Which term describes information based on incorrect and inaccurate surveys?

• A. Technical errors
• B. Hidden defects in public records
• C. Title insurance
• D. Suit quiet title

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how errors in measurement and mapping are categorized. When a survey contains mistakes, the information derived from it—like parcel boundaries, dimensions, or encumbrances—can be incorrect or unreliable. This kind of issue is described as technical errors. It highlights that the data produced by the survey isn’t accurate due to miscalibration, misreading, or transcription mistakes, which can mislead decisions about property lines and rights.

Hidden defects in public records refer to issues found within the records themselves, not inaccuracies in a survey. Title insurance protects against defects in title rather than survey accuracy, and a suit to quiet title is a legal action to resolve ownership disputes, not a description of data quality.