ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 1 TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 1 TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS "Referring to General Stationing guidelines, R1 would be ___ than R2: A. Closer to the Centerline B. Closer to the Outside Shoulder C. Closer to the Inside Shoulder D. Both A & C - CORRECT ANSWER Both A & C - Closer to the centerline & Closer to the Inside shoulder" "While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes into the red zone indicating an unacceptable high spot in the section, you then: - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch" "What do you need to know when manually checking the cross slope? A. The level length B. The Lane Width C. Height from the end of the level to pavement surface D. Both A and C - CORRECT ANSWER Both A & C - The level length and the Height from the end of the level to Pavement Surface" "When Paving 5 foot wide shoulders or open-graded friction course (FC-5), cores should be taken at the frequency of: A. 1 per 100 feet B. 5 per LOT C. 5 per Sublot D. 1 per 1,000 feet E. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER E - None of the above" "How should Asphalt Cores be stored when transporting in hot weather? - CORRECT ANSWER By standing them upright in a cool, shady location." "Asphalt placed when the mix temperature is too low can cause which of the fallowing problems? A. Texture problems B. Density may not be achieved C. Ride or smoothness problems D. All of the above E. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D - All of the above" "What is the most accepted way to take temperature of the hot mix asphalt in the truck? A. Use an infrared temperature gun and take readings over the side of the truck. B. Test in the middle third of the side of the truck C. Use a quick reading thermometer D. Both A & B E. Both B & C - CORRECT ANSWER Both B & C - Test in the middle third of the side of the truck and use a quick reading thermometer" "What temperature is tack coat material corrected to for tack spread rate calculations? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 degrees Fahrenheit" "Tack Coats are required: A. Between successive lifts of asphalt base material B. On all structural course asphalt layers prior to constructing the next course C. Both A & B D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER Both A & B - Between successive lifts of asphalt base material and On all structural course asphalt layers prior to constructing the next course" "True or False: The application rate for a PG 52-28 tack is the same as for an emulsion. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "A temperature corrected quantity of tack to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in gallons will be ___ than the original measured amount measured at a higher temperature. - CORRECT ANSWER More" "What are the units used in determining the Asphalt mix spread rate? - CORRECT ANSWER lbs./Yds^2 (pounds / yards squared)" "Using the random number sheet, what is required to calculate the core location on the roadway? - CORRECT ANSWER Random tons, mix spread rate, width, and starting station" "If the calculated core location is a distance of 543 feet from the starting station of 123+98, what is the station number of the core? - CORRECT ANSWER 129+41" "To convert from tons to Pounds: A. Multiply by 9 B. Divide by 9 C. Multiply by 2,000 D. Divide by 2,000 - CORRECT ANSWER Multiply by 2,000" “A full Lot of Superpave Asphalt is what size? - CORRECT ANSWER 2,000 or 4,000 tons" "Which is not typically used as an asphalt binder in an FDOT Mix Design? - CORRECT ANSWER PG 62-22" "Who cuts the density cores used for Verification Testing (VT)? - CORRECT ANSWER The Contractor" "True or False: A full Lot is composed of 5 Sublots and 4 Cores per LOT. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "What is the most important for a consistent compaction of Asphalt Mix? - CORRECT ANSWER The mix is uniform in Temperature" "For the first transverse joint on a project place the ___ on the new pavement while overlapping the transverse joint by one inch. - CORRECT ANSWER 15 Foot Manual Straightedge" "When calibrating, to check the LOW side of the rolling straightedge: - CORRECT ANSWER Place a 3/16 inch shim 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 straightedge: - CORRECT ANSWER Place a 3/16 inch shim under the CENTER wheel. The gauge should read zero on both sides of the gauge." "Density Cores for acceptance testing are not required for: A. Mix less than 1 inch thick B. Shoulders less than 5 feet wide C. Acceleration and deceleration lanes less than 1,000 feet in length D. Ramps less than 1,000 feet in length E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER E - All of the Above" "If a core sample is needed just after paving, then: - CORRECT ANSWER Wait until the pavement surface temperature has cooled below 160 degrees Fahrenheit before coring" "Align the core barrel over the marked sampling location so that: - CORRECT ANSWER It is perpendicular to the Pavement Surface" "What is the single load temperature tolerance of the mix in the truck? A. -+ 15 degrees Fahrenheit of the target mix temperature B. -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the target mix temperature C. Maximum must be below 335 degrees Fahrenheit D. 230 degrees Fahrenheit to 310 degrees Fahrenheit - CORRECT ANSWER -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the target mix temperature" "What is the master range tolerance for the temperature of the mix in a truck? - CORRECT ANSWER -+ 30 degrees Fahrenheit of the target mix temperature" "If a single load exceeds the established mix by -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit but is within the master range, the technician will monitor the temperature of every load until: A. The temperature of 5 consecutive loads are within -+ 20 degrees Fahrenheit of the target temperature B. The average of any 5 consecutive loads is within -+ 15 degrees Fahrenheit of the target C. Any single reading must be within -+ 25degrees Fahrenheit of the target D. The average of 5 consecutive loads is within -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the target temperature E. Both B & C - CORRECT ANSWER Both B & C - The average of any 5 consecutive loads is within -+ 15 degrees Fahrenheit of the target and Any single reading must be within -+ 25 degrees Fahrenheit of the target" "Given the target mix temperature of 290 degrees Fahrenheit and the following truck temperatures (280, 285, 295, 300, and 275 degrees Fahrenheit): A. No action is required, just document the results B. Reject the load exceeding the master range temperature target C. Check the next 5 loads to see if in tolerance and notify the plant D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER No action is required, just document the results" "A tack truck distributor tank reading of 20/15 translates to: A. 20 gallons and 15 ounces B. 20 feet and 15 inches C. 20 inches or 15 millimeters D. 20 inches and 15/16ths of an inch - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches and 15/16ths of an inch"