LADOTD PCC PAVEMENT INSPECTION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for PCC Pavement - ANS Quality assurance
requirements shall be as specified in the applicable edition of the department's publication
entitled:
the contractor - ANS Quality control of pavement is the responsibility of...
Section 601 & 901 - ANS PCC Concrete production and pavement construction must conform
to which sections of the department specs?
Slip form method - ANS The method of paving that uses mobile side forms
Conventional method - ANS the method of paving that uses stationary forms
Authorized Concrete Field Tester - ANS Performs QC testing including measuring slump & air
content, making cylinders, taking temperature of concrete, and adjusting water at the job site
The Sampling Plan - ANS The schedule formulated by the DOTD Inspector and the district
laboratory engineer outlining the minimal sampling and testing frequency for all materials used
on a project
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, Purpose of on site inspection prior to paving - ANS To compare the plans and field conditions
to determine if there are any discrepancies, and to check equipment to be used on the project
The Project Engineer - ANS Who should the DOTD Certified Inspector is to notify if
discrepancies are found during the on site inspection?
The Materials Sampling Manual - ANS The minimal sampling frequency by section and
material can be found where?
PCC Plant Report - ANS The document submitted by the contractor for acceptance by the
district laboratory engineer that indicates the intended source of materials and the mix design
to be used on the project
District Laboratory Engineer - ANS Establishes lots prior to beginning concrete placement
operations
Lots - ANS Used to divide pavement for coring operations to determine pavement thickness
for acceptance purposes, and for compressive strength testing of pavement cores or cylinders
for acceptance purposes
The Project Engineer - ANS Who is responsible for providing lot limit information to the
contractor?
PCC Pavement Lot - ANS An identifiable area of approximately 4000 square yards paid under
the same item number
Preconstruction Conference - ANS This meeting is used to study the plans with reference to
the actual site, and to discuss topics such as sequence of construction, stockpiling material, and
utilities
Plant & Truck Certifications - ANS These certifications must be renewed every 2 years
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for PCC Pavement - ANS Quality assurance
requirements shall be as specified in the applicable edition of the department's publication
entitled:
the contractor - ANS Quality control of pavement is the responsibility of...
Section 601 & 901 - ANS PCC Concrete production and pavement construction must conform
to which sections of the department specs?
Slip form method - ANS The method of paving that uses mobile side forms
Conventional method - ANS the method of paving that uses stationary forms
Authorized Concrete Field Tester - ANS Performs QC testing including measuring slump & air
content, making cylinders, taking temperature of concrete, and adjusting water at the job site
The Sampling Plan - ANS The schedule formulated by the DOTD Inspector and the district
laboratory engineer outlining the minimal sampling and testing frequency for all materials used
on a project
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, Purpose of on site inspection prior to paving - ANS To compare the plans and field conditions
to determine if there are any discrepancies, and to check equipment to be used on the project
The Project Engineer - ANS Who should the DOTD Certified Inspector is to notify if
discrepancies are found during the on site inspection?
The Materials Sampling Manual - ANS The minimal sampling frequency by section and
material can be found where?
PCC Plant Report - ANS The document submitted by the contractor for acceptance by the
district laboratory engineer that indicates the intended source of materials and the mix design
to be used on the project
District Laboratory Engineer - ANS Establishes lots prior to beginning concrete placement
operations
Lots - ANS Used to divide pavement for coring operations to determine pavement thickness
for acceptance purposes, and for compressive strength testing of pavement cores or cylinders
for acceptance purposes
The Project Engineer - ANS Who is responsible for providing lot limit information to the
contractor?
PCC Pavement Lot - ANS An identifiable area of approximately 4000 square yards paid under
the same item number
Preconstruction Conference - ANS This meeting is used to study the plans with reference to
the actual site, and to discuss topics such as sequence of construction, stockpiling material, and
utilities
Plant & Truck Certifications - ANS These certifications must be renewed every 2 years
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