FDOT EARTHWORK 2 QUICK COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Question:
Initial Gauge Comparison Statement.
Answer:
Only QC and VT gauges are required to be recorded on this sheet.
Question:
Earthwork Records System.
Answer:
Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System consisting of a Quality Control and a
separate Verification record.
Question:
Speedy Moisture Test Rerun Steps.
Answer:
Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
Question:
Compacting Soil Effects.
Answer:
Increase unit weight, decrease compressibility, and decrease permeability.
Question:
,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.
Question:
Test Station Location.
Answer:
At what station was the test taken? The answer is 50+25.
Question:
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.
Question:
QC Gauge Calibration Requirement.
Answer:
Gauge must pass a two-way comparison with another QC gauge.
Question:
Earthwork Density Report.
Answer:
An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all test data.
Question:
Independent Assurance (IA) Records.
, Answer:
Independent Assurance shall maintain their own separate Earthwork Record System for comparison
purposes.
Question:
Gauge Calibration Compliance.
Answer:
If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction, comply with specification 120-10.1.1 and
enter information above.
Question:
Inspector's Initials Requirement.
Answer:
Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment is compared.
Question:
Gauge Calibration Parameters.
Answer:
Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration parameters.
Question:
Re-run Test Sample Size.
Answer:
Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
Question:
Dial Reading Adjustment.
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Question:
Initial Gauge Comparison Statement.
Answer:
Only QC and VT gauges are required to be recorded on this sheet.
Question:
Earthwork Records System.
Answer:
Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System consisting of a Quality Control and a
separate Verification record.
Question:
Speedy Moisture Test Rerun Steps.
Answer:
Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
Question:
Compacting Soil Effects.
Answer:
Increase unit weight, decrease compressibility, and decrease permeability.
Question:
,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.
Question:
Test Station Location.
Answer:
At what station was the test taken? The answer is 50+25.
Question:
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.
Question:
QC Gauge Calibration Requirement.
Answer:
Gauge must pass a two-way comparison with another QC gauge.
Question:
Earthwork Density Report.
Answer:
An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all test data.
Question:
Independent Assurance (IA) Records.
, Answer:
Independent Assurance shall maintain their own separate Earthwork Record System for comparison
purposes.
Question:
Gauge Calibration Compliance.
Answer:
If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction, comply with specification 120-10.1.1 and
enter information above.
Question:
Inspector's Initials Requirement.
Answer:
Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment is compared.
Question:
Gauge Calibration Parameters.
Answer:
Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration parameters.
Question:
Re-run Test Sample Size.
Answer:
Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
Question:
Dial Reading Adjustment.
