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NICET LEVEL 1 HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 2026
Federal Aid Project Attachments - correct-answer -Attachments to the Contract
Special Provision document, used for Federal Aid Projects.
Field Order - correct-answer -Written direction, signed by the RE, requiring action
by the Contractor
Full Traffic Access - correct-answer -All work is complete to allow safe
unencumbered use of the final paved portion of roadway throughout the project
including but not limited to striping, RPMs, rumble strips, highway lighting, and
traffic signals as determined by the RE.
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highway, street, or road - correct-answer -A general term denoting a public way
for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the ROW (see
Figure 101-1).
holiday - correct-answer -A legal holiday as defined by N.J.S.A. 36:1-1
inspector - correct-answer -The Department's authorized representative assigned
to inspect the Work for conformance to the Contract
Interim Completion - correct-answer -A milestone other than "Completion of
Work," requiring completion by a specified date or within a specified time.
Item - correct-answer -A specifically described portion of Work for which there is
a unit or lump sum price.
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ITS commissioning - correct-answer -Completion of Level A testing of an
Intelligent Transportation System per 704.03.01. This does not constitute
Acceptance by the Department of the work.
Materials Engineer - correct-answer -The Department's Manager of the Bureau of
Materials, or the Department's Regional Materials Engineer and their designated
representatives
land surveyor - correct-answer -A person who is legally authorized to practice
land surveying in New Jersey according to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:8-27, et
seq
NICET LEVEL 1 HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 2026
Federal Aid Project Attachments - correct-answer -Attachments to the Contract
Special Provision document, used for Federal Aid Projects.
Field Order - correct-answer -Written direction, signed by the RE, requiring action
by the Contractor
Full Traffic Access - correct-answer -All work is complete to allow safe
unencumbered use of the final paved portion of roadway throughout the project
including but not limited to striping, RPMs, rumble strips, highway lighting, and
traffic signals as determined by the RE.
,2|Page
highway, street, or road - correct-answer -A general term denoting a public way
for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the ROW (see
Figure 101-1).
holiday - correct-answer -A legal holiday as defined by N.J.S.A. 36:1-1
inspector - correct-answer -The Department's authorized representative assigned
to inspect the Work for conformance to the Contract
Interim Completion - correct-answer -A milestone other than "Completion of
Work," requiring completion by a specified date or within a specified time.
Item - correct-answer -A specifically described portion of Work for which there is
a unit or lump sum price.
, 3|Page
ITS commissioning - correct-answer -Completion of Level A testing of an
Intelligent Transportation System per 704.03.01. This does not constitute
Acceptance by the Department of the work.
Materials Engineer - correct-answer -The Department's Manager of the Bureau of
Materials, or the Department's Regional Materials Engineer and their designated
representatives
land surveyor - correct-answer -A person who is legally authorized to practice
land surveying in New Jersey according to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:8-27, et
seq
