NICET Concrete level Exam Questions With
Correct Solutions 2025\2026 A+ Grade
What is Bulk Density used for? (c29)
- accurate answers-Determining Mass/volume relationship for conversions in
purchase agreements
What is the dimensions of plate glass? (C29)
- accurate answers-1/4" thick and at least 1" larger than the diameter of the
measure
What are the requirements for a thermometer? (C1064)
- accurate answers-has a range of at least 30-120°F and readable to the
nearest 1°F
When drying aggregate to constant mass, What should the temperature of the
oven be? (C29)
- accurate answers-230°F (+/- 10°F)
When is an aggregate sample considered at constant mass? (C29)
- accurate answers-When the 2 sample weights taken an hour apart is less
than .1%
What is the formula for Bulk Density? (C29)
- accurate answers-(mass of agg. and measure - mass of measure) /volume of
measure
What is is maximum size to use the jigging procedure? (C29*)
- accurate answers-Greater than 1.5", but no greater than 5"
What is the formula for void content? (C29)
- accurate answers-100[(bulk specific gravity X density of water) - Bulk
Density of agg./ bulk specific gravity X density of water
bulk density be reported to the nearest.... (C29)
- accurate answers-1 LB/ft^3
, What is the significance of ASTM C31?
- accurate answers-It provides the requirements for making, curing,
protecting and transporting concrete specimens
If specimens are made and standard cured what can the test results be used
for? (C31)
- accurate answers--Acceptances for specific strength
-checking adequacy of mixture proportions
- Quality Control
if specimens are field cured what can the test results be used for? (C31)
- accurate answers--Determine if a structure can be put in service
-comparison with test results of standard cure specimens
-form removal time requirements
What are the specifications of a tamping rod?
- accurate answers-A round, smooth, straight, steel rod. The length should be
at least 4" greater than the depth of the mold, but no greater than 24"
When using the a 4"x 8" cylinder, What are the rod specifications?
- accurate answers-straight, steel, w/hemispherical tip 3/8" in diameter (+-
1/16")
When using a 6" x 12" cylinder, What are the rod specifications?
- accurate answers-straight, steel w/hemispherical tip 5/8" in diameter (+-
1/16)
What is the minimum amount of cylinders per test?***
- accurate answers-3-4"x8"
2-6"x12"
When casting beams how many times should each layer be rodded?
- accurate answers-1 rod per 2in^2
Where should cylinders be stored after consolidation?
- accurate answers-in or as near to the formwork as posssible
What is the curing temp. of concrete less than 6000psi?(C31)
- accurate answers-60°F to 80°F
Correct Solutions 2025\2026 A+ Grade
What is Bulk Density used for? (c29)
- accurate answers-Determining Mass/volume relationship for conversions in
purchase agreements
What is the dimensions of plate glass? (C29)
- accurate answers-1/4" thick and at least 1" larger than the diameter of the
measure
What are the requirements for a thermometer? (C1064)
- accurate answers-has a range of at least 30-120°F and readable to the
nearest 1°F
When drying aggregate to constant mass, What should the temperature of the
oven be? (C29)
- accurate answers-230°F (+/- 10°F)
When is an aggregate sample considered at constant mass? (C29)
- accurate answers-When the 2 sample weights taken an hour apart is less
than .1%
What is the formula for Bulk Density? (C29)
- accurate answers-(mass of agg. and measure - mass of measure) /volume of
measure
What is is maximum size to use the jigging procedure? (C29*)
- accurate answers-Greater than 1.5", but no greater than 5"
What is the formula for void content? (C29)
- accurate answers-100[(bulk specific gravity X density of water) - Bulk
Density of agg./ bulk specific gravity X density of water
bulk density be reported to the nearest.... (C29)
- accurate answers-1 LB/ft^3
, What is the significance of ASTM C31?
- accurate answers-It provides the requirements for making, curing,
protecting and transporting concrete specimens
If specimens are made and standard cured what can the test results be used
for? (C31)
- accurate answers--Acceptances for specific strength
-checking adequacy of mixture proportions
- Quality Control
if specimens are field cured what can the test results be used for? (C31)
- accurate answers--Determine if a structure can be put in service
-comparison with test results of standard cure specimens
-form removal time requirements
What are the specifications of a tamping rod?
- accurate answers-A round, smooth, straight, steel rod. The length should be
at least 4" greater than the depth of the mold, but no greater than 24"
When using the a 4"x 8" cylinder, What are the rod specifications?
- accurate answers-straight, steel, w/hemispherical tip 3/8" in diameter (+-
1/16")
When using a 6" x 12" cylinder, What are the rod specifications?
- accurate answers-straight, steel w/hemispherical tip 5/8" in diameter (+-
1/16)
What is the minimum amount of cylinders per test?***
- accurate answers-3-4"x8"
2-6"x12"
When casting beams how many times should each layer be rodded?
- accurate answers-1 rod per 2in^2
Where should cylinders be stored after consolidation?
- accurate answers-in or as near to the formwork as posssible
What is the curing temp. of concrete less than 6000psi?(C31)
- accurate answers-60°F to 80°F
