EXAM LEVEL I: ASPHALT FIELD
LEVEL I, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
✓
✓
In terms of contracts, which of the following is the highest priority? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Special Provision Copied Notes
The three basic phrases in the rolling process - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Breakdown; intermediate; finish
May problems fall into the following primary categories: - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Equipment related problems & mixture related problems
(T or F) Mat problems that occur at the time of asphalt mix production
are due only to laydown and compaction - CORRECT ANSWERS- False
______ is caused by the improper operation of a vibratory roller -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Washboarding
The most serious problem associated with asphalt placement is: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Material segregation
, MAT Tearing or pulling of the asphalt mix under the screed of the paver
is most often observed: - CORRECT ANSWERS- In the center of the
lane, on the outside edges of the lane, across the full lane width
______ is defined as a short transverse cracks which occur in the
surface of the AC mat at some time during the compaction process: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Checking
Which of the following causes problems with mat texture or uniformity
- CORRECT ANSWERS- Fluctuating hard of material, screws being set
too low, screed plate being worn out, running hopper empty between
loads
________ normally occurs when heavy traffic passes over an unstable
or poorly compacted mix - CORRECT ANSWERS- Rutting
(T or F) Roller marks are normally an indication that the proper level of
compaction has not been achieved - CORRECT ANSWERS- True
_____ are approved additions and revisions to the standards
specifications - CORRECT ANSWERS- Special or supplemental
specifications
Daily meetings held at a project site or plant location that provide a
forum for the exchange of information called: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Informal meetings
The _________ should be held before work on a project begins to
ensure agreement on the proposed schedule, methods to be used to
LEVEL I, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
✓
✓
In terms of contracts, which of the following is the highest priority? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Special Provision Copied Notes
The three basic phrases in the rolling process - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Breakdown; intermediate; finish
May problems fall into the following primary categories: - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Equipment related problems & mixture related problems
(T or F) Mat problems that occur at the time of asphalt mix production
are due only to laydown and compaction - CORRECT ANSWERS- False
______ is caused by the improper operation of a vibratory roller -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Washboarding
The most serious problem associated with asphalt placement is: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Material segregation
, MAT Tearing or pulling of the asphalt mix under the screed of the paver
is most often observed: - CORRECT ANSWERS- In the center of the
lane, on the outside edges of the lane, across the full lane width
______ is defined as a short transverse cracks which occur in the
surface of the AC mat at some time during the compaction process: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Checking
Which of the following causes problems with mat texture or uniformity
- CORRECT ANSWERS- Fluctuating hard of material, screws being set
too low, screed plate being worn out, running hopper empty between
loads
________ normally occurs when heavy traffic passes over an unstable
or poorly compacted mix - CORRECT ANSWERS- Rutting
(T or F) Roller marks are normally an indication that the proper level of
compaction has not been achieved - CORRECT ANSWERS- True
_____ are approved additions and revisions to the standards
specifications - CORRECT ANSWERS- Special or supplemental
specifications
Daily meetings held at a project site or plant location that provide a
forum for the exchange of information called: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Informal meetings
The _________ should be held before work on a project begins to
ensure agreement on the proposed schedule, methods to be used to
