Asphalt test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
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A tarpaulin is used in asphalt work to - Keep the mixture warm
Tampers and smoothers are used primarily - Along curbs, and at manhole and value boxes
The shape of a blade of an asphalt stirrer is - Triangular
Of the following tools, a maul is MOST nearly like a(n) - Hammer
A scarifier would MOST probably be used for - Breaking up an old asphalt surface
The times teeth of an asphalt rake should have a length ________ of the mixture - 1/2 inch
greater than the loose depth
The fuel used in a fire box is USUALLY - Oil
An asphalt mix that gives off a blue smoke is - Too hot
Surface slickness is MOST likely to result from - Excessive asphalt on the surface
If you do not understand the directions of your foreman you should - Tell him to explain the
instructions again
A barricade should be used to - Close off a street
, The BEST thing to do when the handle of a pick becomes loose is to - Stop work and repair the
pick or get a new one
Asphalt workers should fasten their trouser legs tightly around the ankles MAINLY to - Protect
the legs from burns
The BEST way to repair a fat spot in an asphalt macadem pavement is to - Heat the spot and cut
away the excess asphalt
A roller should continue to roll an asphalt pavement until - All roller marks are eliminated and
the mixture is well compressed
The MAIN reason why an asphalt worker should NOT work with sponge runner-soled shoes is
that they - Are easily punctured by sharp objects
The MOST. Important consideration in determining weather a smoothing iron is in good working
condition should be that - There are no nicks in the bottom surface
A sheet asphalt mix should not contain - Crushed rock
Adding gasoline r to asphaltic cement will make the asphalt - Softer
The BEST way to lift a heavy object is to - Place feet about shoulder width apart and bend at the
knees to reach down to the object
Proper drainage of a street is LEAST dependent upon the ______ the street - Manholes in
Operation of a jack hammer used by a repair gang would normally require a - Compressor
Answers
A tarpaulin is used in asphalt work to - Keep the mixture warm
Tampers and smoothers are used primarily - Along curbs, and at manhole and value boxes
The shape of a blade of an asphalt stirrer is - Triangular
Of the following tools, a maul is MOST nearly like a(n) - Hammer
A scarifier would MOST probably be used for - Breaking up an old asphalt surface
The times teeth of an asphalt rake should have a length ________ of the mixture - 1/2 inch
greater than the loose depth
The fuel used in a fire box is USUALLY - Oil
An asphalt mix that gives off a blue smoke is - Too hot
Surface slickness is MOST likely to result from - Excessive asphalt on the surface
If you do not understand the directions of your foreman you should - Tell him to explain the
instructions again
A barricade should be used to - Close off a street
, The BEST thing to do when the handle of a pick becomes loose is to - Stop work and repair the
pick or get a new one
Asphalt workers should fasten their trouser legs tightly around the ankles MAINLY to - Protect
the legs from burns
The BEST way to repair a fat spot in an asphalt macadem pavement is to - Heat the spot and cut
away the excess asphalt
A roller should continue to roll an asphalt pavement until - All roller marks are eliminated and
the mixture is well compressed
The MAIN reason why an asphalt worker should NOT work with sponge runner-soled shoes is
that they - Are easily punctured by sharp objects
The MOST. Important consideration in determining weather a smoothing iron is in good working
condition should be that - There are no nicks in the bottom surface
A sheet asphalt mix should not contain - Crushed rock
Adding gasoline r to asphaltic cement will make the asphalt - Softer
The BEST way to lift a heavy object is to - Place feet about shoulder width apart and bend at the
knees to reach down to the object
Proper drainage of a street is LEAST dependent upon the ______ the street - Manholes in
Operation of a jack hammer used by a repair gang would normally require a - Compressor
