NICET Construction Materials Testing – Soils Level II | Complete
Exam Questions and Detailed Solutions | Latest Updated
Practice Material
Introduction:
This document contains comprehensive practice questions and
detailed solutions for the NICET Construction Materials Testing –
Soils Level II exam. It covers ASTM standards, soil classification,
compaction testing, surveying, erosion control, concrete testing,
blueprint reading, roadway construction, OSHA safety
requirements, and field inspection procedures.
The material includes updated exam-style questions with correct
answers and explanations commonly used for certification
preparation. It is useful for reviewing laboratory procedures, field
density testing, aggregate sampling, Proctor testing, and
construction inspection fundamentals aligned with current industry
standards.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the term for the process of verifying that soil meets
specified requirements before it is shipped to a construction site
and after it has been used in earthwork construction?
a) soil testing b) soil certification c) soil acceptance d) soil
inspection --- correct precise answer ---b) soil certification
What is the process of measuring the density of soil called?
,a) soil testing b) soil compaction testing c) soil acceptance d) soil
inspection --- correct precise answer ---b) soil compaction testing
What is the process of verifying that soil has been compacted to the
required density called?
a) soil testing b) soil compaction testing c) soil acceptance d) soil
inspection --- correct precise answer ---d) soil inspection
What is the term for the process of determining the acceptability of
soil compaction test results?
a) soil compaction evaluation b) soil compaction acceptance c) soil
compaction inspection d) soil compaction verification --- correct
precise answer ---b) soil compaction acceptance
What is the minimum level of soil compaction that is required for
earthwork construction?
a) 95% b) 96% c) 97% d) 98% --- correct precise answer ---d)
98%
What is the maximum level of soil compaction that is allowed for
earthwork construction?
a) 95% b) 96% c) 97% d) 98% --- correct precise answer ---a)
95%
,Define C117 --- correct precise answer ---The determination of the
amount of material finer than a 75-um (No.200) sieve
What is the significance of C136? --- correct precise answer ----To
determine the grading of materials,
-compliance of particle size distribution,
-provide data for control of production of various aggregate
-developing relationships concerning porosity and packing
What procedure should always be used unless otherwise specified
in c117? --- correct precise answer ---Procedure A
What is an appropriate wetting agent to use for sieving through a
No.200 sieve? --- correct precise answer ---Water or any dispersing
agent that will promote separation of the fine materials
What should the temperature of the oven be when drying
samples?(C117) --- correct precise answer ---110 °C (+-5)
If used, how much wetting agent should be used in procedure B?
C117 --- correct precise answer ---Enough to produce a small
amount of suds when the sample was agitated
, Report the amount retained by wash by....?(C117) --- correct precise
answer ---<10%-report to the .1%
>10%-report to the nearest whole number
How long do you sieve material? C136 --- correct precise answer ---
so that not more than 1% of material retained on any sieve will
pass during 1 minute of hand sieving
How accurate shall balances be fo fine aggregate? C136 --- correct
precise answer ---readable to the nearest .1 Gram or .1%
How accurate shall balances be for course aggregate or mixtures?
C136 --- correct precise answer ---readable to the nearest .5 gram
or nearest .1%
What is the significance of C117? --- correct precise answer ---
Accurate determination of material finer than 75-um in mineral
aggregate by washing
What practice is used for sampling aggregate? --- correct precise
answer ---D75
Exam Questions and Detailed Solutions | Latest Updated
Practice Material
Introduction:
This document contains comprehensive practice questions and
detailed solutions for the NICET Construction Materials Testing –
Soils Level II exam. It covers ASTM standards, soil classification,
compaction testing, surveying, erosion control, concrete testing,
blueprint reading, roadway construction, OSHA safety
requirements, and field inspection procedures.
The material includes updated exam-style questions with correct
answers and explanations commonly used for certification
preparation. It is useful for reviewing laboratory procedures, field
density testing, aggregate sampling, Proctor testing, and
construction inspection fundamentals aligned with current industry
standards.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the term for the process of verifying that soil meets
specified requirements before it is shipped to a construction site
and after it has been used in earthwork construction?
a) soil testing b) soil certification c) soil acceptance d) soil
inspection --- correct precise answer ---b) soil certification
What is the process of measuring the density of soil called?
,a) soil testing b) soil compaction testing c) soil acceptance d) soil
inspection --- correct precise answer ---b) soil compaction testing
What is the process of verifying that soil has been compacted to the
required density called?
a) soil testing b) soil compaction testing c) soil acceptance d) soil
inspection --- correct precise answer ---d) soil inspection
What is the term for the process of determining the acceptability of
soil compaction test results?
a) soil compaction evaluation b) soil compaction acceptance c) soil
compaction inspection d) soil compaction verification --- correct
precise answer ---b) soil compaction acceptance
What is the minimum level of soil compaction that is required for
earthwork construction?
a) 95% b) 96% c) 97% d) 98% --- correct precise answer ---d)
98%
What is the maximum level of soil compaction that is allowed for
earthwork construction?
a) 95% b) 96% c) 97% d) 98% --- correct precise answer ---a)
95%
,Define C117 --- correct precise answer ---The determination of the
amount of material finer than a 75-um (No.200) sieve
What is the significance of C136? --- correct precise answer ----To
determine the grading of materials,
-compliance of particle size distribution,
-provide data for control of production of various aggregate
-developing relationships concerning porosity and packing
What procedure should always be used unless otherwise specified
in c117? --- correct precise answer ---Procedure A
What is an appropriate wetting agent to use for sieving through a
No.200 sieve? --- correct precise answer ---Water or any dispersing
agent that will promote separation of the fine materials
What should the temperature of the oven be when drying
samples?(C117) --- correct precise answer ---110 °C (+-5)
If used, how much wetting agent should be used in procedure B?
C117 --- correct precise answer ---Enough to produce a small
amount of suds when the sample was agitated
, Report the amount retained by wash by....?(C117) --- correct precise
answer ---<10%-report to the .1%
>10%-report to the nearest whole number
How long do you sieve material? C136 --- correct precise answer ---
so that not more than 1% of material retained on any sieve will
pass during 1 minute of hand sieving
How accurate shall balances be fo fine aggregate? C136 --- correct
precise answer ---readable to the nearest .1 Gram or .1%
How accurate shall balances be for course aggregate or mixtures?
C136 --- correct precise answer ---readable to the nearest .5 gram
or nearest .1%
What is the significance of C117? --- correct precise answer ---
Accurate determination of material finer than 75-um in mineral
aggregate by washing
What practice is used for sampling aggregate? --- correct precise
answer ---D75
