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Virginia Heavy Highway Batch 2 Test all
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
Virginia Heavy Highway Batch 2
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
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
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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
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: 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: If there are cable supports in joint lift manholes, what type of movement must be
allowed? - ANSWER-Cable movement without stress
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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
QUESTION: What can prevent short waves in asphalt paving - ANSWER-make sure the mix is
consistent at the head of the screed
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 Test all
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
Virginia Heavy Highway Batch 2
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
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
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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
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: 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: If there are cable supports in joint lift manholes, what type of movement must be
allowed? - ANSWER-Cable movement without stress
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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
QUESTION: What can prevent short waves in asphalt paving - ANSWER-make sure the mix is
consistent at the head of the screed
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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