Markers that are used to mark cut, fill, grade information, underground utilities, or other survey points are called ________.

• A. Stakes
• B. Benchmarks
• C. Profile
• D. Slope stakes

Answer: (A)

Markers used to mark cut, fill, grade information, underground utilities, or other survey points are called stakes. They provide physical reference points on the ground that guide earthmoving work, showing where to excavate to the right depth, where to add fill, and where utilities or other design features lie. Stakes are placed by surveyors and often color-coded or labeled with elevations and notes so operators can follow the plan accurately. Other terms like benchmarks refer to fixed reference elevations used for vertical control, slope stakes indicate a specific slope at a point, and profiles describe the vertical alignment, but the general term that covers all these on-site markers is stakes.