ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. (T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans for Type
SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the mix on the basis of
visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine the acceptability of the
material.
True
2. If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test results: A. The Lot is
accepted at full pay B. The Contractor is required to remove and replace the Lot in question C. The
Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing D. The
Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for the testing E. The
Contractor pays for the Resolution testing
(D.) The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
3. What materials are approved for use for tack application? A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H B. RS-1,
RS-2, MC-250, SS-4 C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500 D. All the Above E. None of the Above
(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
4. The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch layer of asphalt
is: A. 40°F B. 45°F C. 50°F D. 65°F and rising
(A.) 40°F
5. A quality of Asphalt Mix will be: A. Constructable B. Conform to specifications C. Satisfy the
functional requirements D. All the above
(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications, and satisfy the functional requirements
6. Which condition will result in more time available for compaction? A. SP-19 coarse mix during the
day B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22
(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
7. The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix: A. Truck drivers must be
certified to haul asphalt mix B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth C. Hole must be present in
both sides of truck bed D. All the above E. Both B & C
(E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and hole must be present in both sides of the
truck bed
8. When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct? A. Keep the roller frequency high and
impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12
impacts per foot C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches D. Both A and C E. Both B
and C
(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
9. If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction tolerance for the
layer thickness?
-+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
10. On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before placing the
friction course. A. Greater than 3/16" B. Equal to 3/16" C. Less than 1/8" D. Greater than 1/8"
Equal to 3/16"
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, 11. The standard Lot size for FC-5 is: A. 500 to 1000 tons B. A day's production C. 1000 feet D. 2000 tons
E. 4000 tons
(D.) 2,000 Tons
12. Milling can help: A. Restore curb reveal B. Remove cracks in the existing pavement C. Improve the
ride D. Change the cross slope E. All the above
(E. All the above) - Restore curb reveal, remove cracks in the existing pavement, improve the ride, and
change the cross slope.
13. Truck beds need to be coated with release agent: A. Each time they are loaded B. Only when they
are dirty C. As needed to prevent the asphalt from sticking D. All of the above
(C.) As needed to prevent the asphalt from sticking
14. Given: The average sublot density (Gmb) of the roadway cores is 2.223 and the Gmm for the same
sublot is 2.400. The target spread rate was 162 lbs/sq yds. What is the % of Gmm density for the sublot?
92.6%
15. (Y/N:) If a Contractor's Quality Control Core Gmb test is 2.225 and the Verification test on the same
ore Gmb test is equal to 2.205, do these two values compare?
Yes
16. If roadway density values are decreasing throughout the shift, the possible cause could be: A. Not
enough trucks on the project B. Plant production rate cant keep up C. Roller production rate exceeds
paver production rate D. Paver production rate exceeds roller production rate E. Both B & C
(D.) Paver production rate exceeds roller production rate
17. What is the primary difference between an FC-9.5 and a FC-12.5 mix? A. FC-9.5 uses ARB-5; FC-12.5
uses ARB-12 B. The top size of the aggregate C. FC-9.5 is open graded; FC-12.5 is coarse graded D. FC-9.5
uses granite; FC-12.5 uses oolitic limestone E. Both A & B
(B.) - The top size of the aggregate
18. Emptying the hopper between loads can cause the following: A. Smooth ride B. Uniform thickness
C. Proper cross-slope D. All of the above E. None of the above
(E.) None of the above
19. If the FC-5 friction course aggregate is cracking under the weight of the roller: A. Is the PLI of the
roller between 135 and 200? B. Is the roller driving on a cool mat? C. Is the temperature of the mix too
high? D. All of the above E. Both A & B
(A.) - Is the PLI of the roller between 135 and 200?
20. Which mix will be easier to compact over a milled surface? A. An SP-12.5 mix placed 3/4 inch thick?
B. An SP-12.5 mix placed 1 inch thick? C. An SP-12.5 mix placed 1 1/2 inches thick? D. None of the above
(A.) An SP-12.5 mix placed 3/4 inches thick
21. Given: Target Spread Rate: 165 lbs/Sq yds Given: Truck Weights (tons): 18.2, 19.63, 17.56, 18.78,
19.55 Given: Lane R1, Lift 1 Given: Start Station: 5+98 End Station: 13+60 Given: Lane Width: 13.5 feet
What is the calculated application rate? (lbs/sq yds)
(E.) 164.0 lbs/sq yds
22. Given: Target Spread Rate: 165 lbs/Sq yds Given: Truck Weights (tons): 18.2, 19.63, 17.56, 18.78,
19.55 Given: Lane R1, Lift 1 Given: Start Station: 5+98 End Station: 13+60 Given: Lane Width: 13.5 feet
What do you do? (Spread Rate)
(A.) Spread Rate is in tolerance - document and continue
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ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. (T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans for Type
SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the mix on the basis of
visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine the acceptability of the
material.
True
2. If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test results: A. The Lot is
accepted at full pay B. The Contractor is required to remove and replace the Lot in question C. The
Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing D. The
Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for the testing E. The
Contractor pays for the Resolution testing
(D.) The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
3. What materials are approved for use for tack application? A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H B. RS-1,
RS-2, MC-250, SS-4 C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500 D. All the Above E. None of the Above
(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
4. The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch layer of asphalt
is: A. 40°F B. 45°F C. 50°F D. 65°F and rising
(A.) 40°F
5. A quality of Asphalt Mix will be: A. Constructable B. Conform to specifications C. Satisfy the
functional requirements D. All the above
(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications, and satisfy the functional requirements
6. Which condition will result in more time available for compaction? A. SP-19 coarse mix during the
day B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22
(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
7. The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix: A. Truck drivers must be
certified to haul asphalt mix B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth C. Hole must be present in
both sides of truck bed D. All the above E. Both B & C
(E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and hole must be present in both sides of the
truck bed
8. When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct? A. Keep the roller frequency high and
impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12
impacts per foot C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches D. Both A and C E. Both B
and C
(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
9. If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction tolerance for the
layer thickness?
-+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
10. On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before placing the
friction course. A. Greater than 3/16" B. Equal to 3/16" C. Less than 1/8" D. Greater than 1/8"
Equal to 3/16"
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, 11. The standard Lot size for FC-5 is: A. 500 to 1000 tons B. A day's production C. 1000 feet D. 2000 tons
E. 4000 tons
(D.) 2,000 Tons
12. Milling can help: A. Restore curb reveal B. Remove cracks in the existing pavement C. Improve the
ride D. Change the cross slope E. All the above
(E. All the above) - Restore curb reveal, remove cracks in the existing pavement, improve the ride, and
change the cross slope.
13. Truck beds need to be coated with release agent: A. Each time they are loaded B. Only when they
are dirty C. As needed to prevent the asphalt from sticking D. All of the above
(C.) As needed to prevent the asphalt from sticking
14. Given: The average sublot density (Gmb) of the roadway cores is 2.223 and the Gmm for the same
sublot is 2.400. The target spread rate was 162 lbs/sq yds. What is the % of Gmm density for the sublot?
92.6%
15. (Y/N:) If a Contractor's Quality Control Core Gmb test is 2.225 and the Verification test on the same
ore Gmb test is equal to 2.205, do these two values compare?
Yes
16. If roadway density values are decreasing throughout the shift, the possible cause could be: A. Not
enough trucks on the project B. Plant production rate cant keep up C. Roller production rate exceeds
paver production rate D. Paver production rate exceeds roller production rate E. Both B & C
(D.) Paver production rate exceeds roller production rate
17. What is the primary difference between an FC-9.5 and a FC-12.5 mix? A. FC-9.5 uses ARB-5; FC-12.5
uses ARB-12 B. The top size of the aggregate C. FC-9.5 is open graded; FC-12.5 is coarse graded D. FC-9.5
uses granite; FC-12.5 uses oolitic limestone E. Both A & B
(B.) - The top size of the aggregate
18. Emptying the hopper between loads can cause the following: A. Smooth ride B. Uniform thickness
C. Proper cross-slope D. All of the above E. None of the above
(E.) None of the above
19. If the FC-5 friction course aggregate is cracking under the weight of the roller: A. Is the PLI of the
roller between 135 and 200? B. Is the roller driving on a cool mat? C. Is the temperature of the mix too
high? D. All of the above E. Both A & B
(A.) - Is the PLI of the roller between 135 and 200?
20. Which mix will be easier to compact over a milled surface? A. An SP-12.5 mix placed 3/4 inch thick?
B. An SP-12.5 mix placed 1 inch thick? C. An SP-12.5 mix placed 1 1/2 inches thick? D. None of the above
(A.) An SP-12.5 mix placed 3/4 inches thick
21. Given: Target Spread Rate: 165 lbs/Sq yds Given: Truck Weights (tons): 18.2, 19.63, 17.56, 18.78,
19.55 Given: Lane R1, Lift 1 Given: Start Station: 5+98 End Station: 13+60 Given: Lane Width: 13.5 feet
What is the calculated application rate? (lbs/sq yds)
(E.) 164.0 lbs/sq yds
22. Given: Target Spread Rate: 165 lbs/Sq yds Given: Truck Weights (tons): 18.2, 19.63, 17.56, 18.78,
19.55 Given: Lane R1, Lift 1 Given: Start Station: 5+98 End Station: 13+60 Given: Lane Width: 13.5 feet
What do you do? (Spread Rate)
(A.) Spread Rate is in tolerance - document and continue
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