ACI CONCRETE FIELD-TESTING TECHNICIAN GRADE I 2025 NEWEST VERSION 400+ VERIFIED Q&As

PART 1 The sensor of the temperature measuring device shall be submerged a minimum of _____ in. [_____mm] into the freshly mixed concrete. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 in. [75 mm] The temperature measuring device shall have a capacity of measuring temperature of freshly mixed concrete to +- _____ degrees F [+- _____ C] throughout a range of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER 1 degree F [0.5 C], 30 degrees F to 120 F [0 C to 50 C] The temperature measuring device shall be calibrated _____, or whenever there is a question of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Annually, accuracy The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wheelbarrow. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER True The temperature of concrete may be measured in a wall form. True of False - CORRECT ANSWER True A composite sample of concrete is required even if the only purpose for obtaining the sample is to determine temperature. True of False? - CORRECT ANSWER False What must be done to the sample container prior to sampling the concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER Dampen (with water) What must be done to the concrete surrounding the temperature measuring device after the device is submerged in the fresh concrete. - CORRECT ANSWER Gently press the concrete around the temperature measuring device at the surface of the concrete 2 | P a g e How long must the temperature measuring device remain in the freshly mixed concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 minutes but not more than 5 minutes After the temperature of the concrete is read, what is required? - CORRECT ANSWER Reporting of temperature The temperature of concrete is reported to the nearest _____ degrees F [_____ C] - CORRECT ANSWER 1 degree F [0.5 C] According to ASTM C1064, what is one reason to take the temperature of concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER Verify conformance to a specified requirement for temperature of concrete A maximum temperature of freshly mixed concrete is specified in ASTM C1064. True of False? - CORRECT ANSWER False The sample of concrete used for temperature determination must be rodded 25 times. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER False Sampling by this method is required when tests are to be made to determine _____ with specification requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER Compliance This method covers sampling from four types of mixtures which are _____, _____, _____, and _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Stationary mixers, paving mixers, revolving drum mixers, and open top mixers The maximum allowable time between obtaining the first and final portions of a composite sample is _____ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER 15 Portions of a composite sample shall be thoroughly remixed bfore beginning tests on the sample. True of False? - CORRECT ANSWER True 3 | P a g e The maximum elapsed time allowed between obtaining the final portion of the composite sample and beginning the tests for slump, temperature, and air content is _____ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER 5 The molding of strength test specimens shall begin within _____ minutes after fabricating the composite sample. - CORRECT ANSWER 15 The concrete sample must be protected from contamination and _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid evaporation The minimum size sample for making strength test specimens is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER 28 L (1ft^3) When sampling from a stationary mixer, the batch must be sampled at _____ or more regularly spaced intervals during discharge of the middle portion of the batch - CORRECT ANSWER 2 The composite sample for a paving mixer must represent a minimum of _____ different portions of the batch of concrete taken from the pile after discharge. - CORRECT ANSWER 5 When sampling from a revolving drum truck mixer, concrete must be sampled at a minimum of _____ regularly spaced intervals during discharge of the middle portion of this batch. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 Concrete samples from a truck mixer must be obtained before any water or admixtures are added to the mixer at the job site. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER False The composite samples from a truck mixer must be obtained from the _____ portion of the batch. - CORRECT ANSWER Middle