ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The _________ is the first device used to compact the mat and may be
operated in the vibratory mode - ANSWERS-Screed
(T or F) There is only one right way to roll a transverse joint -
ANSWERS-False
The three basic phrases in the rolling process - ANSWERS-Breakdown;
intermediate; finish
May problems fall into the following primary categories: - ANSWERS-
Equipment related problems & mixture related problems
(T or F) Mat problems that occur at the time of asphalt mix production
are due only to laydown and compaction - ANSWERS-False
______ is caused by the improper operation of a vibratory roller -
ANSWERS-Washboarding
The most serious problem associated with asphalt placement is: -
ANSWERS-Material segregation
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, ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
MAT Tearing or pulling of the asphalt mix under the screed of the paver
is most often observed: - ANSWERS-In the center of the lane, on the
outside edges of the lane, across the full lane width
______ is defined as a short transverse cracks which occur in the surface
of the AC mat at some time during the compaction process: -
ANSWERS-Checking
Which of the following causes problems with mat texture or uniformity -
ANSWERS-Fluctuating hard of material, screws being set too low,
screed plate being worn out, running hopper empty between loads
________ normally occurs when heavy traffic passes over an unstable or
poorly compacted mix - ANSWERS-Rutting
(T or F) Roller marks are normally an indication that the proper level of
compaction has not been achieved - ANSWERS-True
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The _________ is the first device used to compact the mat and may be
operated in the vibratory mode - ANSWERS-Screed
(T or F) There is only one right way to roll a transverse joint -
ANSWERS-False
The three basic phrases in the rolling process - ANSWERS-Breakdown;
intermediate; finish
May problems fall into the following primary categories: - ANSWERS-
Equipment related problems & mixture related problems
(T or F) Mat problems that occur at the time of asphalt mix production
are due only to laydown and compaction - ANSWERS-False
______ is caused by the improper operation of a vibratory roller -
ANSWERS-Washboarding
The most serious problem associated with asphalt placement is: -
ANSWERS-Material segregation
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, ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I LATEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
MAT Tearing or pulling of the asphalt mix under the screed of the paver
is most often observed: - ANSWERS-In the center of the lane, on the
outside edges of the lane, across the full lane width
______ is defined as a short transverse cracks which occur in the surface
of the AC mat at some time during the compaction process: -
ANSWERS-Checking
Which of the following causes problems with mat texture or uniformity -
ANSWERS-Fluctuating hard of material, screws being set too low,
screed plate being worn out, running hopper empty between loads
________ normally occurs when heavy traffic passes over an unstable or
poorly compacted mix - ANSWERS-Rutting
(T or F) Roller marks are normally an indication that the proper level of
compaction has not been achieved - ANSWERS-True
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