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Asphalt Paving Level 1 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
A full lot of super pave asphalt is what size?
1,000 tons
1,000 to 2000 tons
2000 to 4000 tons
1 days production - Answer✔2000 to 4000 tons
Which is not typically used as an asphalt binder in fdot mix designs?
PG 52-28
PG 58-22
PG 62-22
PG 76-22(PMA)
PG 82-22 (PMA) - Answer✔PG 62-22
Who cuts the density cores used for verification testing?
The verification technician
The contractor
The independent verification testing technician
None of the above - Answer✔The contractor
A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot T/F - Answer✔False
What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix?
The mix is hotter in temperature
The mix is colder in temperature
The mix is uniform in temperature
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Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction - Answer✔The mix is uniform in
temperature
Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be ____ than R2
Closer to centerline
Closer to outside shoulder
Closure to the inside shoulder
Both A and C - Answer✔Both A and C
While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes in the red zone indicating an unacceptable
high spot in the section, you then - Answer✔Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into
the red zone and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ____ is on the bridge
deck.
1 inch
Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge
The entire straightedge
None of the above - Answer✔1 inch
For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while overlapping
the transverse joint by one inch.
4 foot level
15 foot manual straight edge
Rolling straightedge
All the above - Answer✔15 foot manual straight edge
When calibrating to check the low side of the rolling straight edge:
Place shims under the outer wheels
Place the rolling straight edge on a surface that looks flat
Place a 3/16 inch shin under each outside wheel, the gauge should read zero on both sides of the
gauge
Place shims under the center wheel - Answer✔Place a 3/16 inch shin under each outside wheel,
the gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge
When calibrating to check the high side of the rolling straight edge:
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Asphalt Paving Level 1 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
A full lot of super pave asphalt is what size?
1,000 tons
1,000 to 2000 tons
2000 to 4000 tons
1 days production - Answer✔2000 to 4000 tons
Which is not typically used as an asphalt binder in fdot mix designs?
PG 52-28
PG 58-22
PG 62-22
PG 76-22(PMA)
PG 82-22 (PMA) - Answer✔PG 62-22
Who cuts the density cores used for verification testing?
The verification technician
The contractor
The independent verification testing technician
None of the above - Answer✔The contractor
A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot T/F - Answer✔False
What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix?
The mix is hotter in temperature
The mix is colder in temperature
The mix is uniform in temperature
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Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction - Answer✔The mix is uniform in
temperature
Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be ____ than R2
Closer to centerline
Closer to outside shoulder
Closure to the inside shoulder
Both A and C - Answer✔Both A and C
While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes in the red zone indicating an unacceptable
high spot in the section, you then - Answer✔Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into
the red zone and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
For bridge approach slabs, the 15 foot manual straightedge should be set so ____ is on the bridge
deck.
1 inch
Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge
The entire straightedge
None of the above - Answer✔1 inch
For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while overlapping
the transverse joint by one inch.
4 foot level
15 foot manual straight edge
Rolling straightedge
All the above - Answer✔15 foot manual straight edge
When calibrating to check the low side of the rolling straight edge:
Place shims under the outer wheels
Place the rolling straight edge on a surface that looks flat
Place a 3/16 inch shin under each outside wheel, the gauge should read zero on both sides of the
gauge
Place shims under the center wheel - Answer✔Place a 3/16 inch shin under each outside wheel,
the gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge
When calibrating to check the high side of the rolling straight edge:
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