ALTA Practice Exam – Complete Prep Resource

In an ALTA NSPS Land Title Survey, it is essential that all dimensions are shown as horizontal ground dimensions because this practice provides a clear and accurate representation of the boundaries and relationships of the surveyed property in relation to the surrounding land. Horizontal dimensions reflect the true layout and scale of the property, which is crucial for title verification and for potential development or usage assessments.

Providing horizontal ground dimensions allows for easier interpretation of the survey results by all stakeholders, including title companies, buyers, sellers, and lenders, ensuring that everyone has a consistent understanding of the property’s layout. This inclusion is vital for determining the exact perimeter of lots, easements, setbacks, and potential encroachments, as having this clear dimensional information supports sound decision-making in real estate transactions.

Other options do not fulfill the requirements set by the ALTA NSPS standards. Vertical measurements, for example, are important for specific engineering or architectural purposes but do not replace the necessity of horizontal dimensions in a comprehensive survey. Displaying only dimensions that differ from the record would omit crucial information that may be relevant for thorough understanding of the property boundaries, while suggesting dimensions are optional if a new description is prepared undermines the requirement for clarity and completeness in the survey.