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ACI AGGREGATE TESTING
TECHNICIAN - LEVEL 1 - SECTION 5
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
In carrying out the procedure, dry the sample at ________ at
room temperature for ____ hr, and immerse in water at for ____
hr. - correct answer -230 ± 9°F, cool, 1-3, room temperature, 24 ±
4 hr
Under some conditions the initial drying period and the 15-hr soak
may be skipped. True or False? - correct answer -True
When aggregate isn't oven dried before soaking, the absorption
and relative density (specific gravity) (SSD) values may be
______ . - correct answer -Higher
These values are higher because the larger particles (75 mm
plus) require a shorter soaking period to absorb the moisture.
True or False? - correct answer -False; a longer time is needed
ACI AGGREGATE TESTING
TECHNICIAN - LEVEL 1 - SECTION 5
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
In carrying out the procedure, dry the sample at ________ at
room temperature for ____ hr, and immerse in water at for ____
hr. - correct answer -230 ± 9°F, cool, 1-3, room temperature, 24 ±
4 hr
Under some conditions the initial drying period and the 15-hr soak
may be skipped. True or False? - correct answer -True
When aggregate isn't oven dried before soaking, the absorption
and relative density (specific gravity) (SSD) values may be
______ . - correct answer -Higher
These values are higher because the larger particles (75 mm
plus) require a shorter soaking period to absorb the moisture.
True or False? - correct answer -False; a longer time is needed
