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Key Facts: Wyoming Land Surveyor Exam Exam
2 hrs
State-Specific Exam Length
Wyoming Board of PE & PLS
$100
State-Specific Exam Fee
Wyoming Board of PE & PLS
FS + PS
Required NCEES Exams
Wyoming Board of PE & PLS
Title 33 Ch. 29
Wyoming Surveying Law
Wyoming Statutes
037-3
Board Administrative Rules
Wyo. Code R.
6th + Wind River
Wyoming PLSS Meridians
BLM / GLO records
100
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Wyoming requires passing the NCEES FS and PS exams plus a two-hour, 50-question Wyoming state-specific examination ($100, 70% to pass) and an official Wyoming take-home examination ($100); comity applicants also take a Law and Ethics exam. The state-specific blueprint gives 12 questions to the PLSS and the rest to Wyoming water rights, corner records and monumentation, subdivisions, the practice act, recording, research sources, title transfer, riparian boundaries, oil and gas well locations, and adverse possession. This free bank provides 100 practice questions with detailed explanations.
Sample Wyoming Land Surveyor Exam Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Wyoming Land Surveyor Exam exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 300+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which board regulates professional land surveyors in Wyoming?
2Which national examinations must a Wyoming PLS applicant pass in addition to the Wyoming requirements?
3Approximately how long is the Wyoming state-specific land surveyor examination?
4Wyoming surveyor licensing statutes are primarily found in which part of Wyoming Statutes?
5Which administrative rules govern the Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors?
6What is the principal meridian governing most of the PLSS in Wyoming?
7Which second principal meridian, in addition to the Sixth, was used in Wyoming?
8In the PLSS, how many sections are nominally contained in a standard township?
9How are the 36 sections of a PLSS township numbered?
10Which BLM manual provides the controlling principles for restoring PLSS corners?
About the Wyoming Land Surveyor Exam Exam
The Wyoming Land Surveyor State Examination is the Wyoming-specific component of professional land surveyor (PLS) licensure, administered by the Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors in addition to the national NCEES FS and PS exams. It covers the U.S. Public Land Survey System as applied in Wyoming, Wyoming surveying statutes (W.S. Title 33, Chapter 29) and Board rules, Wyoming boundary and water-boundary law, legal descriptions, and standards of practice.
Exam sponsor: Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Wyoming state-specific exam (50 questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass) + Wyoming take-home exam in addition to NCEES FS+PS (official WY Board); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
2 hours (state-specific)
Passing Score
70% (state-specific exam)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Water Rights
4 of 50 questions: Wyoming water law (W.S. Title 41) and State Engineer surface water, ground water and Board of Control rules
Public Land Survey System
12 questions: the rectangular survey system and corner restoration under the BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions (2009)
Corner Records & Monument Perpetuation
5 questions: corner perpetuation and filing (W.S. 33-29-901 through 910 and Board rules)
Monumentation
4 questions: Board monument standards
Subdivisions
4 questions
Practice Act
6 questions: W.S. 33-29-201 and 33-29-801 and Board rules on definitions, license renewal and the practice of land surveying
Recording & Filing Surveys
4 questions
Research Sources
2 questions
Title Transfer
2 questions
Riparian Boundaries
2 questions
Oil & Gas Well Locations
3 questions: well staking and survey requirements (W.S. 30-5-402 and Oil and Gas Commission rules)
Adverse Possession & Prescriptive Rights
2 questions
Preparing for the Wyoming Land Surveyor Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% (state-specific exam)
- Assessment: Wyoming state-specific exam (50 questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass) + Wyoming take-home exam in addition to NCEES FS+PS (official WY Board); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: 2 hours (state-specific)
- Exam / certification fees: $100 state-specific exam + $100 take-home exam Official sources
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Wyoming Land Surveyor Exam: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Wyoming land surveyor state examination cover?
The Wyoming state-specific exam covers the U.S. Public Land Survey System as applied in Wyoming (the Sixth Principal and Wind River meridians, section subdivision, corner restoration, and proportionate measurement), Wyoming surveying statutes under W.S. Title 33, Chapter 29 and Board rules 037-3 Wyo. Code R., Wyoming boundary and water-boundary law, legal descriptions, and Wyoming standards of practice and ethics.
What exams must I pass for Wyoming PLS licensure?
Wyoming requires the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam, the NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam, a roughly two-hour Wyoming state-specific examination, and an official Wyoming Board take-home examination. Comity (reciprocity) applicants also take a Wyoming Law and Ethics examination.
How long is the Wyoming state-specific surveying exam and what does it cost?
The Wyoming state-specific surveying examination is two hours long and has 50 questions worth two points each. Its fee is $100, and the Wyoming take-home exam costs another $100. These are in addition to the NCEES FS and PS examination fees and the $100 Wyoming application fee.
Who sets the passing score for the Wyoming state-specific exam?
The Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors sets the standard: the state-specific exam's passing score is 70% or above. Examinees get a pass/fail result, and those who fail are told which subject areas scored 70% or less.
Which principal meridians govern the PLSS in Wyoming?
The Sixth Principal Meridian governs the original public land surveys for most of Wyoming, while the Wind River Meridian governs surveys associated with the Wind River (Shoshone) area in west-central Wyoming. Surveyors must identify and use the correct controlling meridian and records for their work area.
Is this Wyoming land surveyor practice test free?
Yes. This bank provides 100 free Wyoming-focused practice questions with detailed answer explanations covering PLSS application, Wyoming surveying law, boundary and water-boundary law, and standards of practice, with no paywall.