Nicet Level 2: Asphalt UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many samples are required to create a composite sample? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
samples
When core sampling, where should nuclear density gauge test be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Test should be taken prior to coring in same location
What is a "Lot" comprised of? - CORRECT ANSWER - A lot is split up in 5 different
samples called "Sublots"
When sampling from a paver auger, where should the sample be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sample should be taken from the end of the auger
When sampling from roadway, where should sample be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immediately behind paver and Infront of breakdown roller
When sampling from roadway, how far away should rollers stay away? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rollers should be 10' away from sampling area
When sampling from the roadway, what're the type of sampling methods? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plate with cookie cutter, Plate method, non-plate method
What is the requirement when using plate method for sampling from roadway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Plate is placed 10' Infront of paver and at least 2' on the inside edge of the
mat
2. 3 samples must be acquired
What are the requirements when sampling from a paver? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Trim
8-12" before taking sample
, 2. Remove 6-10" of material in center of hopper
3. Take sample directly into vertical face
What are the requirements for sampling from stockpiles? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Remove 4" of outermost layer
2. Obtain sample as close as possible to the intersection of horizontal and vertical face.
How many sections should be split from a sample container when " sample splitting"? -
CORRECT ANSWER -4
What are the requirements for sampling from a loaded truck? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Truck should be split into 4 different quadrants
2. Remove 4" of outermost layer
3. 3 increments placed on sample container
What is open-graded Asphalt? - CORRECT ANSWER - Top course permeable layer that
supports drainage, tire dampening and road spray
What is dense-graded Asphalt? - CORRECT ANSWER - Base or binder course that have
larger nominal size aggregates. Low water impermeability, strength and improves freeze/thaw
cycles
Existing surface preparation inspection: Structurally Sound - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cracks and other structural defects must be prepared to minimize reflective cracking. surface
must be non-compressible and capable of bearing traffic loads
Existing surface preparation: Well Drained - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Surface must not
be undermined by water intrusion.
2. Water should not collect around roadbed
3. Roadbed should promote positive drainage
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How many samples are required to create a composite sample? - CORRECT ANSWER -3
samples
When core sampling, where should nuclear density gauge test be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Test should be taken prior to coring in same location
What is a "Lot" comprised of? - CORRECT ANSWER - A lot is split up in 5 different
samples called "Sublots"
When sampling from a paver auger, where should the sample be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sample should be taken from the end of the auger
When sampling from roadway, where should sample be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immediately behind paver and Infront of breakdown roller
When sampling from roadway, how far away should rollers stay away? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rollers should be 10' away from sampling area
When sampling from the roadway, what're the type of sampling methods? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plate with cookie cutter, Plate method, non-plate method
What is the requirement when using plate method for sampling from roadway? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Plate is placed 10' Infront of paver and at least 2' on the inside edge of the
mat
2. 3 samples must be acquired
What are the requirements when sampling from a paver? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Trim
8-12" before taking sample
, 2. Remove 6-10" of material in center of hopper
3. Take sample directly into vertical face
What are the requirements for sampling from stockpiles? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Remove 4" of outermost layer
2. Obtain sample as close as possible to the intersection of horizontal and vertical face.
How many sections should be split from a sample container when " sample splitting"? -
CORRECT ANSWER -4
What are the requirements for sampling from a loaded truck? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Truck should be split into 4 different quadrants
2. Remove 4" of outermost layer
3. 3 increments placed on sample container
What is open-graded Asphalt? - CORRECT ANSWER - Top course permeable layer that
supports drainage, tire dampening and road spray
What is dense-graded Asphalt? - CORRECT ANSWER - Base or binder course that have
larger nominal size aggregates. Low water impermeability, strength and improves freeze/thaw
cycles
Existing surface preparation inspection: Structurally Sound - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cracks and other structural defects must be prepared to minimize reflective cracking. surface
must be non-compressible and capable of bearing traffic loads
Existing surface preparation: Well Drained - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Surface must not
be undermined by water intrusion.
2. Water should not collect around roadbed
3. Roadbed should promote positive drainage
