FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 FINAL SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PACKAGE

FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 FINAL SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PACKAGE
◉ Gauge readiness.
Answer: All gauges compare with each other and are ready to be
used on the job.


◉ Calibration.
Answer: The process of adjusting the accuracy of gauges.


◉ Comparison between QC and VT gauges.
Answer: Fails because the difference in dry densities is greater than
2 pcf.


◉ Comparison between VT and IA gauges.
Answer: Fails because the difference in dry densities is greater than
2 pcf.


◉ Standard Proctor Test Number.
Answer: T-99.


◉ Modified Proctor Test Number.

, Answer: T-180.


◉ Maximum Density and Optimum Moisture.
Answer: Determined by a test conducted in the laboratory.


◉ Wet Density.
Answer: The weight of soil and water occupying a defined volume.


◉ Standard Density Counts.
Answer: Your previous four standard density counts are 3374, 3378,
3386, and 3382.


◉ Density Count Difference.
Answer: 1.20% difference.


◉ Maximum Section Length of Roadway Embankment Earthwork.
Answer: 500 feet.


◉ Moisture Content in Embankment Material.
Answer: Determined by the Speedy Moisture test.


◉ Shift from Average Density Counts.