Asphalt Paving Level 2 Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
(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. - ANSWER-True
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 replace 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 - ANSWER-(D.) The Contractor's QC
results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
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 - ANSWER-(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
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 - ANSWER-(A.) 40°F
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above - ANSWER-(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to
specifications, and satisfy the functional requirements
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 - ANSWER-(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
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 - 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
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 - ANSWER-(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts
per foot
If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction
tolerance for the layer thickness? - ANSWER--+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before placing
the friction course.
A. Greater than 3/16"
B. Equal to 3/16"
C. Less than 1/8"
D. Greater than 1/8" - ANSWER-Equal to 3/16"
The standard Lot size for FC-5 is:
A. 500 to 1000 tons
B. A day's production
C. 1000 feet
D. 2000 tons
E. 4000 tons - ANSWER-(D.) 2,000 Tons
What do you do? (Spread Rate) - ANSWER-(A.) Spread Rate is in tolerance - document
and continue
Properly operated, the __ should be moving 80%-90% of the time while paving. -
ANSWER-(C.) Augers
Cover Stone for an ARMI layer must be applied at what application rate?
A. 0.6 to 0.8 ft³/yd²
B. 0.26 to 0.33 ft³/yd²
C. 0.34 to 0.57 ft³/yd²
Answers (Graded A)
(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. - ANSWER-True
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 replace 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 - ANSWER-(D.) The Contractor's QC
results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
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 - ANSWER-(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
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 - ANSWER-(A.) 40°F
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above - ANSWER-(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to
specifications, and satisfy the functional requirements
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 - ANSWER-(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
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 - 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
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 - ANSWER-(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts
per foot
If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction
tolerance for the layer thickness? - ANSWER--+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before placing
the friction course.
A. Greater than 3/16"
B. Equal to 3/16"
C. Less than 1/8"
D. Greater than 1/8" - ANSWER-Equal to 3/16"
The standard Lot size for FC-5 is:
A. 500 to 1000 tons
B. A day's production
C. 1000 feet
D. 2000 tons
E. 4000 tons - ANSWER-(D.) 2,000 Tons
What do you do? (Spread Rate) - ANSWER-(A.) Spread Rate is in tolerance - document
and continue
Properly operated, the __ should be moving 80%-90% of the time while paving. -
ANSWER-(C.) Augers
Cover Stone for an ARMI layer must be applied at what application rate?
A. 0.6 to 0.8 ft³/yd²
B. 0.26 to 0.33 ft³/yd²
C. 0.34 to 0.57 ft³/yd²
