FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Initial Gauge Comparison Statement.
Answer: Only QC and VT gauges are required to be recorded on this
sheet.
◉ Earthwork Records System.
Answer: Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System
consisting of a Quality Control and a separate Verification record.
◉ Speedy Moisture Test Rerun Steps.
Answer: Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
◉ Compacting Soil Effects.
Answer: Increase unit weight, decrease compressibility, and
decrease permeability.
◉ Marked Density for Lift.
Answer: Assuming 6-inch lifts and a total number of lifts of 14, the
marked density is for lift 6/14.
,◉ Test Station Location.
Answer: At what station was the test taken? The answer is 50+25.
◉ Order of Materials in Speedy.
Answer: Steel Balls into the body, soil into the body, reagent into the
cap, then the cap placed on the body and turned upright, then
tighten the top screw.
◉ QC Gauge Calibration Requirement.
Answer: Gauge must pass a two-way comparison with another QC
gauge.
◉ Earthwork Density Report.
Answer: An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all
test data.
◉ Independent Assurance (IA) Records.
Answer: Independent Assurance shall maintain their own separate
Earthwork Record System for comparison purposes.
◉ Gauge Calibration Compliance.
, Answer: If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction,
comply with specification 120-10.1.1 and enter information above.
◉ Inspector's Initials Requirement.
Answer: Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment is
compared.
◉ Gauge Calibration Parameters.
Answer: Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration parameters.
◉ Re-run Test Sample Size.
Answer: Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
◉ Dial Reading Adjustment.
Answer: Divide the dial reading by 2.
◉ Obtain Dry Weight.
Answer: Obtain Dry Weight from conversion chart.
◉ Soil Compaction Benefits.
Answer: Soil compaction increases unit weight, decreases
compressibility, and decreases permeability.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Initial Gauge Comparison Statement.
Answer: Only QC and VT gauges are required to be recorded on this
sheet.
◉ Earthwork Records System.
Answer: Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System
consisting of a Quality Control and a separate Verification record.
◉ Speedy Moisture Test Rerun Steps.
Answer: Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
◉ Compacting Soil Effects.
Answer: Increase unit weight, decrease compressibility, and
decrease permeability.
◉ Marked Density for Lift.
Answer: Assuming 6-inch lifts and a total number of lifts of 14, the
marked density is for lift 6/14.
,◉ Test Station Location.
Answer: At what station was the test taken? The answer is 50+25.
◉ Order of Materials in Speedy.
Answer: Steel Balls into the body, soil into the body, reagent into the
cap, then the cap placed on the body and turned upright, then
tighten the top screw.
◉ QC Gauge Calibration Requirement.
Answer: Gauge must pass a two-way comparison with another QC
gauge.
◉ Earthwork Density Report.
Answer: An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all
test data.
◉ Independent Assurance (IA) Records.
Answer: Independent Assurance shall maintain their own separate
Earthwork Record System for comparison purposes.
◉ Gauge Calibration Compliance.
, Answer: If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction,
comply with specification 120-10.1.1 and enter information above.
◉ Inspector's Initials Requirement.
Answer: Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment is
compared.
◉ Gauge Calibration Parameters.
Answer: Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration parameters.
◉ Re-run Test Sample Size.
Answer: Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
◉ Dial Reading Adjustment.
Answer: Divide the dial reading by 2.
◉ Obtain Dry Weight.
Answer: Obtain Dry Weight from conversion chart.
◉ Soil Compaction Benefits.
Answer: Soil compaction increases unit weight, decreases
compressibility, and decreases permeability.
