AIC REAL EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Updates 2025
GRADED A+
are temporary enclosure primarily used to hold back water for activities requiring a dry work area,
and are commonly used in bridge construction. - ANSWER-cofferdams
are the simplest method of constructing a cofferdam but are often limited in use because of the
large area required. Cofferdams are more commonly constructed using with structural bracing. A
combination of both can also be used. - ANSWER-earthen embankments; sheet piles
This type of cofferdam is constructed by driving sheet piles through water or mud and into stable soil
below, forming a watertight, boxlike, or circular structure. Once sheet piles are in place, they are
structurally braced, and the water is pumped out.
a. sheet piling cofferdams
b. earthen embankment cofferdams - ANSWER-a. sheet piling cofferdams
T or F; Pile foundations are intended for vertical loads - ANSWER-true
a bracing system is an external bracing system that uses metal rods or wires anchored into rock or
soil outside of an excavation to support the face of an excavation. - ANSWER-tieback
Which type of bracing system provides larger clear work areas with the excavation?
a. tieback bracing systems
b. internally braced systems - ANSWER-a. tieback bracing systems
, is the process of removing ground or surface water so that construction activities can take place -
ANSWER-dewatering
Different types of pumps are using to dewater.
1. pumps create a vacuum internally and are used for low-volume applications.
2. pumps are commonly used for open water with high concentrations of debris and trash.
3. pumps use hydraulics to power the pumps and are ideal when the pump can't be physically
placed near the water source. - ANSWER-1. positive displacement
2. centrifugal
3. hydraulic submersible
where should the location of the filtering area be included? - ANSWER-the site logistics plan
an is a piece of heavy construction equipment commonly used in the excavation of soils, demolition,
and material handling - ANSWER-excavator
excavators may be or mounted and generally consist of an undercarriage, a housing, a cab, a
two-part articulated arm, and a bucket - ANSWER-track, wheel
most modern excavators are...
a. hydraulically powered
b. cable operated - ANSWER-a. hydraulically powered
a is a tractor-like piece of construction equipped with a front-mounted blade. they are typically
track mounted and commonly used in clearing and leveling a job site and in pushing/spreading large
quantities of materials - ANSWER-dozer
a is a wheeled piece of equipment with a center-mounted angled blade. they are typically used to
finish grade - ANSWER-grader
Answers Latest Updates 2025
GRADED A+
are temporary enclosure primarily used to hold back water for activities requiring a dry work area,
and are commonly used in bridge construction. - ANSWER-cofferdams
are the simplest method of constructing a cofferdam but are often limited in use because of the
large area required. Cofferdams are more commonly constructed using with structural bracing. A
combination of both can also be used. - ANSWER-earthen embankments; sheet piles
This type of cofferdam is constructed by driving sheet piles through water or mud and into stable soil
below, forming a watertight, boxlike, or circular structure. Once sheet piles are in place, they are
structurally braced, and the water is pumped out.
a. sheet piling cofferdams
b. earthen embankment cofferdams - ANSWER-a. sheet piling cofferdams
T or F; Pile foundations are intended for vertical loads - ANSWER-true
a bracing system is an external bracing system that uses metal rods or wires anchored into rock or
soil outside of an excavation to support the face of an excavation. - ANSWER-tieback
Which type of bracing system provides larger clear work areas with the excavation?
a. tieback bracing systems
b. internally braced systems - ANSWER-a. tieback bracing systems
, is the process of removing ground or surface water so that construction activities can take place -
ANSWER-dewatering
Different types of pumps are using to dewater.
1. pumps create a vacuum internally and are used for low-volume applications.
2. pumps are commonly used for open water with high concentrations of debris and trash.
3. pumps use hydraulics to power the pumps and are ideal when the pump can't be physically
placed near the water source. - ANSWER-1. positive displacement
2. centrifugal
3. hydraulic submersible
where should the location of the filtering area be included? - ANSWER-the site logistics plan
an is a piece of heavy construction equipment commonly used in the excavation of soils, demolition,
and material handling - ANSWER-excavator
excavators may be or mounted and generally consist of an undercarriage, a housing, a cab, a
two-part articulated arm, and a bucket - ANSWER-track, wheel
most modern excavators are...
a. hydraulically powered
b. cable operated - ANSWER-a. hydraulically powered
a is a tractor-like piece of construction equipped with a front-mounted blade. they are typically
track mounted and commonly used in clearing and leveling a job site and in pushing/spreading large
quantities of materials - ANSWER-dozer
a is a wheeled piece of equipment with a center-mounted angled blade. they are typically used to
finish grade - ANSWER-grader
