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Virginia Heavy Highway Batch 2 EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: If there are cable supports in joint lift manholes, what type of movement must be
allowed? - ANSWER-Cable movement without stress
QUESTION: According to the FAA standard specification, what is the MAXIMUM allowable
square yards of aggregate that can be spread before rolling? - ANSWER-2,000 square yards
QUESTION: What is the best practice when pouring asphault regarding loads? - ANSWER-The
last load at site should not be dumped until the next truck returns
QUESTION: What is the MAX distance between water valves in a municipal water system that
serves high end or industrial areas? - ANSWER-500 feet
QUESTION: Why is the bed of the delivery truck raised to break the bed before dumping into
the paver hopper? - ANSWER-Flood the hopper of the paver to avoid segregation
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QUESTION: What can prevent short waves in asphalt paving - ANSWER-make sure the mix is
consistent at the head of the screed
The ideal moisture content range for an asphault agregate when it is exiting the dryer is -
ANSWER-Less than 0.02%
QUESTION: With what frequency MUST a runway that is cold milled be swept? - ANSWER-Daily
and immediately after milling
QUESTION: When performing a dry test for soil strength, what size sample should be used -
ANSWER-1" thick and 6" in diameter
QUESTION: How is level communicated to a machine operator from the ground - ANSWER-Lath
QUESTION: What soil should be considered to be stable - ANSWER-Solid rock
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QUESTION: Who is responsible to supply water service to current customers while transferring
service to new lines - ANSWER-The superintendant
QUESTION: Before entering a manhole or confined space - ANSWER-Air quality must be
checked
QUESTION: Who is responsible to open or close a utility main - ANSWER-The utility
QUESTION: When opening a gas main - ANSWER-Any tools used shall be left in the valve in case
of emergency shut off
QUESTION: What is the size pipe needed when installing a tapping sleeve when making a new
service connection? - ANSWER-2" . Any questions about tapping are probably 2"
QUESTION: What is the benefit of obtaining compaction density with the paver screed? -
ANSWER-Will reduce differential compaction in low spots and rutted areas
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Virginia Heavy Highway Batch 2 EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: If there are cable supports in joint lift manholes, what type of movement must be
allowed? - ANSWER-Cable movement without stress
QUESTION: According to the FAA standard specification, what is the MAXIMUM allowable
square yards of aggregate that can be spread before rolling? - ANSWER-2,000 square yards
QUESTION: What is the best practice when pouring asphault regarding loads? - ANSWER-The
last load at site should not be dumped until the next truck returns
QUESTION: What is the MAX distance between water valves in a municipal water system that
serves high end or industrial areas? - ANSWER-500 feet
QUESTION: Why is the bed of the delivery truck raised to break the bed before dumping into
the paver hopper? - ANSWER-Flood the hopper of the paver to avoid segregation
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QUESTION: What can prevent short waves in asphalt paving - ANSWER-make sure the mix is
consistent at the head of the screed
The ideal moisture content range for an asphault agregate when it is exiting the dryer is -
ANSWER-Less than 0.02%
QUESTION: With what frequency MUST a runway that is cold milled be swept? - ANSWER-Daily
and immediately after milling
QUESTION: When performing a dry test for soil strength, what size sample should be used -
ANSWER-1" thick and 6" in diameter
QUESTION: How is level communicated to a machine operator from the ground - ANSWER-Lath
QUESTION: What soil should be considered to be stable - ANSWER-Solid rock
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QUESTION: Who is responsible to supply water service to current customers while transferring
service to new lines - ANSWER-The superintendant
QUESTION: Before entering a manhole or confined space - ANSWER-Air quality must be
checked
QUESTION: Who is responsible to open or close a utility main - ANSWER-The utility
QUESTION: When opening a gas main - ANSWER-Any tools used shall be left in the valve in case
of emergency shut off
QUESTION: What is the size pipe needed when installing a tapping sleeve when making a new
service connection? - ANSWER-2" . Any questions about tapping are probably 2"
QUESTION: What is the benefit of obtaining compaction density with the paver screed? -
ANSWER-Will reduce differential compaction in low spots and rutted areas
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