Asphalt Paving Level 2 Expected Questions and Verified Answers
(2026-2027)
Question 1.
(T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans
for Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the
mix on the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine
the acceptability of the material.
Correct Answer: True
Question 2.
If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test results:
A. The Lot is accepted at full pay
B. The Contractor is required to remove and re- place the Lot in question
C. The Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing
D. The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for
the testing
E. The Contractor pays for the Resolution testing
Correct Answer: (D.) The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot
and the Department pays for testing
Question 3.
What materials are approved for use for tack application?
A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H
B. RS-1, RS-2, MC-250, SS-4
C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
D. All the Above
E. None of the Above
Correct Answer: (C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
Question 4.
The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch layer
of asphalt is:
A. 40°F
B. 45°F
C. 50°F
D. 65°F and rising
Correct Answer: (A.) 40°F
, Question 5.
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above
Correct Answer: (D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications,
and satisfy the functional requirements
Question 6.
Which condition will result in more time available for compaction?
A. SP-19 coarse mix during the day
B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night
C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day
D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22
Correct Answer: (A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
Question 7.
The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix:
A. Truck drivers must be certified to haul asphalt mix
B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth
C. Hole must be present in both sides of truck bed
D. All the above
E. Both B & C
Correct Answer: (E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and
hole must be present in both sides of the truck bed
Question 8.
When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct?
A. Keep the roller frequency high and impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot
B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches
D. Both A and C
E. Both B and C
Correct Answer: (B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per
foot
(2026-2027)
Question 1.
(T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans
for Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the
mix on the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine
the acceptability of the material.
Correct Answer: True
Question 2.
If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test results:
A. The Lot is accepted at full pay
B. The Contractor is required to remove and re- place the Lot in question
C. The Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing
D. The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for
the testing
E. The Contractor pays for the Resolution testing
Correct Answer: (D.) The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot
and the Department pays for testing
Question 3.
What materials are approved for use for tack application?
A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H
B. RS-1, RS-2, MC-250, SS-4
C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
D. All the Above
E. None of the Above
Correct Answer: (C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
Question 4.
The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch layer
of asphalt is:
A. 40°F
B. 45°F
C. 50°F
D. 65°F and rising
Correct Answer: (A.) 40°F
, Question 5.
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above
Correct Answer: (D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications,
and satisfy the functional requirements
Question 6.
Which condition will result in more time available for compaction?
A. SP-19 coarse mix during the day
B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night
C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day
D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22
Correct Answer: (A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
Question 7.
The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix:
A. Truck drivers must be certified to haul asphalt mix
B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth
C. Hole must be present in both sides of truck bed
D. All the above
E. Both B & C
Correct Answer: (E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and
hole must be present in both sides of the truck bed
Question 8.
When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct?
A. Keep the roller frequency high and impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot
B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches
D. Both A and C
E. Both B and C
Correct Answer: (B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per
foot
