Asphalt Field Level I Test Questions
with Correct Answers
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) - ANSWERSStandard drawings,
Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions
copied notes
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard
spec - ANSWERSSupplemental specs
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new
asphalt overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur - ANSWERSTack coat
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September? -
ANSWERSConventional
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through
September? - ANSWERSTrackless
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) - ANSWERS.05 to .10
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from
approximately...? (in gal/yd^2) - ANSWERS.04 to .06
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement - ANSWERS60,
65
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water - ANSWERS35, 40
When is a prime tack coat required? - ANSWERSWhen required by the contract
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement? -
ANSWERSdirt, dust, scabbing
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with
mechanical broom can all be used to..... - ANSWERSclean a milled surface
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver - ANSWERSEnd dump truck
This truck employs a conveyor belt in the bottom of the truck bed to discharge asphalt
mix - ANSWERSLive bottom truck
with Correct Answers
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) - ANSWERSStandard drawings,
Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions
copied notes
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard
spec - ANSWERSSupplemental specs
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new
asphalt overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur - ANSWERSTack coat
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September? -
ANSWERSConventional
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through
September? - ANSWERSTrackless
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) - ANSWERS.05 to .10
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from
approximately...? (in gal/yd^2) - ANSWERS.04 to .06
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement - ANSWERS60,
65
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water - ANSWERS35, 40
When is a prime tack coat required? - ANSWERSWhen required by the contract
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement? -
ANSWERSdirt, dust, scabbing
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with
mechanical broom can all be used to..... - ANSWERSclean a milled surface
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver - ANSWERSEnd dump truck
This truck employs a conveyor belt in the bottom of the truck bed to discharge asphalt
mix - ANSWERSLive bottom truck
