NICET Highway Construction Inspector Level 3 Practice Exam 1
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How many times per foot should loop lead-in wires be twisted?
a) 3 turns per foot
b) 5 turns per foot
c) 6 turns per foot
d) 7 turns per foot -correct answer >>>b) 5 turns per foot
Which phrase is true of test reports required for concrete sidewalks, asphalt pavement,
concrete curb, and pipe culverts for rest areas?
a) 50% required on roadway contracts
b) required for federal-aid projects only
c) same as roadway contracts
d) submitted in duplicate -correct answer >>>?
According to FP-14, when removing existing concrete structure in the roadbed, how
many inches below the subgrade elevation should the existing structure be removed to?
a) 12 inches
b) 24 inches
c) 30 inches
d) 36 inches -correct answer >>>d) 36 inches
What does a white disk on the fire hydrant represent?
a) fire hydrant out of service
b) low pressure hydrant
c) wrong fire hydrant is in service
d) wrong high pressure hydrant -correct answer >>>a) fire hydrant out of service
What is the purpose of police units in regards to work zone traffic control?
a) Ease of setting up traffic sobriety checkpoints.
b) Give the workers the feeling of security.
c) Heighten the awareness of passing motor vehicle traffic and improve safety.
d) Use traffic violations to generate revenues. -correct answer >>>c) Heighten the
awareness of passing motor vehicle traffic and improve safety.
Which type of steel beam connection consist of beams that are linked to supporting
elements (such as steel girders of columns) with a web connection angle?
a) bolted framed connections
b) bolted seated connections
, c) welded framed connections
d) welded seat connections -correct answer >>>a) bolted framed connections
Where is the percentage of excavated soil shown in contract documents?
a) by the cross sections
b) the environmental report
c) incrementally tabulated
d) prior as-builts -correct answer >>>a) by the cross sections
During installation of traffic loops in the pavement, which three statements apply prior to
and during the installation of loop wire? (Choose 3).
a) Do not allow vehicular traffic over an open saw cut.
b) Do not overlap saw cuts at the corner.
c) Thoroughly clean the saw cut of foreign material.
d) Use a plastic sleeve where loop wire crosses a joint. -correct answer >>>a) Do not
allow vehicular traffic over an open saw cut.
c) Thoroughly clean the saw cut of foreign material.
d) Use a plastic sleeve where loop wire crosses a joint.
The contractor is installing a culvert with a 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe ( outside
diameter of 16.50 inches) from Sta 10+00, 40 feet Left to STA 10+00, 65 feet Right on
4-inch bedding material. The 12-inch RCP outlet is to be installed at Sta 10+00, 40 feet
Left at an invert elevation of 652.50.
If the conduit is installed at a 1.40% slope, what is the elevation of the foundation grade
at Sta 10+00, 45 feet Right?
a) 652.04
b) 653.17
c) 653.36
d) 653.50 -correct answer >>>?
On the reservoir side of a dam, erosion protection against wave action should extend up
the slope to at least which level?
a) crest of dam
b) maximum water elevation
c) minimum water elevation
d) two-thirds the height of the dam -correct answer >>>b) maximum water elevation
During stage construction while installing drainage, the contractor must complete which
two of the following tasks? (Choose two).
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How many times per foot should loop lead-in wires be twisted?
a) 3 turns per foot
b) 5 turns per foot
c) 6 turns per foot
d) 7 turns per foot -correct answer >>>b) 5 turns per foot
Which phrase is true of test reports required for concrete sidewalks, asphalt pavement,
concrete curb, and pipe culverts for rest areas?
a) 50% required on roadway contracts
b) required for federal-aid projects only
c) same as roadway contracts
d) submitted in duplicate -correct answer >>>?
According to FP-14, when removing existing concrete structure in the roadbed, how
many inches below the subgrade elevation should the existing structure be removed to?
a) 12 inches
b) 24 inches
c) 30 inches
d) 36 inches -correct answer >>>d) 36 inches
What does a white disk on the fire hydrant represent?
a) fire hydrant out of service
b) low pressure hydrant
c) wrong fire hydrant is in service
d) wrong high pressure hydrant -correct answer >>>a) fire hydrant out of service
What is the purpose of police units in regards to work zone traffic control?
a) Ease of setting up traffic sobriety checkpoints.
b) Give the workers the feeling of security.
c) Heighten the awareness of passing motor vehicle traffic and improve safety.
d) Use traffic violations to generate revenues. -correct answer >>>c) Heighten the
awareness of passing motor vehicle traffic and improve safety.
Which type of steel beam connection consist of beams that are linked to supporting
elements (such as steel girders of columns) with a web connection angle?
a) bolted framed connections
b) bolted seated connections
, c) welded framed connections
d) welded seat connections -correct answer >>>a) bolted framed connections
Where is the percentage of excavated soil shown in contract documents?
a) by the cross sections
b) the environmental report
c) incrementally tabulated
d) prior as-builts -correct answer >>>a) by the cross sections
During installation of traffic loops in the pavement, which three statements apply prior to
and during the installation of loop wire? (Choose 3).
a) Do not allow vehicular traffic over an open saw cut.
b) Do not overlap saw cuts at the corner.
c) Thoroughly clean the saw cut of foreign material.
d) Use a plastic sleeve where loop wire crosses a joint. -correct answer >>>a) Do not
allow vehicular traffic over an open saw cut.
c) Thoroughly clean the saw cut of foreign material.
d) Use a plastic sleeve where loop wire crosses a joint.
The contractor is installing a culvert with a 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe ( outside
diameter of 16.50 inches) from Sta 10+00, 40 feet Left to STA 10+00, 65 feet Right on
4-inch bedding material. The 12-inch RCP outlet is to be installed at Sta 10+00, 40 feet
Left at an invert elevation of 652.50.
If the conduit is installed at a 1.40% slope, what is the elevation of the foundation grade
at Sta 10+00, 45 feet Right?
a) 652.04
b) 653.17
c) 653.36
d) 653.50 -correct answer >>>?
On the reservoir side of a dam, erosion protection against wave action should extend up
the slope to at least which level?
a) crest of dam
b) maximum water elevation
c) minimum water elevation
d) two-thirds the height of the dam -correct answer >>>b) maximum water elevation
During stage construction while installing drainage, the contractor must complete which
two of the following tasks? (Choose two).
