Target Rod

Front

Some target rods are equipped with a sliding sight in order to make reading the target rod over long distances possible. The majority of agricultural target rods are self-reading and do not require a sliding sight. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The alternating black and white segments on a target rod represent _______________.

Back

one hundredth of a foot

Front

Black numbers on the target rod represent: one foot, one tenth of a foot, one hundredth of a foot, none of these are correct

Back

one tenth of a foot

Front

When reading the values associated with the black segments on a self-reading target rod, the top of the black segments always represent _______ values.

Back

even

Front

Referring to the black segments on a self-reading target rod, some segments display a pointed, angular end. The pointed end of the black segment represents:

Back

0.10 and 0.05 of a foot marks

Front

When reading a self-reading target rod, the bottom of the black segments represent ________ values.

Back

odd

Front

The large red numbers on a self-reading target rod represent ________.

Back

foot marks

Front

When using a target rod on sloping land, the target rod may need to be __________.

Back

fully extended

Front

The rod person should hold the target rod lightly, balancing the rod on a vertical position. If the target rod is not held vertical, readings will be ____________.

Back

too high and inaccurate

Front

The rod person should hold the target rod by placing his or her fingers ____________.

Back

only on the edges of the target rod