NEVADA A-7 EXCAVATING AND GRADING
PRACTICE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
◉ What is the slope of a pipe that has a 4.2 feet rise in 150'? Answer:
2.8 %
◉ A roadway that is 42 feet wide has a 2 % cross slope from the
centerline of the road to the curb line. If the elevation of the roadway
centerline is 680.50 feet, what will be the elevation of the pavement
at the curb line? Answer: 680.08
◉ Embankment formation includes the spreading of material in
horizontal layers of not more than ____inches in depth for the full
width of the cross section. Answer: 10
◉ What is the load factor of 15 cubic yards of clay if it has a swell
factor of 25 %? Answer: .80
◉ Which of the following is correct regarding the productivity of a
self-loading scraper? Answer: It is more productive in muddy soil
when pushed by a dozer.
, ◉ A "back hoe set" is Answer: The length of trench that a hoe can
excavate from one position
◉ A roadway that is 62 feet wide has a cross slope of 2 %. If the
centerline of the roadway has an elevation of 718.62 feet, what will
be the elevation at the edge of the roadway? Answer: 718.00 feet
◉ All timber cut during clearing and grubbing operations on a DOT
project shall: Answer: Become the property of the contractor
◉ Which portion of a dozer clearing blade is used to split trees?
Answer: The stinger
◉ Which of the following rollers is most effective for use on granular
materials? Answer: Vibratory steel wheel
◉ The contractor shall submit a blasting plan to the Engineer
Answer: Within 24 hours after each sho
◉ The term "station" refers to a linear horizontal measurement of
______feet Answer: 100 feet
◉ The maximum exposed area during grading operations shall not
exceed _______acres. Answer: 17 acres
PRACTICE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
◉ What is the slope of a pipe that has a 4.2 feet rise in 150'? Answer:
2.8 %
◉ A roadway that is 42 feet wide has a 2 % cross slope from the
centerline of the road to the curb line. If the elevation of the roadway
centerline is 680.50 feet, what will be the elevation of the pavement
at the curb line? Answer: 680.08
◉ Embankment formation includes the spreading of material in
horizontal layers of not more than ____inches in depth for the full
width of the cross section. Answer: 10
◉ What is the load factor of 15 cubic yards of clay if it has a swell
factor of 25 %? Answer: .80
◉ Which of the following is correct regarding the productivity of a
self-loading scraper? Answer: It is more productive in muddy soil
when pushed by a dozer.
, ◉ A "back hoe set" is Answer: The length of trench that a hoe can
excavate from one position
◉ A roadway that is 62 feet wide has a cross slope of 2 %. If the
centerline of the roadway has an elevation of 718.62 feet, what will
be the elevation at the edge of the roadway? Answer: 718.00 feet
◉ All timber cut during clearing and grubbing operations on a DOT
project shall: Answer: Become the property of the contractor
◉ Which portion of a dozer clearing blade is used to split trees?
Answer: The stinger
◉ Which of the following rollers is most effective for use on granular
materials? Answer: Vibratory steel wheel
◉ The contractor shall submit a blasting plan to the Engineer
Answer: Within 24 hours after each sho
◉ The term "station" refers to a linear horizontal measurement of
______feet Answer: 100 feet
◉ The maximum exposed area during grading operations shall not
exceed _______acres. Answer: 17 acres
