ACI CONCRETE FIELD-TESTING TECHNICIAN EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | GRADE 1 EXAM | QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
If the concrete sample contains aggregate larger than that
allowed for this test, the sample must be _____. ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Wet sieved over a 1-in. sieve
When filling the bowl of the air meter, the concrete must be
placed in _____ layers of equal depth. ------------Correct Answer-
-------------------2
What is the specified number of strokes required when rodding
each layer of concrete? ------------Correct Answer--------------------
25
It is necessary to tap the sides of the bowl after each layer has
been rodded. True or False? ------------Correct Answer--------------
------True
,The initial quantity of water and alcohol added to the air meter
can be poured directly into the neck of the top section of the
air meter. True or False? ------------Correct Answer-------------------
-False; the funnel must be used
Upon final filling of the air meter with water, what part of the
liquid level should be adjusted to teh zero mark on the meter? -
-----------Correct Answer--------------------Bottom of the meniscus
How long should the air meter be inverted and agitated? --------
----Correct Answer--------------------No more than five seconds at
a time, but must be repeated for a minimum of 45 seconds to
free concrete from the base
How many times does the rolling operation occur? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------A minimum of 2, a maximum of 3
, Why is the isopropyl alcohol added to the meter? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------To reduce foam that may be on
the surface of the water
The direct reading of the final liquid level in the neck of the air
meter, is estimated to teh nearest _____. ------------Correct
Answer--------------------0.25%
If the air content is greater than the 9% range of the meter,
_____. ------------Correct Answer--------------------Calibrated cups
of water are added to ring the liquid level within the graduated
range
In order for an initial meter reading to be valid, the meter must
not be leaking, the liquid level must stabilize within 6 minutes,
and the foam on the surface of the liquid must not be greater
than 2 full percent divisions. True or False? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------True
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | GRADE 1 EXAM | QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS
If the concrete sample contains aggregate larger than that
allowed for this test, the sample must be _____. ------------
Correct Answer--------------------Wet sieved over a 1-in. sieve
When filling the bowl of the air meter, the concrete must be
placed in _____ layers of equal depth. ------------Correct Answer-
-------------------2
What is the specified number of strokes required when rodding
each layer of concrete? ------------Correct Answer--------------------
25
It is necessary to tap the sides of the bowl after each layer has
been rodded. True or False? ------------Correct Answer--------------
------True
,The initial quantity of water and alcohol added to the air meter
can be poured directly into the neck of the top section of the
air meter. True or False? ------------Correct Answer-------------------
-False; the funnel must be used
Upon final filling of the air meter with water, what part of the
liquid level should be adjusted to teh zero mark on the meter? -
-----------Correct Answer--------------------Bottom of the meniscus
How long should the air meter be inverted and agitated? --------
----Correct Answer--------------------No more than five seconds at
a time, but must be repeated for a minimum of 45 seconds to
free concrete from the base
How many times does the rolling operation occur? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------A minimum of 2, a maximum of 3
, Why is the isopropyl alcohol added to the meter? ------------
Correct Answer--------------------To reduce foam that may be on
the surface of the water
The direct reading of the final liquid level in the neck of the air
meter, is estimated to teh nearest _____. ------------Correct
Answer--------------------0.25%
If the air content is greater than the 9% range of the meter,
_____. ------------Correct Answer--------------------Calibrated cups
of water are added to ring the liquid level within the graduated
range
In order for an initial meter reading to be valid, the meter must
not be leaking, the liquid level must stabilize within 6 minutes,
and the foam on the surface of the liquid must not be greater
than 2 full percent divisions. True or False? ------------Correct
Answer--------------------True
