Virginia (VA) PAV Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating Practice Exam

Virginia (VA) PAV Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating Practice Exam If a single load exceeds the established mix by -+ 25 degrees but is within the master range, the technician will monitor the temperature of every load until A, The temperatures of five consecutive of 5 consecutive loads are all within 20 degrees of the target temperature -b,the average of any 5 consecutive loads are within 15 degrees of the target C, any single reading must be within 25 degrees of the target D,the average of 5 consecutive loads is within 25 degrees of target temperature. B and c Given the target mix temperature of 290 degrees and the following truck temperatures 280, 285, 295, 300, 275.... No action is required, just document the results No action is required 10/4/25, 9:38 PM Asphalt Paving Level 1 / 2/9 Reject the load exceeding the master range temperature target Check the next 5 loads to see if in tolerance and notify the plant What temperature is tack coat material corrected to for tack spread rate calculatio ns? 60 77 175 320 60 Tack coats are required Betweeen successful lifts of asphalt base material On all structural course asphalt layers to constructing the next course None of the above Both A and B Both A and B The application rate for PG 52-28 tack is the same as for emulsion T/F False A tack truck distributor tank reading of 20/15 translates to 20 inches 15/16s inches A temperature corrected quantity of tack to 60 degrees in gallons will be ___ than the original measured amount measured at higher temperature. More 10/4/25, 9:38 PM Asphalt Paving Level 1 / 3/9 Mo re Les s The same as None of the above What are the units used in determining the asphalt mix spread rate? Lbs/yd^2 Using the random number sheet, what is required to calculate the core location on the roadway? A mix spread rate, thickness, width Mix temperature, tons, thickness, width Random tons, mix spread rate, width, starting station Random tons, mix spread rate, width, starting station If the calculated core location is a distance of 544 feet from the starting station of 123+98, what is the station number of the core? 129+42 To convert from tons to pounds Multiply by 9 Divide by 9 Multiply by 2000 Divide by 2000 Multiply by 2000 A full lot of super pave asphalt is what size? 1,000 tons 1,000 to 2000 tons 2000 to 4000 tons 1 days production 2000 to 4000 tons 10/4/25, 9:38 PM Asphalt Paving Level 1 / 4/9 Which is not typically used as an asphalt binder in fdot mix designs? PG 52-28 PG 58-22 PG 62-22 PG 76 22(PMA) PG 82-22 (PMA) PG 62-22 Who cuts the density cores used for verification testing? The verification technician The contractor The independent verification testing technician None of the above The contractor A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot T/F False 10/4/25, 9:38 PM Asphalt Paving Level 1 / 5/9 What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix? The mix is hotter in temperature The mix is colder in temperature The mix is uniform in temperature Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction The mix is uniform in temperature Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be than R2 Closer to centerline Closer to outside shoulder Closure to the inside shoulder Both A and C Both A and C While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes in the red zone indicating an unacceptable high spot in the section, you then Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red zone and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ________________ is on the bridge deck. 1 inch Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge The entire straightedge None of the above 1 inch 10/4/25, 9:38 PM Asphalt Paving Level 1 / 6/9 For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while overlapping the transverse joint by one inch. 4 foot level 15 foot manual straight edge Rolling straightedge All the above 15 foot manual straight edge When calibrating to check the low side of the rolling straight edge: Place shims under the outer wheels Place the rolling straight edge on a surface that looks flat Place a 3/16 inch shin under each outside wheel, the gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge Place shims under the center wheel Place a 3/16 inch shin under each outside wheel, the gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge