed...