Asphalt Field Level I Test Updated Actual Questions and Correct
Answers (2026-2027)
Question 1.
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most)
Correct Answer: Standard drawings, Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans,
Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Question 2.
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard
spec
Correct Answer: Supplemental specs
Question 3.
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new
asphalt overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur
Correct Answer: Tack coat
Question 4.
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September?
Correct Answer: Conventional
Question 5.
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September?
Correct Answer: Trackless
Question 6.
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2)
Correct Answer: .05 to .10
Question 7.
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from
approximately...? (in gal/yd^2)
Correct Answer: .04 to .06
, Question 8.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement
Correct Answer: 60, 65
Question 9.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water
Correct Answer: 35, 40
Question 10.
When is a prime tack coat required?
Correct Answer: When required by the contract
Question 11.
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement?
Correct Answer: dirt, dust, scabbing
Question 12.
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with
mechanical broom can all be used to.....
Correct Answer: clean a milled surface
Question 13.
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver
Correct Answer: End dump truck
Question 14.
This truck employs a conveyor belt in the bottom of the truck bed to discharge asphalt mix
Correct Answer: Live bottom truck
Question 15.
This allows the paver to be operated almost continuously when a continuous supply of mix
is available from the asphalt plant
Correct Answer: MTV
Answers (2026-2027)
Question 1.
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most)
Correct Answer: Standard drawings, Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans,
Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Question 2.
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard
spec
Correct Answer: Supplemental specs
Question 3.
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new
asphalt overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur
Correct Answer: Tack coat
Question 4.
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September?
Correct Answer: Conventional
Question 5.
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September?
Correct Answer: Trackless
Question 6.
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2)
Correct Answer: .05 to .10
Question 7.
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from
approximately...? (in gal/yd^2)
Correct Answer: .04 to .06
, Question 8.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement
Correct Answer: 60, 65
Question 9.
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% water
Correct Answer: 35, 40
Question 10.
When is a prime tack coat required?
Correct Answer: When required by the contract
Question 11.
What could cause poor bonding on an asphalt overlay on a milled pavement?
Correct Answer: dirt, dust, scabbing
Question 12.
Air blowing the surface, dampening/flushing surface with water, and sweeping with
mechanical broom can all be used to.....
Correct Answer: clean a milled surface
Question 13.
This truck delivers mix directly into the hopper of the paver
Correct Answer: End dump truck
Question 14.
This truck employs a conveyor belt in the bottom of the truck bed to discharge asphalt mix
Correct Answer: Live bottom truck
Question 15.
This allows the paver to be operated almost continuously when a continuous supply of mix
is available from the asphalt plant
Correct Answer: MTV
