ALTA Practice Exam – Complete Prep Resource

The appropriate choice for the material hard copies of the plat or map should be made from is durable and dimensionally stable material. This type of material is essential because maps and plats often serve as legal documents that may be referenced in various transactions or disputes regarding property boundaries and land use.

Durability ensures that the document can withstand handling, environmental factors, and the test of time without degrading or becoming illegible. Dimensionally stable materials help maintain the accuracy of the map's representations, as any warping or shrinking could lead to discrepancies in measurements or property boundaries.

While other materials like standard printer paper might be easily accessible, they do not provide the necessary strength or stability, making them unsuitable for documents that require precision and longevity. Plastic sheets could be durable, but they might not convey the necessary detail in prints as effectively as the proper stable material designed for such applications. Newsprint quality paper, on the other hand, does not offer substantial durability and is generally intended for temporary uses rather than official documents.