ICC Reinforced Concrete Exam Questions 2026/2027 | Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
ACI 318
Correct Answer: Governs structural concrete design, construction, inspection and
acceptance
• Question
Load Path
Correct Answer: A continuous system of structural elements that transfer an applied
load to the supporting soil.
• Question
Which of the following publications are most useful for a Special Inspector?
Correct Answer: ACI 318
• Question
A_____ is a horizontal member that transfers loads laterally.
Correct Answer: Beam
• Question
Plain concrete refers to:
Correct Answer: Concrete with less than minimum amount of reinforcement
• Question
A beam is primarily subject to ____ whole a column is primarily subject to _______.
Correct Answer: A. Shear, Flexure B. Compression, flexure C. Flexure, compression D.
Compression, shear
Answer C. Flexure, Compression
• Question
A beam is primarily subject to compression while a column is primarily subject to shear.
True or False
Correct Answer: False.
Beam is subject to Flexure, column is subject to compression.
, • Question
The best place to look up definitions in ACI 318-14 is:
Correct Answer: Chapter 2
• Question
Foundations cast at the same elevation as the soil grade are known as:
Correct Answer: Shallow
• Question
What causes concrete to set and become hardened?
Correct Answer: Hydration
• Question
Cement forming chemical bonds with water molecules, which sets things in motion to
become an extremely hardened material.
Correct Answer: Hydration Process
• Question
In general, how long does it take for concrete to move from a plastic state to a hardened
state, depending on weather and admixtures?
Correct Answer: 30 minutes to 5 hours
• Question
Many project specifications consider concrete rejectable after it has bee what?
Correct Answer: Batched for 90 minutes
• Question
Hydration is "exothermic", meaning what?
Correct Answer: It produces heat.
• Question
What are pozzolans?
Correct Answer: siliceous or siliceous/aluminous materials which have little to no
cementitious value alone; react with lime and water to form a product similar to C-S-H.
• Question
Aggregates not conforming to ASTM C33 or C330 must be what?
Correct Answer: Shown by test or actual service to produce concrete of adequate
strength and durability and approved by the building official.
Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
ACI 318
Correct Answer: Governs structural concrete design, construction, inspection and
acceptance
• Question
Load Path
Correct Answer: A continuous system of structural elements that transfer an applied
load to the supporting soil.
• Question
Which of the following publications are most useful for a Special Inspector?
Correct Answer: ACI 318
• Question
A_____ is a horizontal member that transfers loads laterally.
Correct Answer: Beam
• Question
Plain concrete refers to:
Correct Answer: Concrete with less than minimum amount of reinforcement
• Question
A beam is primarily subject to ____ whole a column is primarily subject to _______.
Correct Answer: A. Shear, Flexure B. Compression, flexure C. Flexure, compression D.
Compression, shear
Answer C. Flexure, Compression
• Question
A beam is primarily subject to compression while a column is primarily subject to shear.
True or False
Correct Answer: False.
Beam is subject to Flexure, column is subject to compression.
, • Question
The best place to look up definitions in ACI 318-14 is:
Correct Answer: Chapter 2
• Question
Foundations cast at the same elevation as the soil grade are known as:
Correct Answer: Shallow
• Question
What causes concrete to set and become hardened?
Correct Answer: Hydration
• Question
Cement forming chemical bonds with water molecules, which sets things in motion to
become an extremely hardened material.
Correct Answer: Hydration Process
• Question
In general, how long does it take for concrete to move from a plastic state to a hardened
state, depending on weather and admixtures?
Correct Answer: 30 minutes to 5 hours
• Question
Many project specifications consider concrete rejectable after it has bee what?
Correct Answer: Batched for 90 minutes
• Question
Hydration is "exothermic", meaning what?
Correct Answer: It produces heat.
• Question
What are pozzolans?
Correct Answer: siliceous or siliceous/aluminous materials which have little to no
cementitious value alone; react with lime and water to form a product similar to C-S-H.
• Question
Aggregates not conforming to ASTM C33 or C330 must be what?
Correct Answer: Shown by test or actual service to produce concrete of adequate
strength and durability and approved by the building official.
