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Asphalt Field Level I Exam Questions With
Correct Answers.
In terms of contracts, which of the following is the highest priority? - Answer✔Special Provision
Copied Notes
_____ are approved additions and revisions to the standards specifications - Answer✔Special or
supplemental specifications
Daily meetings held at a project site or plant location that provide a forum for the exchange of
information called: - Answer✔Informal meetings
The _________ should be held before work on a project begins to ensure agreement on the
proposed schedule, methods to be used to complete the project on schedule, change orders, and
other critical project information. - Answer✔Preconstruction conference
If an unsafe work practice is notices at the job site: - Answer✔Corrective action should be taken
immediately, even if the paving operation must be shut down until the unsafe practice is changed
_______ is the key to a safe work environment - Answer✔Safety equipment, proper training,
communication
A prime coat is required in which of the following situations - Answer✔When required by the
contract
(T or F) The purpose of a tack coat is to ensure a bond between the existing pavement surface
and the new asphalt overlay - Answer✔True
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement? - Answer✔Dirt,
dust, or scabbing left on the milled surface
(T or F)Material taken off the roadway when milling may not be used again - Answer✔False
Methods to clean a milled surface may include: - Answer✔Air blowing, dampening/flushing
with water, sweeping with mechanical broom
(T or F) Conventional tack coat materials should be used between the months of May and
September - Answer✔False
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Asphalt Field Level I Exam Questions With
Correct Answers.
In terms of contracts, which of the following is the highest priority? - Answer✔Special Provision
Copied Notes
_____ are approved additions and revisions to the standards specifications - Answer✔Special or
supplemental specifications
Daily meetings held at a project site or plant location that provide a forum for the exchange of
information called: - Answer✔Informal meetings
The _________ should be held before work on a project begins to ensure agreement on the
proposed schedule, methods to be used to complete the project on schedule, change orders, and
other critical project information. - Answer✔Preconstruction conference
If an unsafe work practice is notices at the job site: - Answer✔Corrective action should be taken
immediately, even if the paving operation must be shut down until the unsafe practice is changed
_______ is the key to a safe work environment - Answer✔Safety equipment, proper training,
communication
A prime coat is required in which of the following situations - Answer✔When required by the
contract
(T or F) The purpose of a tack coat is to ensure a bond between the existing pavement surface
and the new asphalt overlay - Answer✔True
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement? - Answer✔Dirt,
dust, or scabbing left on the milled surface
(T or F)Material taken off the roadway when milling may not be used again - Answer✔False
Methods to clean a milled surface may include: - Answer✔Air blowing, dampening/flushing
with water, sweeping with mechanical broom
(T or F) Conventional tack coat materials should be used between the months of May and
September - Answer✔False
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