The Regional Surveys Division shall maintain which item for every practicing GE?

• A. Index Card
• B. Employee File
• C. Passport
• D. Driving License

Answer: (A)

Maintaining a simple, accessible record for each practicing Geodetic Engineer in a region is the idea being tested. The Regional Surveys Division uses an index card format to store the essential details of every GE who is allowed to practice. This card serves as a quick reference for verifying licensure status and contacting the practitioner, and it can be updated as licenses are issued, renewed, or revoked. Typically, the card would include key identifiers and license information, enabling field offices to check who is authorized to practice and whether their credentials are current.

An index card is preferred here because it provides a compact, easily updateable record that can be handled efficiently across regional offices. In contrast, an employee file is an internal HR record and not the standardized regional registry for licensed professionals. Personal documents like a passport or driving license are not what the regional survey division uses to track professional practice or licensure.