NICET LEVEL 1 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Acceptance
- correct answer The written acceptance by the Department of the Work.
acceptance testing
- correct answer Testing conducted by the Department to measure the degree of compliance to the
Contract
actual cost
- correct answer The computed cost using calculations provided
addendum
- correct answer A Contract revision or response to a Contractor inquiry issued after advertisement and
before the opening of bids.
as-built quantity
- correct answer The quantity of a completed Item eligible for payment
authorized funding amount
- correct answer The amount of funds authorized by the Department for the Contract
Bidder
- correct answer The individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or any acceptable
combination thereof that submits a bid to the Department.
bridge
- correct answer . A structure, other than a culvert, including supports, erected over a depression or an
obstruction, such as water, highway, or railway, and having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or
other moving loads and having a length 3 measured along the center of the structure of more than 20
, feet between undercopings of abutments or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes. Structure
dimensions are defined as follows:
bridge length
- correct answer The overall length measured along the line of survey stationing from back to back of
backwalls of abutments, if present, otherwise end to end of the bridge floor; but, in no case less than
the total clear opening of the structure
bridge width
- correct answer The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge
between the bottom of curbs, or in the case of multiple height of curbs, between the bottoms of the
lower risers or, if curbs are not used, between inner faces of parapet or railing
Change Order.
- correct answer A written order issued by the Department to the Contractor after execution of the
Contract authorizing one or more of the following: 1. Changes in the Work. 2. Modifications in the basis
of payment. 3. Modifications to Contract Time.
Commercially Useful Function
- correct answer Occurrences in which the subcontractor is responsible for the execution of a distinct
element of the work of a contract and carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing,
and supervising the work involved, and with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract,
prepares the estimate, negotiates price, determines quality and quantity, orders the material, arranges
delivery, installs (where applicable), and pays for the material and supplies itself for the project.
Completion
- correct answer When all of the following have occurred: 1. The Work has been satisfactorily completed
in all respects according to the Contract. 2. The Project is ready for use by the Department as required
by the Contract. 3. The Contractor has satisfactorily executed and delivered to the RE all documents,
certificates, and proofs of compliance required by the Contract including the Notice of Completion.
construction operations
- correct answer Physical work done in the performance of the Contract within the Project Limits. Does
not include off-site mobilization, procurement and off-site storage of materials and plants, engineering,
performance bond and payment bond, surveys, working drawings, off-site field offices, schedules,
certificates, forms, or documents
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Acceptance
- correct answer The written acceptance by the Department of the Work.
acceptance testing
- correct answer Testing conducted by the Department to measure the degree of compliance to the
Contract
actual cost
- correct answer The computed cost using calculations provided
addendum
- correct answer A Contract revision or response to a Contractor inquiry issued after advertisement and
before the opening of bids.
as-built quantity
- correct answer The quantity of a completed Item eligible for payment
authorized funding amount
- correct answer The amount of funds authorized by the Department for the Contract
Bidder
- correct answer The individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or any acceptable
combination thereof that submits a bid to the Department.
bridge
- correct answer . A structure, other than a culvert, including supports, erected over a depression or an
obstruction, such as water, highway, or railway, and having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or
other moving loads and having a length 3 measured along the center of the structure of more than 20
, feet between undercopings of abutments or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes. Structure
dimensions are defined as follows:
bridge length
- correct answer The overall length measured along the line of survey stationing from back to back of
backwalls of abutments, if present, otherwise end to end of the bridge floor; but, in no case less than
the total clear opening of the structure
bridge width
- correct answer The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge
between the bottom of curbs, or in the case of multiple height of curbs, between the bottoms of the
lower risers or, if curbs are not used, between inner faces of parapet or railing
Change Order.
- correct answer A written order issued by the Department to the Contractor after execution of the
Contract authorizing one or more of the following: 1. Changes in the Work. 2. Modifications in the basis
of payment. 3. Modifications to Contract Time.
Commercially Useful Function
- correct answer Occurrences in which the subcontractor is responsible for the execution of a distinct
element of the work of a contract and carrying out its responsibilities by actually performing, managing,
and supervising the work involved, and with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract,
prepares the estimate, negotiates price, determines quality and quantity, orders the material, arranges
delivery, installs (where applicable), and pays for the material and supplies itself for the project.
Completion
- correct answer When all of the following have occurred: 1. The Work has been satisfactorily completed
in all respects according to the Contract. 2. The Project is ready for use by the Department as required
by the Contract. 3. The Contractor has satisfactorily executed and delivered to the RE all documents,
certificates, and proofs of compliance required by the Contract including the Notice of Completion.
construction operations
- correct answer Physical work done in the performance of the Contract within the Project Limits. Does
not include off-site mobilization, procurement and off-site storage of materials and plants, engineering,
performance bond and payment bond, surveys, working drawings, off-site field offices, schedules,
certificates, forms, or documents
