2026 TESTED QUESTIONS CORRECT
RESPONSES
● Earthwork. Answer: The portion of the project involving the
excavation, placement and compaction of soils and materials supporting
the proposed roadway and utilities.
● AASHTO. Answer: American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials
● SSRBC. Answer: Standard specification for road and bridge
construction
● Earthwork inspectors. Answer: *serve as inspector for either the
contractor (QC) or the department (VT)
* perform the required sampling and testing (ERS)
*record test results in the Earthwork record system
● Standard Specifications. Answer: List the frequency for sampling and
testing
, ● Acceptance program. Answer: Ensures that the contractor is providing
quality materials to the department,
By meeting the requirements of the contractor documents (plans,
standard specifications)
● JGS. Answer: Job guide schedule
Provides a sampling and testing guide that is specific to the contract
Two types, standard and non standard
● STRG. Answer: Sampling testing and reporting guide
(Summary of all material requirements)
● Types of sampling methods. Answer: Two types
Source and roadway
● Sampling for a stockpile (source). Answer: 3 locations, top middle and
bottom, with a board and flat surface, then mix together and bag samples
● Sampling from roadway. Answer: Random number generator,
minimum 3 bags
● Lift. Answer: Layer of material not more than 6" or 12" for full width
of roadway