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Preliminary Survey

RefLevel 5+The Lab

To complete Preliminary Survey, locate the testing area blueprint flash drive in The Lab (2 objectives in total).

Preliminary Survey Tarkov quest

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Objectives

  • Locate the testing area blueprint flash drive in The Lab

    The Lab

  • Obtain the testing area blueprint flash drive in The Lab

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Walkthrough Overview

Preliminary Survey is a Ref task available from player level 5 taking place on The Lab. There are 2 objectives: locate the testing area blueprint flash drive in The Lab and obtain the testing area blueprint flash drive in The Lab. Work through the objectives in the order listed above. The in-game tracker shows progress per objective, and Ref accepts the handoff via your hideout once everything is complete.

Task Information

Given by
Ref
Location
The Lab
Kappa Required
No
Level Required
Level 5

Quest Chain

Previous
None - Starting quest
Leads to
None - End of chain

Rewards

  • +14,500 EXP

Frequently Asked Questions

What level do I need to start Preliminary Survey?
Preliminary Survey unlocks at player level 5 from Ref.
Is Preliminary Survey required for the Kappa container?
No, Preliminary Survey is not on the Kappa container requirement list, so you can skip it if you are only chasing Kappa progress.
What are the rewards for Preliminary Survey?
Completing Preliminary Survey rewards 14,500 EXP. Trader reputation changes are listed in the Rewards section below.

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