FDOT Asphalt Paving Level 2 Exam (2
Version) Questions & Answers with
rationale) (Latest updated
What makes up a quality asphalt mixture? - Answer- A quality asphalt mixture is
determined by the constructability, if it conforms to Specifications, and if it satisfies
functional requirements.
CQC - Answer- contractor quality control
Superpave - Answer- Asphalt mix design system since 1998
QCP - Answer- Quality control plan
QCM - Answer- Quality control Manual
QC - Answer- Quality Control (Contracting Testing and Inspection)
VT - Answer- Verification Testing (FDOT or CEI Verification)
CEI - Answer- Construction Engineering and Inspection
RT - Answer- Resolution Testing (FDOT)
IV - Answer- Independent Verification Testing
IA - Answer- Independent Assurance Testing
The decision-making authority on a job needs to be given to who? - Answer- Needs to
be given to the level closet to the work as specified in the specifications. It ensure a
quick handle on situations and issues.
The governing order of project documents from high (1) to low (7) starts with the highest
being - Answer- Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (2) - Answer- Technical
Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (3) - Answer- Plans
The governing order of project documents from high to low (4) - Answer- Road design,
structures, and traffic operations standards
, The governing order of project documents from high to low (5) - Answer- Developmental
Specifications
The governing order of project documents from high to low (6) - Answer- Supplemental
Specifications
The governing order of project documents from high to low (7) - Answer- Standard
Specifications
What are the key components in a pre-paving conferences? - Answer- Key Personnel
(Paving superintendent)
Contractor Input
Agency Input
QC Plan Review
Discuss more specific key topics or issues
Meeting Minutes
Action items (what to do in situations, who to call)
What are the key components in a pre-construction conferences? - Answer- Agency
Input (FDOT)
Contractor Input (Including the Prime)
Project Personnel (Upper - Middle management)
Testing
Safety
Utilities
Cities or Municipalities (HOA, school boards)
Suppliers
What causes the compactive effort increase? - Answer- Crushed aggregate content
Nominal maximum size
Hardness of the aggrergate
Angularity of aggregate
Less natural sand
High dust content mixes
Gradation of the mix greatly affects compaction
Superpave mixes
What kind of Performance Graded binders are there? - Answer- PG 67-22 (old AC-30)
PG 52-82
PG 58-22
PG 76-22 (PMA) Polymer modified asphalt
PG 76-22 (ARB) Asphalt rubber binder
PG 82-22 (PMA) polymer modified asphalt
Version) Questions & Answers with
rationale) (Latest updated
What makes up a quality asphalt mixture? - Answer- A quality asphalt mixture is
determined by the constructability, if it conforms to Specifications, and if it satisfies
functional requirements.
CQC - Answer- contractor quality control
Superpave - Answer- Asphalt mix design system since 1998
QCP - Answer- Quality control plan
QCM - Answer- Quality control Manual
QC - Answer- Quality Control (Contracting Testing and Inspection)
VT - Answer- Verification Testing (FDOT or CEI Verification)
CEI - Answer- Construction Engineering and Inspection
RT - Answer- Resolution Testing (FDOT)
IV - Answer- Independent Verification Testing
IA - Answer- Independent Assurance Testing
The decision-making authority on a job needs to be given to who? - Answer- Needs to
be given to the level closet to the work as specified in the specifications. It ensure a
quick handle on situations and issues.
The governing order of project documents from high (1) to low (7) starts with the highest
being - Answer- Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (2) - Answer- Technical
Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (3) - Answer- Plans
The governing order of project documents from high to low (4) - Answer- Road design,
structures, and traffic operations standards
, The governing order of project documents from high to low (5) - Answer- Developmental
Specifications
The governing order of project documents from high to low (6) - Answer- Supplemental
Specifications
The governing order of project documents from high to low (7) - Answer- Standard
Specifications
What are the key components in a pre-paving conferences? - Answer- Key Personnel
(Paving superintendent)
Contractor Input
Agency Input
QC Plan Review
Discuss more specific key topics or issues
Meeting Minutes
Action items (what to do in situations, who to call)
What are the key components in a pre-construction conferences? - Answer- Agency
Input (FDOT)
Contractor Input (Including the Prime)
Project Personnel (Upper - Middle management)
Testing
Safety
Utilities
Cities or Municipalities (HOA, school boards)
Suppliers
What causes the compactive effort increase? - Answer- Crushed aggregate content
Nominal maximum size
Hardness of the aggrergate
Angularity of aggregate
Less natural sand
High dust content mixes
Gradation of the mix greatly affects compaction
Superpave mixes
What kind of Performance Graded binders are there? - Answer- PG 67-22 (old AC-30)
PG 52-82
PG 58-22
PG 76-22 (PMA) Polymer modified asphalt
PG 76-22 (ARB) Asphalt rubber binder
PG 82-22 (PMA) polymer modified asphalt
