ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I LATEST
TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
This is used to determine the amount of mix in the auger chamber -
ANSWERS-Feed control sensor
As required in Virginia, what must be coated with a heavy tack coat for
proper joint adhesion? - ANSWERS-Cold side
Pushing mix off of the old lane and onto the new mat directly over the
joint is called - ANSWERS-Bump
When it comes to joint overlapping, mix should not be __________
across the new lane - ANSWERS-rebroadcast
This regulates the amount of mix that can be delivered to the augers -
ANSWERS-Conveyor flow gates
The paver consists of what two primary parts? - ANSWERS-tractor,
screed
What is the single most important factor that affects the ultimate
performance of asphalt concrete layers - ANSWERS-Compaction
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, ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I LATEST
TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A 1% increase in air voids equals ___% loss of pavement life -
ANSWERS-
What is the minimum percent of air voids in the field? - ANSWERS-
92.5%
Normal values of nominal amplitude range from ____ to ______ -
ANSWERS-.01, .04
What is the first device used to compact the mat and may be operated in
the vibratory mode - ANSWERS-Screed
Where should longitudinal joints be located? - ANSWERS-
Approximately 6" or more offset from the joint in the layer below
When a mat is being compacted, what is the minimum overlap between
roller passes? - ANSWERS-6"
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TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
This is used to determine the amount of mix in the auger chamber -
ANSWERS-Feed control sensor
As required in Virginia, what must be coated with a heavy tack coat for
proper joint adhesion? - ANSWERS-Cold side
Pushing mix off of the old lane and onto the new mat directly over the
joint is called - ANSWERS-Bump
When it comes to joint overlapping, mix should not be __________
across the new lane - ANSWERS-rebroadcast
This regulates the amount of mix that can be delivered to the augers -
ANSWERS-Conveyor flow gates
The paver consists of what two primary parts? - ANSWERS-tractor,
screed
What is the single most important factor that affects the ultimate
performance of asphalt concrete layers - ANSWERS-Compaction
END OF
PAGE 1
, ASPHALT FIELD LEVEL I LATEST
TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A 1% increase in air voids equals ___% loss of pavement life -
ANSWERS-
What is the minimum percent of air voids in the field? - ANSWERS-
92.5%
Normal values of nominal amplitude range from ____ to ______ -
ANSWERS-.01, .04
What is the first device used to compact the mat and may be operated in
the vibratory mode - ANSWERS-Screed
Where should longitudinal joints be located? - ANSWERS-
Approximately 6" or more offset from the joint in the layer below
When a mat is being compacted, what is the minimum overlap between
roller passes? - ANSWERS-6"
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