ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-.05 to .10



Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...? (in
gal/yd^2) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-.04 to .06



Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-60, 65



Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-35, 40



When is a prime tack coat required? ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-When required by the contract



What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement? ✅✅ CORRECT
ANSW-dirt, dust, scabbing



Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with mechanical
broom can all be used to..... ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-clean a milled surface



This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-End dump truck



Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Standard drawings,
Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes



Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard spec
✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Supplemental specs



This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt overlay
so that slippage and delamination do not occur ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Tack coat