ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ (2026).
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) -ANSWER-Standard drawings, Standard
specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard
spec -ANSWER-Supplemental specs
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt
overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur -ANSWER-Tack coat
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September? -ANSWER-Conventional
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September? -
ANSWER-Trackless
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) -ANSWER-.05 to .10
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...?
(in gal/yd^2) -ANSWER-.04 to .06
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement -ANSWER-60, 65
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water -ANSWER-35, 40
When is a prime tack coat required? -ANSWER-When required by the contract
ANSWERS GRADED A+ (2026).
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) -ANSWER-Standard drawings, Standard
specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard
spec -ANSWER-Supplemental specs
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt
overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur -ANSWER-Tack coat
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September? -ANSWER-Conventional
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September? -
ANSWER-Trackless
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) -ANSWER-.05 to .10
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...?
(in gal/yd^2) -ANSWER-.04 to .06
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement -ANSWER-60, 65
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water -ANSWER-35, 40
When is a prime tack coat required? -ANSWER-When required by the contract