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FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE |
GRADED A+.
Basics covered in Level 1 - Correct answer-Nuclear Testing
Speedy Moisture
Report Forms
Earthwork has to do with the roadway in what way? - Correct
answerEarthwork is the excavation and placement of soils and materials
supporting the proposed roadway.
In Earthwork what is a Lot? - Correct answer-A lot is 1 lift at 500 ft or
within compacted area. Isolated compaction operations are separate lots.
Sampling at the roadway is done for - Correct answer-Done for base, sub
grade, and embankment.
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Sampling is determined how - Correct answer-generated with random
numbers usually by a Verification Inspector
In Earthwork what is a lift? - Correct answer-6" of compacted depth at
full width
What is important about sampling at the roadway - Correct
answerMinimum of three representative sample combined.
What is LIMS? - Correct answer-Laboratory Info Management System
The proctor theory is when compaction is achieved how - Correct
answerby inputting energy to expel air and water in the soil voids
Compaction causes - Correct answer-An increase in unit weight,
decrease in compressibility and permeability.
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The proctor is determined where and creates what - Correct answer-In a
laboratory and establishes a density standard to be used on the roadway
Modified proctors are created how - Correct answer-With a 10lb
hammer(rammer) on a 18" drop with 56 blows per layers with 5 layers
in total.
What is a standard proctor used in - Correct answer-It is used in
embankment and structure back fill materials
Standard proctors are created how - Correct answer-With a 5.5lb
hammer(rammer) on a 12" drop with 25 blows per layer with 3 layers in
total
Comparison between VT and QC density test tolerance - Correct answer-
2 lbs/pcf
FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE |
GRADED A+.
Basics covered in Level 1 - Correct answer-Nuclear Testing
Speedy Moisture
Report Forms
Earthwork has to do with the roadway in what way? - Correct
answerEarthwork is the excavation and placement of soils and materials
supporting the proposed roadway.
In Earthwork what is a Lot? - Correct answer-A lot is 1 lift at 500 ft or
within compacted area. Isolated compaction operations are separate lots.
Sampling at the roadway is done for - Correct answer-Done for base, sub
grade, and embankment.
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Sampling is determined how - Correct answer-generated with random
numbers usually by a Verification Inspector
In Earthwork what is a lift? - Correct answer-6" of compacted depth at
full width
What is important about sampling at the roadway - Correct
answerMinimum of three representative sample combined.
What is LIMS? - Correct answer-Laboratory Info Management System
The proctor theory is when compaction is achieved how - Correct
answerby inputting energy to expel air and water in the soil voids
Compaction causes - Correct answer-An increase in unit weight,
decrease in compressibility and permeability.
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The proctor is determined where and creates what - Correct answer-In a
laboratory and establishes a density standard to be used on the roadway
Modified proctors are created how - Correct answer-With a 10lb
hammer(rammer) on a 18" drop with 56 blows per layers with 5 layers
in total.
What is a standard proctor used in - Correct answer-It is used in
embankment and structure back fill materials
Standard proctors are created how - Correct answer-With a 5.5lb
hammer(rammer) on a 12" drop with 25 blows per layer with 3 layers in
total
Comparison between VT and QC density test tolerance - Correct answer-
2 lbs/pcf
