PCC Paving Inspection LADOTD With complete
solutions | latest update 2026/2027
For edges not along longitudinal joints, the surface within the 6 inches adjacent to the edge
shall not vary more than - Ans 1/4"
Conventional forms will not be required at slab edges along longitudinal joints, provided the
surface within the 6 inch width adjacent to the edge does not vary more than - Ans 1/8"
Texturing of the concrete is to be done using a _______ and a ________ texturing device -
Ans carpet drag; metal tine
The carpet drag must be reasonably free from indentions over - Ans 1/16" deep
In slip form paving, the drag is usually attached to the - Ans longitudinal float machine
Two approved methods of floating are - Ans mechanical and hand held
The longitudinal tube float is set at a __ angle to the centerline of the slab. - Ans 45
degree
Following the mechanical, longitudinal tube float, the _____________ float may be used to
smooth and fill open textured pavement areas. - Ans hand held
The vibratory, longitudinal bull float is only used - Ans over joints
, T/F Excess water and loose material should be removed from the surface with a 10 foot, metal,
static straightedge. - Ans True
T/F The handle of a straightedge must be approximately 5 foot longer than 1/2 the width of the
pavement slab. - Ans False
T/F When working the straightedge, the blade is first worked at a 45 degree angle to the
centerline and then with the blade parallel to the centerline. - Ans True
T/F The straightedge operations should advance along the concrete slab in successive stages of
5 feet. - Ans True
T/F When performing straightedge operations, water may be thrown on the surface to make the
work easier. - Ans False
If the application of water to the concrete surface is permitted during finishing operations, it
shall be applied as - Ans fog spray
Screeds yield the _____ grade of the concrete slab - Ans initial
_________ finishing will be required on all highway pavements or _____, regardless of width. -
Ans Machine; ramps
Under what conditions will hand finishing be permitted? - Ans 1. If mechanical equipment
breaks down. 2. Pavement not a principal highway and width does not exceed 16 ft. 3. Area has
regular dimensions.
solutions | latest update 2026/2027
For edges not along longitudinal joints, the surface within the 6 inches adjacent to the edge
shall not vary more than - Ans 1/4"
Conventional forms will not be required at slab edges along longitudinal joints, provided the
surface within the 6 inch width adjacent to the edge does not vary more than - Ans 1/8"
Texturing of the concrete is to be done using a _______ and a ________ texturing device -
Ans carpet drag; metal tine
The carpet drag must be reasonably free from indentions over - Ans 1/16" deep
In slip form paving, the drag is usually attached to the - Ans longitudinal float machine
Two approved methods of floating are - Ans mechanical and hand held
The longitudinal tube float is set at a __ angle to the centerline of the slab. - Ans 45
degree
Following the mechanical, longitudinal tube float, the _____________ float may be used to
smooth and fill open textured pavement areas. - Ans hand held
The vibratory, longitudinal bull float is only used - Ans over joints
, T/F Excess water and loose material should be removed from the surface with a 10 foot, metal,
static straightedge. - Ans True
T/F The handle of a straightedge must be approximately 5 foot longer than 1/2 the width of the
pavement slab. - Ans False
T/F When working the straightedge, the blade is first worked at a 45 degree angle to the
centerline and then with the blade parallel to the centerline. - Ans True
T/F The straightedge operations should advance along the concrete slab in successive stages of
5 feet. - Ans True
T/F When performing straightedge operations, water may be thrown on the surface to make the
work easier. - Ans False
If the application of water to the concrete surface is permitted during finishing operations, it
shall be applied as - Ans fog spray
Screeds yield the _____ grade of the concrete slab - Ans initial
_________ finishing will be required on all highway pavements or _____, regardless of width. -
Ans Machine; ramps
Under what conditions will hand finishing be permitted? - Ans 1. If mechanical equipment
breaks down. 2. Pavement not a principal highway and width does not exceed 16 ft. 3. Area has
regular dimensions.
