NEVADA A-7 EXCAVATING AND GRADING
PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
◉ Track Loader. Answer: an engineering vehicle consisting of a
tracked chassis with a loader for digging and loading material
◉ Bobcat. Answer: is a small, rigid-frame, engine-powered machine
with lift arms used to rough and fine grade a lot
◉ Bulldozer. Answer: a powerful tractor with a broad upright blade
at the front for clearing ground
◉ If the excavation is not to phase specifications, who absorbs the
cost to correct?. Answer: The excavating contractor
◉ What should you do with topsoil that is on the lot. Answer: Save
enough for the backfill and then put the rest in a stockpile for future
use
◉ Name three things that should be considered when excavating a
foundation that has excess dirt?. Answer: a. Haling Costs
b. Amount of backfill
C.future Digs
, ◉ What is a foundation overdig?. Answer: The area excavated
beyond the dimensions given for the actual footer. It enables the
footer and poured wall contractors freedom to work safely
◉ What is the minimum over dig in your area for full foindation,
kneewall foundation, crawl space and slab foundations?. Answer: 1.
We don't use full foundations but i would say 3'
2. Knee walls we don't use either but the answer is 2'
3. Crawl space is 2'
4. Slab foundations don't need any over dig
◉ Since equipment should not travel on pavement or curbs without
protection, what types of things can be used for protection?. Answer:
Rubber mats, built up soil bases, wood planks
◉ Name two ways to protect an excavation from freezing. Answer: 1.
Straw and poly
2. Leave excavation 8-12" until excavation
◉ What should be accomplished by the rough grading of a lot?.
Answer: Swales and driveway grades are to be established and the
rough grade should be 4-6" from final grade.
PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
◉ Track Loader. Answer: an engineering vehicle consisting of a
tracked chassis with a loader for digging and loading material
◉ Bobcat. Answer: is a small, rigid-frame, engine-powered machine
with lift arms used to rough and fine grade a lot
◉ Bulldozer. Answer: a powerful tractor with a broad upright blade
at the front for clearing ground
◉ If the excavation is not to phase specifications, who absorbs the
cost to correct?. Answer: The excavating contractor
◉ What should you do with topsoil that is on the lot. Answer: Save
enough for the backfill and then put the rest in a stockpile for future
use
◉ Name three things that should be considered when excavating a
foundation that has excess dirt?. Answer: a. Haling Costs
b. Amount of backfill
C.future Digs
, ◉ What is a foundation overdig?. Answer: The area excavated
beyond the dimensions given for the actual footer. It enables the
footer and poured wall contractors freedom to work safely
◉ What is the minimum over dig in your area for full foindation,
kneewall foundation, crawl space and slab foundations?. Answer: 1.
We don't use full foundations but i would say 3'
2. Knee walls we don't use either but the answer is 2'
3. Crawl space is 2'
4. Slab foundations don't need any over dig
◉ Since equipment should not travel on pavement or curbs without
protection, what types of things can be used for protection?. Answer:
Rubber mats, built up soil bases, wood planks
◉ Name two ways to protect an excavation from freezing. Answer: 1.
Straw and poly
2. Leave excavation 8-12" until excavation
◉ What should be accomplished by the rough grading of a lot?.
Answer: Swales and driveway grades are to be established and the
rough grade should be 4-6" from final grade.
