Asphalt Paving Level 1 Expected Questions and Verified Answers
(2026-2027)
Question 1.
A full lot of super pave asphalt is what size? 1,000 tons 1,000 to 2000 tons 2000 to 4000
tons 1 days production
Correct Answer: 2000 to 4000 tons
Question 2.
Which is not typically used as an asphalt binder in fdot mix designs? PG 52-28 PG 58-22 PG
62-22 PG 76-22(PMA) PG 82-22 (PMA)
Correct Answer: PG 62-22
Question 3.
Who cuts the density cores used for verification test- ing? The verification technician The
contractor The independent verification testing technician None of the above
Correct Answer: The contractor
Question 4.
A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot T/F
Correct Answer: False
Question 5.
What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix? The mix is hotter in
temperature The mix is colder in temperature The mix is uniform in temperature
Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction
Correct Answer: The mix is uniform in temperature
Question 6.
Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be ____ than R2 Closer to centerline
Closer to outside shoulder Closure to the inside shoulder Both A and C
Correct Answer: Both A and C
, Question 7.
While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes in the red zone indicating an
unacceptable high spot in the section, you then
Correct Answer: Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red
zone and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
Question 8.
For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ____ is on the
bridge deck. 1 inch Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge The entire straightedge None of the
above
Correct Answer: 1 inch
Question 9.
For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while
overlapping the transverse joint by one inch. 4 foot level 15 foot manual straight edge
Rolling straightedge All the above
Correct Answer: 15 foot manual straight edge
Question 10.
When calibrating to check the low side of the rolling straight edge: Place shims under the
outer wheels Place the rolling straight edge on a surface that looks flat Place a 3/16 inch
shin under each outside wheel, the gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge
Place shims under the center wheel
Correct Answer: Place a 3/16 inch shin un- der each outside wheel, the gauge
should read zero on both sides of the gauge
Question 11.
When calibrating to check the high side of the rolling straight edge: Place shims under the
outer wheels Place shims under the center wheel Place the rolling straight edge on a
surface that looks flat Place a 3/16 inch shin under the center wheel. The gauge should
read zero on both sides of the gauge.
Correct Answer: Place a 3/16 inch shim un- der the center wheel. The gauge
should read zero on both sides of the gauge.
(2026-2027)
Question 1.
A full lot of super pave asphalt is what size? 1,000 tons 1,000 to 2000 tons 2000 to 4000
tons 1 days production
Correct Answer: 2000 to 4000 tons
Question 2.
Which is not typically used as an asphalt binder in fdot mix designs? PG 52-28 PG 58-22 PG
62-22 PG 76-22(PMA) PG 82-22 (PMA)
Correct Answer: PG 62-22
Question 3.
Who cuts the density cores used for verification test- ing? The verification technician The
contractor The independent verification testing technician None of the above
Correct Answer: The contractor
Question 4.
A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot T/F
Correct Answer: False
Question 5.
What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix? The mix is hotter in
temperature The mix is colder in temperature The mix is uniform in temperature
Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction
Correct Answer: The mix is uniform in temperature
Question 6.
Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be ____ than R2 Closer to centerline
Closer to outside shoulder Closure to the inside shoulder Both A and C
Correct Answer: Both A and C
, Question 7.
While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes in the red zone indicating an
unacceptable high spot in the section, you then
Correct Answer: Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red
zone and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
Question 8.
For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ____ is on the
bridge deck. 1 inch Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge The entire straightedge None of the
above
Correct Answer: 1 inch
Question 9.
For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while
overlapping the transverse joint by one inch. 4 foot level 15 foot manual straight edge
Rolling straightedge All the above
Correct Answer: 15 foot manual straight edge
Question 10.
When calibrating to check the low side of the rolling straight edge: Place shims under the
outer wheels Place the rolling straight edge on a surface that looks flat Place a 3/16 inch
shin under each outside wheel, the gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge
Place shims under the center wheel
Correct Answer: Place a 3/16 inch shin un- der each outside wheel, the gauge
should read zero on both sides of the gauge
Question 11.
When calibrating to check the high side of the rolling straight edge: Place shims under the
outer wheels Place shims under the center wheel Place the rolling straight edge on a
surface that looks flat Place a 3/16 inch shin under the center wheel. The gauge should
read zero on both sides of the gauge.
Correct Answer: Place a 3/16 inch shim un- der the center wheel. The gauge
should read zero on both sides of the gauge.
