ICC SOILS CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
A P.I that is greater than 15 is considered as what? - correct
answer- a material that has expansive potential
according to the IBC, what is the contractor responsible for? -
correct answer- coordinating with special inspectors, the
building official, and the RDP
schedules the preconstruction meeting
coordinates the on-site special inspection activities
at the end of a project the special inspector should - correct
answer- submit a final report
at the end of a project, who should the special inspector submit
the final report to? what shall it state? - correct answer- the
building department stating that all items requiring special
,inspection and testing by the statement of special inspections
are in conformance with the approved plans and specifications
at the job site the special inspector should - correct answer-
Notify contractor personnel of the presence and responsibilities
at the job site
follow site requirements for safety and sign in
observe the assigned work
perform or observe required testing
report on nonconforming items immediately ( any discrepancies)
provide timely progress reports ( on a daily or weekly basis
determined by the building official)
before an observation is complete what should the special
inspector record? - correct answer- each location of
inspection
,type of inspection
frequency of inspection
note any nonconforming items on the discrepancies report and
give it to the contractor
document any changes , requests for information (RFI) or email
corrections to the construction process
Clayey gravels; poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes - correct
answer- GC
Clayey sands; poorly graded sand-clay mixes - correct answer-
SC
do all excavations including trenches that are less the 5 feet
deep need to be examined by a special inspector? - correct
answer- absolutely yes
, during fabrication who will review the quality control
documentation and alert the manufacturer to any
discrepancies? - correct answer- The special inspector
for compaction, when water content increases what happens to
the dry density - correct answer- it will become denser until
a certain point is reached , at which point the density will begin
to decrease.
for concrete construction when is special inspection required? -
correct answer- replacement
placing and post placement inspections
compared concrete to document requirements
collects concrete samples to be tested for strength
verifies temp and moisture requirements are met
for gravelly soils or crushed stone how thick of lifts should be
placed? - correct answer- 10 to 12 inches , compacting to
about 8 inches
for progress reports, when should the special inspector
complete them? - correct answer- on a timely basis as
determined by the building official
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
A P.I that is greater than 15 is considered as what? - correct
answer- a material that has expansive potential
according to the IBC, what is the contractor responsible for? -
correct answer- coordinating with special inspectors, the
building official, and the RDP
schedules the preconstruction meeting
coordinates the on-site special inspection activities
at the end of a project the special inspector should - correct
answer- submit a final report
at the end of a project, who should the special inspector submit
the final report to? what shall it state? - correct answer- the
building department stating that all items requiring special
,inspection and testing by the statement of special inspections
are in conformance with the approved plans and specifications
at the job site the special inspector should - correct answer-
Notify contractor personnel of the presence and responsibilities
at the job site
follow site requirements for safety and sign in
observe the assigned work
perform or observe required testing
report on nonconforming items immediately ( any discrepancies)
provide timely progress reports ( on a daily or weekly basis
determined by the building official)
before an observation is complete what should the special
inspector record? - correct answer- each location of
inspection
,type of inspection
frequency of inspection
note any nonconforming items on the discrepancies report and
give it to the contractor
document any changes , requests for information (RFI) or email
corrections to the construction process
Clayey gravels; poorly graded gravel-and-clay mixes - correct
answer- GC
Clayey sands; poorly graded sand-clay mixes - correct answer-
SC
do all excavations including trenches that are less the 5 feet
deep need to be examined by a special inspector? - correct
answer- absolutely yes
, during fabrication who will review the quality control
documentation and alert the manufacturer to any
discrepancies? - correct answer- The special inspector
for compaction, when water content increases what happens to
the dry density - correct answer- it will become denser until
a certain point is reached , at which point the density will begin
to decrease.
for concrete construction when is special inspection required? -
correct answer- replacement
placing and post placement inspections
compared concrete to document requirements
collects concrete samples to be tested for strength
verifies temp and moisture requirements are met
for gravelly soils or crushed stone how thick of lifts should be
placed? - correct answer- 10 to 12 inches , compacting to
about 8 inches
for progress reports, when should the special inspector
complete them? - correct answer- on a timely basis as
determined by the building official
