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Nicet Level 2: Asphalt Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
How many samples are required to create a composite sample?
Correct Answer
3 samples
Question 2
When core sampling, where should nuclear density gauge test be taken?
Correct Answer
Test should be taken prior to coring in same location
Question 3
What is a "Lot" comprised of?
Correct Answer
A lot is split up in 5 different samples called "Sublots"
Question 4
When sampling from a paver auger, where should the sample be taken?
Correct Answer
Sample should be taken from the end of the auger
Question 5
When sampling from roadway, where should sample be taken?
Correct Answer
Immediately behind paver and Infront of breakdown roller
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Question 6
When sampling from roadway, how far away should rollers stay away?
Correct Answer
Rollers should be 10' away from sampling area
Question 7
When sampling from the roadway, what're the type of sampling methods?
Correct Answer
Plate with cookie cutter, Plate method, non-plate method
Question 8
What is the requirement when using plate method for sampling from roadway?
Correct Answer
1. Plate is placed 10' Infront of paver and at least 2' on the inside edge of the mat
2. 3 samples must be acquired
Question 9
What are the requirements when sampling from a paver?
Correct Answer
1. Trim 8-12" before taking sample
2. Remove 6-10" of material in center of hopper
3. Take sample directly into vertical face
Question 10
What are the requirements for sampling from stockpiles?
Correct Answer
1. Remove 4" of outermost layer
2. Obtain sample as close as possible to the intersection of horizontal and vertical
face.
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Question 11
How many sections should be split from a sample container when " sample splitting"?
Correct Answer
4
Question 12
What are the requirements for sampling from a loaded truck?
Correct Answer
1. Truck should be split into 4 different quadrants
2. Remove 4" of outermost layer
3. 3 increments placed on sample container
Question 13
What is open-graded Asphalt?
Correct Answer
Top course permeable layer that supports drainage, tire dampening and road spray
Question 14
What is dense-graded Asphalt?
Correct Answer
Base or binder course that have larger nominal size aggregates. Low water
impermeability, strength and improves freeze/thaw cycles
Question 15
Existing surface preparation inspection: Structurally Sound
Correct Answer
Cracks and other structural defects must be prepared to minimize reflective
cracking. surface must be non-compressible and capable of bearing traffic loads
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Nicet Level 2: Asphalt Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
How many samples are required to create a composite sample?
Correct Answer
3 samples
Question 2
When core sampling, where should nuclear density gauge test be taken?
Correct Answer
Test should be taken prior to coring in same location
Question 3
What is a "Lot" comprised of?
Correct Answer
A lot is split up in 5 different samples called "Sublots"
Question 4
When sampling from a paver auger, where should the sample be taken?
Correct Answer
Sample should be taken from the end of the auger
Question 5
When sampling from roadway, where should sample be taken?
Correct Answer
Immediately behind paver and Infront of breakdown roller
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Question 6
When sampling from roadway, how far away should rollers stay away?
Correct Answer
Rollers should be 10' away from sampling area
Question 7
When sampling from the roadway, what're the type of sampling methods?
Correct Answer
Plate with cookie cutter, Plate method, non-plate method
Question 8
What is the requirement when using plate method for sampling from roadway?
Correct Answer
1. Plate is placed 10' Infront of paver and at least 2' on the inside edge of the mat
2. 3 samples must be acquired
Question 9
What are the requirements when sampling from a paver?
Correct Answer
1. Trim 8-12" before taking sample
2. Remove 6-10" of material in center of hopper
3. Take sample directly into vertical face
Question 10
What are the requirements for sampling from stockpiles?
Correct Answer
1. Remove 4" of outermost layer
2. Obtain sample as close as possible to the intersection of horizontal and vertical
face.
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Question 11
How many sections should be split from a sample container when " sample splitting"?
Correct Answer
4
Question 12
What are the requirements for sampling from a loaded truck?
Correct Answer
1. Truck should be split into 4 different quadrants
2. Remove 4" of outermost layer
3. 3 increments placed on sample container
Question 13
What is open-graded Asphalt?
Correct Answer
Top course permeable layer that supports drainage, tire dampening and road spray
Question 14
What is dense-graded Asphalt?
Correct Answer
Base or binder course that have larger nominal size aggregates. Low water
impermeability, strength and improves freeze/thaw cycles
Question 15
Existing surface preparation inspection: Structurally Sound
Correct Answer
Cracks and other structural defects must be prepared to minimize reflective
cracking. surface must be non-compressible and capable of bearing traffic loads
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