CSM 3363 Exam 3 Questions and All
Correct Answers 2025-2026 Edition.
Many heavy specifications elements do not apply to specific job, so plans end up governing over
specs
T or F - Answer True
Heavy work is almost always based on unit price contract
T or F - Answer True
____________ is a mixture of asphalt cement and a solvent such as naphtha or kerosene.
a) polymer-modified asphalt
b) Tar
c) asphalt emulsion
d) cut-back asphalt
e)Trinidad lake asphalt - Answer D)
________ is a mixture of asphalt cement and a water. Asphalt and water do not mix readily, so
an agent is added to keep them from separation.
a) tar
b) polymer-modified asphalt
c) cut-back asphalt
d) Asphalt emulsion - Answer D
Which of the following grade of asphalt cement represent softest asphalt?
a) AC-40
, Modified asphalt cement generally require higher mixing temperatures than unmodified or
"neat" asphalt cements.
T or F - Answer T
Heavy construction plans (drawings) and specs are prepared by architects
T or F - Answer F
Heavy construction is much more weather-sensitive and thus allows far fewer availability
working days per year
T or F - Answer T
Select 3 basic roller types used to compact asphalt-paving mixes.
a) Pneumatic tire
b) static steel wheel
c) MTV
d) Vibratory
e) paver - Answer A
B
D
Equipment cost, expressed as a percentage of total project cost, is about _______ times higher
in heavy construction than in building construction.
a) 2
b) 5
c) 10
d) 20 - Answer C
Correct Answers 2025-2026 Edition.
Many heavy specifications elements do not apply to specific job, so plans end up governing over
specs
T or F - Answer True
Heavy work is almost always based on unit price contract
T or F - Answer True
____________ is a mixture of asphalt cement and a solvent such as naphtha or kerosene.
a) polymer-modified asphalt
b) Tar
c) asphalt emulsion
d) cut-back asphalt
e)Trinidad lake asphalt - Answer D)
________ is a mixture of asphalt cement and a water. Asphalt and water do not mix readily, so
an agent is added to keep them from separation.
a) tar
b) polymer-modified asphalt
c) cut-back asphalt
d) Asphalt emulsion - Answer D
Which of the following grade of asphalt cement represent softest asphalt?
a) AC-40
, Modified asphalt cement generally require higher mixing temperatures than unmodified or
"neat" asphalt cements.
T or F - Answer T
Heavy construction plans (drawings) and specs are prepared by architects
T or F - Answer F
Heavy construction is much more weather-sensitive and thus allows far fewer availability
working days per year
T or F - Answer T
Select 3 basic roller types used to compact asphalt-paving mixes.
a) Pneumatic tire
b) static steel wheel
c) MTV
d) Vibratory
e) paver - Answer A
B
D
Equipment cost, expressed as a percentage of total project cost, is about _______ times higher
in heavy construction than in building construction.
a) 2
b) 5
c) 10
d) 20 - Answer C
