FDOT Asphalt Paving Level 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
S to N - CORRECT ANSWER - Downstation
W to E - CORRECT ANSWER - Downstation
Stationing - CORRECT ANSWER - Starts at 0+00
Stationing Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER - 1+00 is 100 feet
Straight Edge is the - CORRECT ANSWER - Measurement of Pavement smoothness with
a 15 foot 4.573 m rolling straightedge
Straight Edge is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - identify problems
Random sampling - CORRECT ANSWER - Are random numbers generated usually by a
VT for cores to be extracted from the roadway
How often should you calibrate a Straight edge - CORRECT ANSWER - Calibrate at the
start of each working period
Using the manual straight edge you find what kind of spot to place the rolling straightedge? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Locate a flat area with the manual straightedge and place the
rolling straightedge next to the manual straightedge and the gauge should read 0
The 3/16 and the 3/8 shims go under which wheels during calibration - CORRECT
ANSWER - The outside wheels to measure the low and the center to measure the high.
, Gauge should read 3/16 on the 3/16 shim and vice versa for the 3/8 shims. Make sure the center
wheel moves up and down freely.
Calibration materials for Straightedge - CORRECT ANSWER - Rolling Straightedge
Manual Straightedge
Manual Measurement (ruler)
x4 3/16 shims 5mm thick
x4 3/8 shims 10mm thick
When to perform final straightedge - CORRECT ANSWER - After an entire lane has been
paved
When to perform final straightedge - CORRECT ANSWER - Pavement should be an
ambient temperature
You cannot use the straightedge until it has been properly - CORRECT ANSWER -
calibrated
When performing the straightedge procedure - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain proper
traffic management and safety
Cross slopes can be either done - CORRECT ANSWER - Manually or with a smart level
When using a manual cross slope you first - CORRECT ANSWER - Place a simple level
on pavement
After placing the simple level on the pavement then you - CORRECT ANSWER - Raise
the down end of the level until it is level (bubble center)
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
S to N - CORRECT ANSWER - Downstation
W to E - CORRECT ANSWER - Downstation
Stationing - CORRECT ANSWER - Starts at 0+00
Stationing Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER - 1+00 is 100 feet
Straight Edge is the - CORRECT ANSWER - Measurement of Pavement smoothness with
a 15 foot 4.573 m rolling straightedge
Straight Edge is used to - CORRECT ANSWER - identify problems
Random sampling - CORRECT ANSWER - Are random numbers generated usually by a
VT for cores to be extracted from the roadway
How often should you calibrate a Straight edge - CORRECT ANSWER - Calibrate at the
start of each working period
Using the manual straight edge you find what kind of spot to place the rolling straightedge? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Locate a flat area with the manual straightedge and place the
rolling straightedge next to the manual straightedge and the gauge should read 0
The 3/16 and the 3/8 shims go under which wheels during calibration - CORRECT
ANSWER - The outside wheels to measure the low and the center to measure the high.
, Gauge should read 3/16 on the 3/16 shim and vice versa for the 3/8 shims. Make sure the center
wheel moves up and down freely.
Calibration materials for Straightedge - CORRECT ANSWER - Rolling Straightedge
Manual Straightedge
Manual Measurement (ruler)
x4 3/16 shims 5mm thick
x4 3/8 shims 10mm thick
When to perform final straightedge - CORRECT ANSWER - After an entire lane has been
paved
When to perform final straightedge - CORRECT ANSWER - Pavement should be an
ambient temperature
You cannot use the straightedge until it has been properly - CORRECT ANSWER -
calibrated
When performing the straightedge procedure - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain proper
traffic management and safety
Cross slopes can be either done - CORRECT ANSWER - Manually or with a smart level
When using a manual cross slope you first - CORRECT ANSWER - Place a simple level
on pavement
After placing the simple level on the pavement then you - CORRECT ANSWER - Raise
the down end of the level until it is level (bubble center)
