ACI Field Grade 1 Testing Exam Questions
and Correct Answers
Question 1
What is the appropriate weight of a mallet used for a 0.25 ft ³ capacity pressure meter
measure?
A. 3.00 ± 0.50 Lb
B. 2.25 ± 0.50 Lb
C. 1.25 ± 0.50 Lb
D. The weight of the mallet is not specified.
Correct Answer
C. 1.25 ± 0.50 lb
Question 2
Is the following statement true or false?
Rodding is a valid method of consolidation for content test specimens made from
concrete with a slump of 2 ".
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
A. True
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,Question 3
Is the following statement true or false?
If the concrete subsides below the top of the slump mold while rodding the top layer
, the test is invalid.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
B. False
Question 4
The temperature measuring device is left in the freshly mixed concrete for at least
__________ but not more than 5 minutes.
A. 10 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 2 minutes
Correct Answer
D. 2 mintues
Question 5
Volumetric air content is reported to the nearest _______.
A. 0.10%
B. 0.25%
C. 0.50%
D. 1.00%
Correct Answer
B. 0.25%
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, Question 6
The slump test is considered applicable to plastic concrete having a coarse aggregate
up to __________.
A. 1/2 "
B. 1 "
C. 1 - 1/2 "
D. 2 "
Correct Answer
C. 1 - 1/2 "
Question 7
Slump is determined by measuring the vertical distance between:
A. The top of the mold and the original displaced center of the top surface of the
specimen.
B. The top of the mold and an arbitrary point on the top surface of the specimen.
C. The top of the mold and the edge of the top surface of the specimen.
D. none of the above.
Correct Answer
A. The top of the mold and the original displaced center of the top surface of the
specimen.
Question 8
Portions of the composite should be taken from the _________ of the batch discharge.
A. Beginning
B. Middle
C. End
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Middle
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and Correct Answers
Question 1
What is the appropriate weight of a mallet used for a 0.25 ft ³ capacity pressure meter
measure?
A. 3.00 ± 0.50 Lb
B. 2.25 ± 0.50 Lb
C. 1.25 ± 0.50 Lb
D. The weight of the mallet is not specified.
Correct Answer
C. 1.25 ± 0.50 lb
Question 2
Is the following statement true or false?
Rodding is a valid method of consolidation for content test specimens made from
concrete with a slump of 2 ".
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
A. True
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,Question 3
Is the following statement true or false?
If the concrete subsides below the top of the slump mold while rodding the top layer
, the test is invalid.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
B. False
Question 4
The temperature measuring device is left in the freshly mixed concrete for at least
__________ but not more than 5 minutes.
A. 10 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 2 minutes
Correct Answer
D. 2 mintues
Question 5
Volumetric air content is reported to the nearest _______.
A. 0.10%
B. 0.25%
C. 0.50%
D. 1.00%
Correct Answer
B. 0.25%
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, Question 6
The slump test is considered applicable to plastic concrete having a coarse aggregate
up to __________.
A. 1/2 "
B. 1 "
C. 1 - 1/2 "
D. 2 "
Correct Answer
C. 1 - 1/2 "
Question 7
Slump is determined by measuring the vertical distance between:
A. The top of the mold and the original displaced center of the top surface of the
specimen.
B. The top of the mold and an arbitrary point on the top surface of the specimen.
C. The top of the mold and the edge of the top surface of the specimen.
D. none of the above.
Correct Answer
A. The top of the mold and the original displaced center of the top surface of the
specimen.
Question 8
Portions of the composite should be taken from the _________ of the batch discharge.
A. Beginning
B. Middle
C. End
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Middle
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