NEVADA A-7 EXCAVATING AND GRADING
PRACTICE EXAM PREP 2026 FULL
EXAMINATION Q&A 100% CORRECT
◉ The right amount of moisture for compaction is called: Answer:
The optimum moisture content
◉ What is the effect of loading uphill when a scraper blade is being
used? Answer: It increases load cycle time
◉ What is the best method for lowering the water table on a level
lot? Answer: Install a well point system
◉ What is the advantage of using an Angle Blade to start excavation
and an S-Blade to complete final grading? Answer: Very effective for
side cast backfill material
◉ What is the normal dozer speed? Answer: 1.5 to 4 mph
◉ When dozing, what method is used to move soil over long
distances? Answer: Two dozers in tandem or side by side
, ◉ What is the definition of Subgrade? Answer: Roadbed prepared as
a foundation for the pavement
◉ What type of blade is used to cut trees? Answer: Clearing blade
◉ How are "stations" (referenced stake and cut stake) measured?
Answer: Measured horizontally
◉ How is the load factor calculated with bank volume and swell
factor? Answer: Bank volume divided by bank volume + swell factor
◉ What part of the dozer blade is used to remove the stump after
the roots have been cut? Answer: The edge of the blade
◉ What is the standard way to move compaction equipment for
sand and gravel? Answer: Track in with dozer
◉ You are excavating an area 245 feet by 350 feet; the equipment
can remove 100 cubic yards per hour. If you need 6 inches of grade
cut off the whole area, how many hours would it take? Answer:
15.88 hours
PRACTICE EXAM PREP 2026 FULL
EXAMINATION Q&A 100% CORRECT
◉ The right amount of moisture for compaction is called: Answer:
The optimum moisture content
◉ What is the effect of loading uphill when a scraper blade is being
used? Answer: It increases load cycle time
◉ What is the best method for lowering the water table on a level
lot? Answer: Install a well point system
◉ What is the advantage of using an Angle Blade to start excavation
and an S-Blade to complete final grading? Answer: Very effective for
side cast backfill material
◉ What is the normal dozer speed? Answer: 1.5 to 4 mph
◉ When dozing, what method is used to move soil over long
distances? Answer: Two dozers in tandem or side by side
, ◉ What is the definition of Subgrade? Answer: Roadbed prepared as
a foundation for the pavement
◉ What type of blade is used to cut trees? Answer: Clearing blade
◉ How are "stations" (referenced stake and cut stake) measured?
Answer: Measured horizontally
◉ How is the load factor calculated with bank volume and swell
factor? Answer: Bank volume divided by bank volume + swell factor
◉ What part of the dozer blade is used to remove the stump after
the roots have been cut? Answer: The edge of the blade
◉ What is the standard way to move compaction equipment for
sand and gravel? Answer: Track in with dozer
◉ You are excavating an area 245 feet by 350 feet; the equipment
can remove 100 cubic yards per hour. If you need 6 inches of grade
cut off the whole area, how many hours would it take? Answer:
15.88 hours
