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ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I (ACI Grade I) | 2026 Exam Prep | 170+ Practice Questions & Answers | ASTM C172, C1064, C143, C138, C231, C173, C31 | Concrete Field Testing Certification

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Prepare confidently for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I Certification with this comprehensive study guide featuring 170+ carefully compiled practice questions and detailed answers covering the essential ASTM standards required for certification. The material provides extensive coverage of concrete temperature measurement, sampling procedures, slump testing, air content determination using both pressure and volumetric methods, density (unit weight), yield, gravimetric air content, and the proper making, curing, protection, transportation, and storage of concrete strength specimens, making it an excellent resource for certification preparation and practical field application. The questions are structured to reinforce both theoretical knowledge and field-testing procedures in accordance with industry-recognized ASTM standards. This study material is ideal for mastering testing sequences, equipment requirements, specification limits, reporting procedures, and quality control practices commonly evaluated during the written and performance portions of the ACI Grade I certification examination. It serves as an effective revision guide for technicians seeking first-time certification or recertification while strengthening understanding of standardized concrete testing methods used throughout the construction industry. The content aligns with the principles and procedures described in the following authoritative references: ASTM International. ASTM C172/C172M – Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete. ASTM International. ASTM C1064/C1064M – Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete. ASTM International. ASTM C143/C143M – Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete. ASTM International. ASTM C138/C138M – Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete. ASTM International. ASTM C231/C231M – Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method. ASTM International. ASTM C173/C173M – Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method. ASTM International. ASTM C31/C31M – Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field. American Concrete Institute (ACI). ACI CP-1: Technical Workbook for ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I. Relevant Students: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I candidates, Civil Engineering students, Construction Engineering students, Construction Management students, Materials Engineering students, Concrete Technology students, Structural Engineering students, Quality Control and Quality Assurance inspectors, Laboratory technicians, Field technicians, Engineering technology students, Public Works inspectors, Highway and Transportation Engineering students, Ready-Mix Concrete personnel, Construction professionals preparing for ACI certification. Keywords: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ACI Grade I, ACI certification, Concrete field testing, ASTM C172, ASTM C1064, ASTM C143, ASTM C138, ASTM C231, ASTM C173, ASTM C31, Concrete sampling, Fresh concrete testing, Slump test, Concrete temperature, Air content test, Pressure air meter, Volumetric air test, Unit weight of concrete, Density of concrete, Yield of concrete, Concrete quality control, Concrete inspection, Strength test specimens, Cylinder molding, Concrete curing, Concrete transportation, Field curing, Standard curing, Construction materials testing, Civil engineering exam, Construction inspection, Ready mix concrete, Practice questions, Exam questions and answers, Certification study guide, Concrete laboratory, ASTM standards

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ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician- Grade I 2026 Exam
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The sensor of the temperature measuring device shall be submerged a

minimum of _____ in. [_____mm] into the freshly mixed concrete. -

ANSWER ✔✔3 in. [75 mm]


The temperature measuring device shall have a capacity of measuring

temperature of freshly mixed concrete to +- _____ degrees F [+- _____

,C] throughout a range of _____. - ANSWER ✔✔1 degree F [0.5 C],

30 degrees F to 120 F [0 C to 50 C]

The temperature measuring device shall be calibrated _____, or

whenever there is a question of _____. - ANSWER ✔✔Annually,

accuracy

The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wheelbarrow. True

or False? - ANSWER ✔✔True


The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wall form. True of

False - ANSWER ✔✔True


A composite sample of concrete is required even if the only purpose for

obtaining the sample is to determine temperature. True of False? -

ANSWER ✔✔False


What must be done to the sample container prior to sampling the

concrete? - ANSWER ✔✔Dampen (with water)


What must be done to the concrete surrounding the temperature

measuring device after the device is submerged in the fresh concrete. -

ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER ✔✔At least 2 minutes but not more than

5 minutes

After the temperature of the concrete is read, what is required? -

ANSWER ✔✔Reporting of temperature


The temperature of concrete is reported to the nearest _____ degrees F

[_____ C] - ANSWER ✔✔1 degree F [0.5 C]


According to ASTM C1064, what is one reason to take the temperature

of concrete? - ANSWER ✔✔Verify conformance to a specified

requirement for temperature of concrete

A maximum temperature of freshly mixed concrete is specified in ASTM

C1064. True of False? - ANSWER ✔✔False


The sample of concrete used for temperature determination must be

rodded 25 times. True or False? - ANSWER ✔✔False


Sampling by this method is required when tests are to be made to

determine _____ with specification requirements. - ANSWER

✔✔Compliance




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