Asphalt Field Level I Test Questions With
Correct Answers
Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Standard drawings,
Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard spec -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Supplemental specs
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt
overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tack coat
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Conventional
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Trackless
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-.05 to .10
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...? (in
gal/yd^2) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-.04 to .06
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-60,
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Hierarchy of construction documents (least to most) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Standard drawings,
Standard specs, Supplemental specs, Plans, Special provisions, Special provisions copied notes
Which construction documents details approved additions and revisions to the standard spec -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Supplemental specs
This ensures an adequate bond between the existing pavement surface and the new asphalt
overlay so that slippage and delamination do not occur - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Tack coat
Which tack coat can be used prior to May and after September? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Conventional
Which tack coat can be used year round, and must be used from May through September? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Trackless
What is the range of proper tack coat application? (in gal/yd^2) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-.05 to .10
Proper tack coat will leave a residual asphalt cement content ranging from approximately...? (in
gal/yd^2) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-.04 to .06
Most asphalt emulsions contain __% to __% residual asphalt cement - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-60,
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