PCC Level 1, 2026 – Foundational Law & Ethics Study
Material
The end of the temperature sensing portion of the temperature measuring device is submerged
a minimum of ___ into the freshly mixed concrete. - ANS✔✔ 3 inches
The temperature measuring device shall be capable of accurately measuring the temperature of
freshly mixed concrete to _____ throughout a range of _____ . - ANS✔✔ 1 °F , 30-120°F
The temperature measuring device shall be verified ______, or whenever there is a question of
______. - ANS✔✔ annually, accuracy
The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wheelbarrow. T or F? - ANS✔✔ T
The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wall form. T or F? - ANS✔✔ T
A composite sample of concrete is required even if the only purpose for obtaining the sample is
to determine temperature. T or F? - ANS✔✔ F
What must be done to the sample container prior to sampling the concrete? - ANS✔✔
Dampened with water
What must be done to the concrete surrounding the temperature measuring device after the
device is submerged in fresh concrete? - ANS✔✔ Gently press the concrete around the
temperature measuring device at the surface of the concrete.
How long must the temperature measuring device remain in the freshly mixed concrete? -
ANS✔✔ 2-5 minutes
, After the temperature of the concrete is read, what is then required? - ANS✔✔ Reporting of
temperature
The temperature of the concrete is reported to the nearest _____. - ANS✔✔ 1°F
According to Test Method C1064, what is one reason to take the concrete temperature? -
ANS✔✔ Verify conformance to a specified requirement for concrete temperature.
A maximum temperature of freshly mixed concrete is specified in Test Method C1064. T or F? -
ANS✔✔ F
The sample of concrete used for temperature determination must be rodded 25 times. T or F? -
ANS✔✔ F
Sampling by this practice covers procedures for obtaining representative samples, on which
tests are to be performed to determine ____ with quality requirements of the specification
under which the concrete is furnished. - ANS✔✔ Compliance
This practice covers sampling from five types of equipment which are... - ANS✔✔ Stationary
mixers, paving mixers, revolving drum mixers, continuous mixers, and open top mixers.
The elapsed time between obtaining the first and final portions of a composite sample shall not
exceed ___. - ANS✔✔ 15 minutes
Portions of a composite sample shall be thoroughly remixed before beginning tests on the
sample. T or F? - ANS✔✔ T
Material
The end of the temperature sensing portion of the temperature measuring device is submerged
a minimum of ___ into the freshly mixed concrete. - ANS✔✔ 3 inches
The temperature measuring device shall be capable of accurately measuring the temperature of
freshly mixed concrete to _____ throughout a range of _____ . - ANS✔✔ 1 °F , 30-120°F
The temperature measuring device shall be verified ______, or whenever there is a question of
______. - ANS✔✔ annually, accuracy
The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wheelbarrow. T or F? - ANS✔✔ T
The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wall form. T or F? - ANS✔✔ T
A composite sample of concrete is required even if the only purpose for obtaining the sample is
to determine temperature. T or F? - ANS✔✔ F
What must be done to the sample container prior to sampling the concrete? - ANS✔✔
Dampened with water
What must be done to the concrete surrounding the temperature measuring device after the
device is submerged in fresh concrete? - ANS✔✔ Gently press the concrete around the
temperature measuring device at the surface of the concrete.
How long must the temperature measuring device remain in the freshly mixed concrete? -
ANS✔✔ 2-5 minutes
, After the temperature of the concrete is read, what is then required? - ANS✔✔ Reporting of
temperature
The temperature of the concrete is reported to the nearest _____. - ANS✔✔ 1°F
According to Test Method C1064, what is one reason to take the concrete temperature? -
ANS✔✔ Verify conformance to a specified requirement for concrete temperature.
A maximum temperature of freshly mixed concrete is specified in Test Method C1064. T or F? -
ANS✔✔ F
The sample of concrete used for temperature determination must be rodded 25 times. T or F? -
ANS✔✔ F
Sampling by this practice covers procedures for obtaining representative samples, on which
tests are to be performed to determine ____ with quality requirements of the specification
under which the concrete is furnished. - ANS✔✔ Compliance
This practice covers sampling from five types of equipment which are... - ANS✔✔ Stationary
mixers, paving mixers, revolving drum mixers, continuous mixers, and open top mixers.
The elapsed time between obtaining the first and final portions of a composite sample shall not
exceed ___. - ANS✔✔ 15 minutes
Portions of a composite sample shall be thoroughly remixed before beginning tests on the
sample. T or F? - ANS✔✔ T
