ACI Flatwork Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
It is important that the ____________ __________ read and understand project
specifications. - Answer -finisher foreman
If the crew can place and finish 100 yd3 of concrete per hour, the producer's
delivery rate should be about _____ yd3 per hour. - Answer -100
Concrete is sold by the ton? - Answer -False
Delays in discharging concrete trucks can result in the concrete being hard to: -
Answer -pump, place, and finish
When there is room for two concrete trucks ready to discharge into a pump hopper,
placement is faster because: - Answer -as one truck is finishing, the other is ready
to unload the concrete
Concrete from a ready mix truck must usually be completely discharged within
_____ hours after water has been added at the plant. - Answer -1.5
You can tell when water has been added to the concrete truck by looking at the: -
Answer -batch ticket
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, When concrete for a slab placement will be discharged from the truck chute, truck
arrivals should usually be spaced at about: - Answer -15 minutes
When finishers get behind because the concrete is setting faster than expected and
the placing crew is also shorthanded, one solution is slowing the concrete delivery
rate to match worker output. - Answer -True
In deciding how much concrete to order for a floor placement, you should calculate
the number of cubic yards needed to fill the forms, then order two to three cubic
yards less so you don't waste concrete that is not needed. - Answer -False
The question, "What finisher or finishers can request addition of water to the
concrete truck on site?" should be answered at the ______ _________. - Answer -
Pre-construction meeting
Concrete made with portland cement will set and harden while under water. -
Answer -True
If a concrete slab on ground won't be exposed to sulfates, the cement used is most
likely to be: - Answer -Type I
Most concrete used in slabs on ground has coarse aggregate with a maximum size
of: - Answer -3/4 to 1 1/2 in.
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Answers
It is important that the ____________ __________ read and understand project
specifications. - Answer -finisher foreman
If the crew can place and finish 100 yd3 of concrete per hour, the producer's
delivery rate should be about _____ yd3 per hour. - Answer -100
Concrete is sold by the ton? - Answer -False
Delays in discharging concrete trucks can result in the concrete being hard to: -
Answer -pump, place, and finish
When there is room for two concrete trucks ready to discharge into a pump hopper,
placement is faster because: - Answer -as one truck is finishing, the other is ready
to unload the concrete
Concrete from a ready mix truck must usually be completely discharged within
_____ hours after water has been added at the plant. - Answer -1.5
You can tell when water has been added to the concrete truck by looking at the: -
Answer -batch ticket
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, When concrete for a slab placement will be discharged from the truck chute, truck
arrivals should usually be spaced at about: - Answer -15 minutes
When finishers get behind because the concrete is setting faster than expected and
the placing crew is also shorthanded, one solution is slowing the concrete delivery
rate to match worker output. - Answer -True
In deciding how much concrete to order for a floor placement, you should calculate
the number of cubic yards needed to fill the forms, then order two to three cubic
yards less so you don't waste concrete that is not needed. - Answer -False
The question, "What finisher or finishers can request addition of water to the
concrete truck on site?" should be answered at the ______ _________. - Answer -
Pre-construction meeting
Concrete made with portland cement will set and harden while under water. -
Answer -True
If a concrete slab on ground won't be exposed to sulfates, the cement used is most
likely to be: - Answer -Type I
Most concrete used in slabs on ground has coarse aggregate with a maximum size
of: - Answer -3/4 to 1 1/2 in.
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