This guide is tailored for surveying students and professionals in related scientific fields who are preparing for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam administered by NCEES. It offers an in-depth review of all seven sections of the FS Exam, complete with solutions. The author and contributors have developed 150 detailed questions designed to help candidates master the essential areas of study for effective exam preparation. The author is a licensed Land Surveyor, a former member of the Land Surveying Board, and an educator in the Land Surveying and Geomatics Program at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.

David Sherrill
Mr. David J. Sherrill is a distinguished Land Surveyor, Author, and Educator with a wealth of experience. He holds licenses as a Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Nebraska, and boasts over 50 years of combined experience in both private and public surveying. For 19 years, he has served as a faculty member at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), where he currently directs the Surveying and Geomatics program. Additionally, he is a former chair of the Land Surveying Licensing Board for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.
Mr. Sherrill has contributed extensively to the field through numerous articles on surveying education and practice, published in various multi-state and national professional outlets. His excellence has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards from both National (NSPS) and State Societies (IPLSA, MSPS), as well as accolades from SIUE. Notably, he was named Surveyor of the Year in 2024 by the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association.