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Asphalt Paving Level 2 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
(T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans for
Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the mix on
the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine the
acceptability of the material. - Answer✔True
If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test results:
A. The Lot is accepted at full pay
B. The Contractor is required to remove and replace the Lot in question
C. The Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing
D. The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for the
testing
E. The Contractor pays for the Resolution testing - Answer✔(D.) The Contractor's QC results are
used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
What materials are approved for use for tack application?
A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H
B. RS-1, RS-2, MC-250, SS-4
C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
D. All the Above
E. None of the Above - Answer✔(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch layer of
asphalt is:
A. 40°F
B. 45°F
C. 50°F
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D. 65°F and rising - Answer✔(A.) 40°F
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above - Answer✔(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications, and
satisfy the functional requirements
Which condition will result in more time available for compaction?
A. SP-19 coarse mix during the day
B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night
C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day
D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22 - Answer✔(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix:
A. Truck drivers must be certified to haul asphalt mix
B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth
C. Hole must be present in both sides of truck bed
D. All the above
E. Both B & C - Answer✔(E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and hole
must be present in both sides of the truck bed
When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct?
A. Keep the roller frequency high and impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot
B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches
D. Both A and C
E. Both B and C - Answer✔(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction tolerance for the
layer thickness? - Answer✔-+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before placing the
friction course.
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Asphalt Paving Level 2 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
(T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans for
Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the mix on
the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine the
acceptability of the material. - Answer✔True
If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test results:
A. The Lot is accepted at full pay
B. The Contractor is required to remove and replace the Lot in question
C. The Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing
D. The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for the
testing
E. The Contractor pays for the Resolution testing - Answer✔(D.) The Contractor's QC results are
used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
What materials are approved for use for tack application?
A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H
B. RS-1, RS-2, MC-250, SS-4
C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
D. All the Above
E. None of the Above - Answer✔(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch layer of
asphalt is:
A. 40°F
B. 45°F
C. 50°F
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D. 65°F and rising - Answer✔(A.) 40°F
A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above - Answer✔(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications, and
satisfy the functional requirements
Which condition will result in more time available for compaction?
A. SP-19 coarse mix during the day
B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night
C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day
D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22 - Answer✔(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix:
A. Truck drivers must be certified to haul asphalt mix
B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth
C. Hole must be present in both sides of truck bed
D. All the above
E. Both B & C - Answer✔(E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and hole
must be present in both sides of the truck bed
When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct?
A. Keep the roller frequency high and impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot
B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches
D. Both A and C
E. Both B and C - Answer✔(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction tolerance for the
layer thickness? - Answer✔-+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before placing the
friction course.
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