NICET Highway Construction Inspector Level III Practice Exam 1 Questions And Solutions

NICET Highway Construction Inspector Level III Practice Exam 1 Questions And Solutions On the reservoir side of a dam, erosion protection against wave action should extend up the slope to at least which level? a) crest of dam b) maximum water elevation c) minimum water elevation d) two-thirds the height of the dam - ANSWER -b) maximum water elevation During stage construction while installing drainage, the contractor must complete which two of the following tasks? (Choose two). a) Bulk head the pipe until the system is complete. b) Complete the entire system before it rains. c) Maintain the existing drainage system until the new system is functional. d) Provide temporary connections as needed to maintain the existing system. - ANSWER -c) Maintain the existing drainage system until the new system is functional. d) Provide temporary connections as needed to maintain the existing system. After flushing but before connecting a new main to the existing system, what test does an inspector need to verify before placing the main into service? a) bacteriological testing b) cover testing c) deflection testing d) pressure testing - ANSWER -d) pressure testing Which three types of inspections are completed for sign structures? (Choose three). a) final inspection b) interim inspection c) initial inspection d) routine inspection - ANSWER -b) interim inspection c) initial inspection d) routine inspection How many times per foot should loop lead-in wires be twisted? a) 3 turns per foot b) 5 turns per foot c) 6 turns per foot d) 7 turns per foot - ANSWER -b) 5 turns per foot Which phrase is true of test reports required for concrete sidewalks, asphalt pavement, concrete curb, and pipe culverts for rest areas? a) 50% required on roadway contracts b) required for federal-aid projects only c) same as roadway contracts d) submitted in duplicate - ANSWER -? According to FP-14, when removing existing concrete structure in the roadbed, how many inches below the subgrade elevation should the existing structure be removed to? a) 12 inches b) 24 inches c) 30 inches d) 36 inches - ANSWER -d) 36 inches What does a white disk on the fire hydrant represent? a) fire hydrant out of service b) low pressure hydrant c) wrong fire hydrant is in service d) wrong high pressure hydrant - ANSWER -a) fire hydrant out of service What is the purpose of police units in regards to work zone traffic control? a) Ease of setting up traffic sobriety checkpoints. b) Give the workers the feeling of security. c) Heighten the awareness of passing motor vehicle traffic and improve safety. d) Use traffic violations to generate revenues. - ANSWER -c) Heighten the awareness of passing motor vehicle traffic and improve safety. Which type of steel beam connection consist of beams that are linked to supporting elements (such as steel girders of columns) with a web connection angle? a) bolted framed connections b) bolted seated connections c) welded framed connections d) welded seat connections - ANSWER -a) bolted framed connections Where is the percentage of excavated soil shown in contract documents? a) by the cross sections b) the environmental report c) incrementally tabulated d) prior as-builts - ANSWER -a) by the cross sections Which three components make up an OSHA-required safety program? (Choose three). a) when a complete set of safety regulations is written b) when management signs an agreement with OSHA stating willing compliance c) when safety equipment required to comply with existing regulations is supplied to each employee d) when safety regulations are made available to each employee by posting in a noticeable area - ANSWER -b) when management signs an agreement with OSHA stating willing compliance c) when safety equipment required to comply with existing regulations is supplied to each employee d) when safety regulations are made available to each employee by posting in a noticeable area For which of the following problems might slab stabilization be the most appropriate repair method? a) corner breaks in PCC pavement b) potholes in HMA pavement c) shattered PCC slab d) voids in PCC pavement caused by pumping - ANSWER -d) voids in PCC pavement caused by pumping Job related complaints from property owners adjacent to the project should be mitigated by whom? a) contractor b) engineer-in-charge c) inspector d) municipality - ANSWER -d) municipality A failed sloped is regraded to help stabilize the slope. What is the main purpose of the regrading? a) add fill at the top of the slope b) reduce concentrated flow c) remove soil at the top of the slope d) remove vegetation - ANSWER -b) reduce concentrated flow When can pre-stressed concrete beams be transported to the jobsite? a) after concrete has attained the minimum required design strength and is at least 7 days old