ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I TEST UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most)
ANSWER
Standard drawings, Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions
copied notes
Question 2.
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard spec
ANSWER
Supplemental specs
Question 3.
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt
overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur
ANSWER
Tack coat
Question 4.
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September?
ANSWER
Conventional
Question 5.
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September?
ANSWER
Trackless
Question 6.
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2)
ANSWER
.05 to .10
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, Question 7.
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...? (in
gal/yd^2)
ANSWER
.04 to .06
Question 8.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement
ANSWER
60, 65
Question 9.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water
ANSWER
35, 40
Question 10.
When is a prime tack coat required?
ANSWER
When required by the contract
Question 11.
on a milled pavement?
ANSWER
dirt, dust, scabbing
Question 12.
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with mechanical
broom can all be used to.....
ANSWER
clean a milled surface
Question 13.
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver
ANSWER
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most)
ANSWER
Standard drawings, Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions
copied notes
Question 2.
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard spec
ANSWER
Supplemental specs
Question 3.
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt
overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur
ANSWER
Tack coat
Question 4.
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September?
ANSWER
Conventional
Question 5.
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September?
ANSWER
Trackless
Question 6.
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2)
ANSWER
.05 to .10
1
, Question 7.
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...? (in
gal/yd^2)
ANSWER
.04 to .06
Question 8.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement
ANSWER
60, 65
Question 9.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water
ANSWER
35, 40
Question 10.
When is a prime tack coat required?
ANSWER
When required by the contract
Question 11.
on a milled pavement?
ANSWER
dirt, dust, scabbing
Question 12.
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with mechanical
broom can all be used to.....
ANSWER
clean a milled surface
Question 13.
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver
ANSWER
End dump truck
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