ACI AGGREGATE TESTING TECHNICIAN -
LEVEL 1 - SECTION 1 WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Four purposes for which aggregates are sampled. Correct answer-a) for the acceptance or rejection
of materials.
b) for the control of operations at the site of use.
c) for preliminary investigation of the potential source of supply.
d) for the control of the product at the source of supply
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Sampling should be done very carefully because it is as important as _____. Correct answer-Testing
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
A variety of people involved in the use of the aggregate samples are responsible for obtaining the
samples. Correct answer-True
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
The _____ or _____ should obtain samples related to the control of production at the source or
related to the control of the work at the site. Correct answer-Manufacturers, contractors
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
The purchaser is responsible for obtaining samples for preliminary investigation tests. Correct
answer-False; purchaser is responsible for obtaining samples used in acceptance or rejection
decisions
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Samples to be tested for quality should, when possible, be obtained from the _____. Correct
answer-Finished product
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Appropriate equipment for inspection and sampling should be provided by _____. Correct answer-
the seller
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Use a ____ method for selecting samples from conveyor belts. Correct answer-Random
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
The four sources from which field samples can be obtained include:
1) flowing aggregate streams;
2) ______
3) ______ or / and
4) _____ Correct answer-Conveyor belts, stockpiles or transportation units, roadway bases
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Sampling from stockpiles should follow the standard method for all sampling so that there will be
confidence in the results obtained. True or False? Correct answer-False; you should design a
sampling plan for the specific case under
consideration
LEVEL 1 - SECTION 1 WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Four purposes for which aggregates are sampled. Correct answer-a) for the acceptance or rejection
of materials.
b) for the control of operations at the site of use.
c) for preliminary investigation of the potential source of supply.
d) for the control of the product at the source of supply
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Sampling should be done very carefully because it is as important as _____. Correct answer-Testing
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
A variety of people involved in the use of the aggregate samples are responsible for obtaining the
samples. Correct answer-True
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
The _____ or _____ should obtain samples related to the control of production at the source or
related to the control of the work at the site. Correct answer-Manufacturers, contractors
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
The purchaser is responsible for obtaining samples for preliminary investigation tests. Correct
answer-False; purchaser is responsible for obtaining samples used in acceptance or rejection
decisions
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Samples to be tested for quality should, when possible, be obtained from the _____. Correct
answer-Finished product
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Appropriate equipment for inspection and sampling should be provided by _____. Correct answer-
the seller
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Use a ____ method for selecting samples from conveyor belts. Correct answer-Random
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
The four sources from which field samples can be obtained include:
1) flowing aggregate streams;
2) ______
3) ______ or / and
4) _____ Correct answer-Conveyor belts, stockpiles or transportation units, roadway bases
AASHTO T 2 / ASTM D75
Sampling from stockpiles should follow the standard method for all sampling so that there will be
confidence in the results obtained. True or False? Correct answer-False; you should design a
sampling plan for the specific case under
consideration
