ASTM C702 Test Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
C702
For Method B- Quartering the apparatus used shall consist of _____
straight edged scoop, shovel, or trowel;
broom or brush;
canvas blanket approximately 6 by 8 feet
C702
What is step 1 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Place on hard, clean level surface.
C702
What is step 2 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Mix by turning over the entire sample over three times, with the last make a conical pile.
C702
What is step 3 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Carefully flatten to uniform thickness and diameter by pressing down the apex with a shovel.
C702
What is step 4 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
The diameter should be 4 to 8 times the thickness.
C702
What is step 5 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
, Divide the flattened mass into 4 equal quarters, remove 2 diagonally opposite quarters,
collect all fines.
What is step 6 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Mix and repeat until the sample is reduced to the desired size.
True or False? Method C is permitted for coarse aggregates or mixtures of coarse and
fine aggregates.
False (Section 5.2)
C702 Method A
For dry fine aggregate in which the entire sample will pass the 9.5 mm (3/8 in) sieve, a
splitter having chutes _____ to _____ wide should be used.
12.5 to 20 mm [1/2 to 3/4 in.] (Section 7.1)
C702
(Method A) For coarse aggregate and mixed aggregate, the minimum width of the
individual chutes shall be approximately _____ _____ than the largest particles in the
sample to be split.
50% larger (Section 7.1)
C702
Sample splitters shall have an even number of equal width chutes, but not less than a
total of _____ for fine aggregate.
12 (Section 7.1)
Correct Answers
C702
For Method B- Quartering the apparatus used shall consist of _____
straight edged scoop, shovel, or trowel;
broom or brush;
canvas blanket approximately 6 by 8 feet
C702
What is step 1 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Place on hard, clean level surface.
C702
What is step 2 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Mix by turning over the entire sample over three times, with the last make a conical pile.
C702
What is step 3 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Carefully flatten to uniform thickness and diameter by pressing down the apex with a shovel.
C702
What is step 4 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
The diameter should be 4 to 8 times the thickness.
C702
What is step 5 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
, Divide the flattened mass into 4 equal quarters, remove 2 diagonally opposite quarters,
collect all fines.
What is step 6 of 6 for the procedure for Method B (quartering)?
Mix and repeat until the sample is reduced to the desired size.
True or False? Method C is permitted for coarse aggregates or mixtures of coarse and
fine aggregates.
False (Section 5.2)
C702 Method A
For dry fine aggregate in which the entire sample will pass the 9.5 mm (3/8 in) sieve, a
splitter having chutes _____ to _____ wide should be used.
12.5 to 20 mm [1/2 to 3/4 in.] (Section 7.1)
C702
(Method A) For coarse aggregate and mixed aggregate, the minimum width of the
individual chutes shall be approximately _____ _____ than the largest particles in the
sample to be split.
50% larger (Section 7.1)
C702
Sample splitters shall have an even number of equal width chutes, but not less than a
total of _____ for fine aggregate.
12 (Section 7.1)
