ICC Soils Certification Exam Questions
with all Correct Answers
A P.I that is greater than 15 is considered as what? - ANSWER-a material that has
expansive potential
.according to the IBC, what is the contractor responsible for? - ANSWER-coordinating
with special inspectors, the building official, and the RDP
schedules the preconstruction meeting
coordinates the on-site special inspection activities
.at the end of a project the special inspector should - ANSWER-submit a final report
.at the end of a project, who should the special inspector submit the final report to? what
shall it state? - ANSWER-the building department stating that all items requiring special
inspection and testing by the statement of special inspections are in conformance with
the approved plans and specifications
.at the job site the special inspector should - ANSWER-Notify contractor personnel of
the presence and responsibilities at the job site
follow site requirements for safety and sign in
observe the assigned work
perform or observe required testing
report on nonconforming items immediately ( any discrepancies)
provide timely progress reports ( on a daily or weekly basis determined by the building
official)
.before an observation is complete what should the special inspector record? -
ANSWER-each location of inspection
type of inspection
frequency of inspection
note any nonconforming items on the discrepancies report and give it to the contractor
document any changes , requests for information (RFI) or email corrections to the
construction process
, .Clayey gravels; poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes - ANSWER-GC
.Clayey sands; poorly graded sand-clay mixes - ANSWER-SC
.do all excavations including trenches that are less the 5 feet deep need to be examined
by a special inspector? - ANSWER-absolutely yes
.during fabrication who will review the quality control documentation and alert the
manufacturer to any discrepancies? - ANSWER-The special inspector
.for compaction, when water content increases what happens to the dry density -
ANSWER-it will become denser until a certain point is reached , at which point the
density will begin to decrease.
.for concrete construction when is special inspection required? - ANSWER-replacement
placing and post placement inspections
compared concrete to document requirements
collects concrete samples to be tested for strength
verifies temp and moisture requirements are met
.for gravelly soils or crushed stone how thick of lifts should be placed? - ANSWER-10 to
12 inches , compacting to about 8 inches
.for progress reports, when should the special inspector complete them? - ANSWER-on
a timely basis as determined by the building official
.foundation grades and drainage must dos - ANSWER-surface water must be directed
away from the foundation area and not be permitted to stand within or adjacent to the
work
foundations must have and adequate concrete reveal of 4 to 8 inches before the top of
the soil is encountered
areas around the foundation must slope away to a swale or drainage pipe system that
will drain adequately off site
slopes should have approximately 6- inch fall within 10 feet from building on all sides for
all buildings, including residence
.foundation red lights - ANSWER-design not in accordance with geotechnical
recommendations
foundation location differs from site investigation location
foundation plans not adequate or complete
with all Correct Answers
A P.I that is greater than 15 is considered as what? - ANSWER-a material that has
expansive potential
.according to the IBC, what is the contractor responsible for? - ANSWER-coordinating
with special inspectors, the building official, and the RDP
schedules the preconstruction meeting
coordinates the on-site special inspection activities
.at the end of a project the special inspector should - ANSWER-submit a final report
.at the end of a project, who should the special inspector submit the final report to? what
shall it state? - ANSWER-the building department stating that all items requiring special
inspection and testing by the statement of special inspections are in conformance with
the approved plans and specifications
.at the job site the special inspector should - ANSWER-Notify contractor personnel of
the presence and responsibilities at the job site
follow site requirements for safety and sign in
observe the assigned work
perform or observe required testing
report on nonconforming items immediately ( any discrepancies)
provide timely progress reports ( on a daily or weekly basis determined by the building
official)
.before an observation is complete what should the special inspector record? -
ANSWER-each location of inspection
type of inspection
frequency of inspection
note any nonconforming items on the discrepancies report and give it to the contractor
document any changes , requests for information (RFI) or email corrections to the
construction process
, .Clayey gravels; poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes - ANSWER-GC
.Clayey sands; poorly graded sand-clay mixes - ANSWER-SC
.do all excavations including trenches that are less the 5 feet deep need to be examined
by a special inspector? - ANSWER-absolutely yes
.during fabrication who will review the quality control documentation and alert the
manufacturer to any discrepancies? - ANSWER-The special inspector
.for compaction, when water content increases what happens to the dry density -
ANSWER-it will become denser until a certain point is reached , at which point the
density will begin to decrease.
.for concrete construction when is special inspection required? - ANSWER-replacement
placing and post placement inspections
compared concrete to document requirements
collects concrete samples to be tested for strength
verifies temp and moisture requirements are met
.for gravelly soils or crushed stone how thick of lifts should be placed? - ANSWER-10 to
12 inches , compacting to about 8 inches
.for progress reports, when should the special inspector complete them? - ANSWER-on
a timely basis as determined by the building official
.foundation grades and drainage must dos - ANSWER-surface water must be directed
away from the foundation area and not be permitted to stand within or adjacent to the
work
foundations must have and adequate concrete reveal of 4 to 8 inches before the top of
the soil is encountered
areas around the foundation must slope away to a swale or drainage pipe system that
will drain adequately off site
slopes should have approximately 6- inch fall within 10 feet from building on all sides for
all buildings, including residence
.foundation red lights - ANSWER-design not in accordance with geotechnical
recommendations
foundation location differs from site investigation location
foundation plans not adequate or complete
