EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION LEVEL 1. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
QC Density Report Requirements - ANS Includes the Contractor's name, the EOR's name, the
Project Administrator's name, and the QC Manager's name.
Initial Gauge Comparison Statement - ANS Only QC and VT gauges are required to be
recorded on this sheet.
Earthwork Records System - ANS Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System
consisting of a Quality Control and a separate Verification record.
Speedy Moisture Test Rerun Steps - ANS Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
Compacting Soil Effects - ANS Increase unit weight, decrease compressibility, and decrease
permeability.
Marked Density for Lift - ANS Assuming 6-inch lifts and a total number of lifts of 14, the
marked density is for lift 6/14.
Test Station Location - ANS At what station was the test taken? The answer is 50+25.
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, Order of Materials in Speedy - ANS Steel Balls into the body, soil into the body, reagent into
the cap, then the cap placed on the body and turned upright, then tighten the top screw.
QC Gauge Calibration Requirement - ANS Gauge must pass a two-way comparison with
another QC gauge.
Earthwork Density Report - ANS An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all test
data.
Independent Assurance (IA) Records - ANS Independent Assurance shall maintain their own
separate Earthwork Record System for comparison purposes.
Gauge Calibration Compliance - ANS If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction,
comply with specification 120-10.1.1 and enter information above.
Inspector's Initials Requirement - ANS Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment
is compared.
Gauge Calibration Parameters - ANS Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration
parameters.
Re-run Test Sample Size - ANS Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
Dial Reading Adjustment - ANS Divide the dial reading by 2.
Obtain Dry Weight - ANS Obtain Dry Weight from conversion chart.
Soil Compaction Benefits - ANS Soil compaction increases unit weight, decreases
compressibility, and decreases permeability.
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INSPECTION LEVEL 1. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
QC Density Report Requirements - ANS Includes the Contractor's name, the EOR's name, the
Project Administrator's name, and the QC Manager's name.
Initial Gauge Comparison Statement - ANS Only QC and VT gauges are required to be
recorded on this sheet.
Earthwork Records System - ANS Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System
consisting of a Quality Control and a separate Verification record.
Speedy Moisture Test Rerun Steps - ANS Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
Compacting Soil Effects - ANS Increase unit weight, decrease compressibility, and decrease
permeability.
Marked Density for Lift - ANS Assuming 6-inch lifts and a total number of lifts of 14, the
marked density is for lift 6/14.
Test Station Location - ANS At what station was the test taken? The answer is 50+25.
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, Order of Materials in Speedy - ANS Steel Balls into the body, soil into the body, reagent into
the cap, then the cap placed on the body and turned upright, then tighten the top screw.
QC Gauge Calibration Requirement - ANS Gauge must pass a two-way comparison with
another QC gauge.
Earthwork Density Report - ANS An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all test
data.
Independent Assurance (IA) Records - ANS Independent Assurance shall maintain their own
separate Earthwork Record System for comparison purposes.
Gauge Calibration Compliance - ANS If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction,
comply with specification 120-10.1.1 and enter information above.
Inspector's Initials Requirement - ANS Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment
is compared.
Gauge Calibration Parameters - ANS Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration
parameters.
Re-run Test Sample Size - ANS Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
Dial Reading Adjustment - ANS Divide the dial reading by 2.
Obtain Dry Weight - ANS Obtain Dry Weight from conversion chart.
Soil Compaction Benefits - ANS Soil compaction increases unit weight, decreases
compressibility, and decreases permeability.
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