Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 1 Exam
(With Correct Answers Marked)
Question 1
Requirements for the QC Density Report include:
A. The Contractor's name
B. The EOR's name
C. The Project Administrator's name
D. The QC Manager's name
E. None of the above
ANS: E
Question 2
For the initial gauge comparison of QC, VT, and IA, select the statement that is incorrect.
A. Only QC and VT gauges are required to be recorded on this sheet.
B. A separate line must be completed for each gauge used on the project.
C. If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction, comply with speci cation 120-10.1.1
and enter information above.
D. Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment is compared.
E. Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration parameters.
ANS: A
Question 3
Which of the following does not apply to the Earthwork Records System?
A. Construction contracts with roadway earthwork items shall have an Earthwork Records
System.
B. Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System consisting of a Quality Control and a
separate Veri cation record.
C. For convenience, the Earthwork Records System may be temporarily separated.
D. An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all test data.
E. Independent Assurance (IA) shall maintain their own separate Earthwork Record System for
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,comparison purposes.
ANS: E
Question 4
After completing the Speedy Moisture Test, the dial reading is very near zero and you decide to
rerun the test. Which of the following is not one of the steps you should follow?
A. Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
B. Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
C. Perform the test in normal manner.
D. Divide the dial reading by 2.
E. Obtain Dry Weight from conversion chart.
ANS: B
Question 5
Compacting soil does which of the following?
A. Increase unit weight
B. Decrease compressibility
C. Decrease permeability
D. Increase voids
E. A, B & C
ANS: E
Use the picture below to answer question 6 and 7
, Question 6
Assuming 6-inch lifts and a total number of lifts of 14, the marked density is for lift:
A. 3/14
B. 6/14
C. 6/8
D. 5/14
E. 0/14
ANS: B
Question 7
At what station was the test taken?
A. 51+00
B. 50+25
C. 50+50
D. 50+00
E. None of the above
ANS: B
Question 8
The order in which the materials are placed into the Speedy are:
A. 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.
B. Steel Balls into the body, reagent into the body, soil into the cap, then the cap placed on the
body while vertical, then tighten the top screw.
C. Steel Balls into the body, soil into the body, reagent into the body, then with the body held
horizontal – tighten the top cap, then turn the body upright to mix the soil and reagent in the
body.
(With Correct Answers Marked)
Question 1
Requirements for the QC Density Report include:
A. The Contractor's name
B. The EOR's name
C. The Project Administrator's name
D. The QC Manager's name
E. None of the above
ANS: E
Question 2
For the initial gauge comparison of QC, VT, and IA, select the statement that is incorrect.
A. Only QC and VT gauges are required to be recorded on this sheet.
B. A separate line must be completed for each gauge used on the project.
C. If a gauge is calibrated or repaired during construction, comply with speci cation 120-10.1.1
and enter information above.
D. Enter Inspectors initials and TIN each time equipment is compared.
E. Include and retain a copy of gauge calibration parameters.
ANS: A
Question 3
Which of the following does not apply to the Earthwork Records System?
A. Construction contracts with roadway earthwork items shall have an Earthwork Records
System.
B. Each contract shall have an Earthwork Records System consisting of a Quality Control and a
separate Veri cation record.
C. For convenience, the Earthwork Records System may be temporarily separated.
D. An Earthwork Density Report shall be used to record all test data.
E. Independent Assurance (IA) shall maintain their own separate Earthwork Record System for
fi fi
,comparison purposes.
ANS: E
Question 4
After completing the Speedy Moisture Test, the dial reading is very near zero and you decide to
rerun the test. Which of the following is not one of the steps you should follow?
A. Re-run test with twice the standard sample size.
B. Place four scoops of reagent in the tester.
C. Perform the test in normal manner.
D. Divide the dial reading by 2.
E. Obtain Dry Weight from conversion chart.
ANS: B
Question 5
Compacting soil does which of the following?
A. Increase unit weight
B. Decrease compressibility
C. Decrease permeability
D. Increase voids
E. A, B & C
ANS: E
Use the picture below to answer question 6 and 7
, Question 6
Assuming 6-inch lifts and a total number of lifts of 14, the marked density is for lift:
A. 3/14
B. 6/14
C. 6/8
D. 5/14
E. 0/14
ANS: B
Question 7
At what station was the test taken?
A. 51+00
B. 50+25
C. 50+50
D. 50+00
E. None of the above
ANS: B
Question 8
The order in which the materials are placed into the Speedy are:
A. 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.
B. Steel Balls into the body, reagent into the body, soil into the cap, then the cap placed on the
body while vertical, then tighten the top screw.
C. Steel Balls into the body, soil into the body, reagent into the body, then with the body held
horizontal – tighten the top cap, then turn the body upright to mix the soil and reagent in the
body.
