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ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 1 TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
"Referring to General Stationing guidelines, R1 would be ___ than R2: A. Closer to the Centerline B. Closer to the Outside Shoulder C. Closer to the Inside Shoulder
D. Both A & C - CORRECT ANSWER Both A & C - Closer to the centerline & Closer to the Inside
shoulder" "While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes into the red zone indicating an unacceptable high
spot in the section, you then: - CORRECT ANSWER Mark the pavement where the needle first goes
into the red zone and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue."
"For Bridge Approach Slabs, the 15 foot Manual Straightedge should be set so ___ is on the Bridge Deck. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch"
"What do you need to know when manually checking the cross slope? A. The level length B. The Lane Width C. Height from the end of the level to pavement surface
D. Both A and C - CORRECT ANSWER Both A & C - The level length and the Height from the end of the
level to Pavement Surface" "When Paving 5 foot wide shoulders or open-graded friction course (FC-5), cores should be taken at the frequency of: A. 1 per 100 feet B. 5 per LOT C. 5 per Sublot D. 1 per 1,000 feet
E. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER E - None of the above"
"How should Asphalt Cores be stored when transporting in hot weather? - CORRECT ANSWER By
standing them upright in a cool, shady location." "Asphalt placed when the mix temperature is too low can cause which of the fallowing problems? A. Texture problems B. Density may not be achieved C. Ride or smoothness problems
D. All of the above
E. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D - All of the above"
"What is the most accepted way to take temperature of the hot mix asphalt in the truck? A. Use an infrared temperature gun and take readings over the side of the truck. B. Test in the middle third of the side of the truck C. Use a quick reading thermometer D. Both A & B
E. Both B & C - CORRECT ANSWER Both B & C - Test in the middle third of the side of the truck and
use a quick reading thermometer"
"What temperature is tack coat material corrected to for tack spread rate calculations? - CORRECT
ANSWER 60 degrees Fahrenheit"
"Tack Coats are required: A. Between successive lifts of asphalt base material B. On all structural course asphalt layers prior to constructing the next course C. Both A & B
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Both A & B - Between successive lifts of asphalt base
material and On all structural course asphalt layers prior to constructing the next course"
"True or False: The application rate for a PG 52-28 tack is the same as for an emulsion. - CORRECT
ANSWER False"
"A temperature corrected quantity of tack to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in gallons will be ___ than the original
measured amount measured at a higher temperature. - CORRECT ANSWER More"
"What are the units used in determining the Asphalt mix spread rate? - CORRECT ANSWER
lbs./Yds^2 (pounds / yards squared)"
"Using the random number sheet, what is required to calculate the core location on the roadway? -
CORRECT ANSWER Random tons, mix spread rate, width, and starting station"
"If the calculated core location is a distance of 543 feet from the starting station of 123+98, what is the
station number of the core? - CORRECT ANSWER 129+41"
"To convert from tons to Pounds: A. Multiply by 9 B. Divide by 9
"What is the master range tolerance for the temperature of the mix in a truck? - CORRECT ANSWER -
- 30 degrees Fahrenheit of the target mix temperature" "If a single load exceeds the established mix by -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit but is within the master range, the technician will monitor the temperature of every load until: A. The temperature of 5 consecutive loads are within -+ 20 degrees Fahrenheit of the target temperature B. The average of any 5 consecutive loads is within -+ 15 degrees Fahrenheit of the target C. Any single reading must be within -+ 25degrees Fahrenheit of the target D. The average of 5 consecutive loads is within -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the target temperature
E. Both B & C - CORRECT ANSWER Both B & C - The average of any 5 consecutive loads is within -+ 15
degrees Fahrenheit of the target and Any single reading must be within -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the target" "Given the target mix temperature of 290 degrees Fahrenheit and the following truck temperatures (280, 285, 295, 300, and 275 degrees Fahrenheit): A. No action is required, just document the results B. Reject the load exceeding the master range temperature target C. Check the next 5 loads to see if in tolerance and notify the plant
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER No action is required, just document the results"
"A tack truck distributor tank reading of 20/15 translates to: A. 20 gallons and 15 ounces B. 20 feet and 15 inches C. 20 inches or 15 millimeters
D. 20 inches and 15/16ths of an inch - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches and 15/16ths of an inch"
