SCDOT ASPHALT ROADWAY
TECHNICIAN EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Traditional QC/QA Responsibilities - SCDOT - ANS Designs project and sets specifications
(sometimes identifies material sources)
Traditional QC/QA Responsibilities - Contractor - ANS Sometimes selects material sources
(Aggregate Pit/Quarry, Asphalt Binder Supplier)
Quality Control - ANS A system to ensure the production of uniform materials that meet the
required specifications through periodic inspection. Producer's (Contractor) responsibility.
Quality Assurance - ANS (Verification) The process through which the test results of the QC
process are verified. Random sampling at greater intervals than the QC process. Buyer's
(SCDOT) responsibility.
Steps to a good quality pavement - ANS Pavement design (Thickness, mix type), Mixture
design (Material selection, binder %), Subgrade preparation, Base construction, Asphalt
concrete production, placement and compaction, Acceptance and Payment.
Statistical QC/QA Program Purpose - ANS Production of more consistent, higher quality
HMA.
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,QC/QA Objectives - ANS Assure the proper qualifications and knowledge of all technicians
working on a project, Encourage cooperation between SCDOT and Industry, Improve Quality,
Overall Cost Savings, Longer lasting asphalt pavements.
Asphalt Roadway Technician Responsibilities - ANS Establish and monitor roller patterns,
Monitor ambient air temperatures, Monitor mat temperature, Calculate tack rate, Calculate
laydown rate, Monitor compaction within nuclear gauge, Observe materials and workmanship,
Make sure that good practices are being used.
Importance of Communication - ANS The most important part of planning and organization,
Pre-con initiates verbal communication, Quality construction relies on communication,
Communication provides safer projects.
Improving Communication - ANS Avoid 'adversarial attitude', Speak Clearly, Listen Carefully,
Summarize conversation, Make Notes for future reference.
Hierarchy for Solving Discrepancies - ANS A structured approach to address conflicts in
documentation.
Special Provisions - ANS Specific conditions or requirements that are outlined in a project.
Plans - ANS Detailed proposals for achieving specific objectives in a project.
Supplemental Specifications - ANS Additional requirements that complement the standard
specifications.
Standard Specifications - ANS Established guidelines and criteria that must be followed in a
project.
Pre-Construction Conference - ANS A meeting to discuss project requirements,
responsibilities, and safety plans.
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, Agency and Contractor Input - ANS Contributions and feedback from both the agency and
the contractor.
Establish Contact Person - ANS Designating an individual responsible for communication in a
project.
Review Testing Requirements - ANS Evaluating the criteria and methods for testing in a
project.
Review Safety Plan - ANS Assessing the strategies and measures in place to ensure safety.
Pre-Paving Conference - ANS A meeting to establish key personnel and discuss paving
operations.
Establish Key Personnel - ANS Identifying essential team members involved in the project.
Discussion - ANS An exchange of ideas and information among project stakeholders.
Meeting Minutes - ANS A written record of the discussions and decisions made during a
meeting.
Action Items - ANS Tasks or responsibilities assigned to individuals following a meeting.
Project Organization Communication - ANS The methods and channels used to share
information within a project.
Weekly Updates - ANS Regular reports on project progress and developments.
Major Events - ANS Significant occurrences or milestones within a project timeline.
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TECHNICIAN EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Traditional QC/QA Responsibilities - SCDOT - ANS Designs project and sets specifications
(sometimes identifies material sources)
Traditional QC/QA Responsibilities - Contractor - ANS Sometimes selects material sources
(Aggregate Pit/Quarry, Asphalt Binder Supplier)
Quality Control - ANS A system to ensure the production of uniform materials that meet the
required specifications through periodic inspection. Producer's (Contractor) responsibility.
Quality Assurance - ANS (Verification) The process through which the test results of the QC
process are verified. Random sampling at greater intervals than the QC process. Buyer's
(SCDOT) responsibility.
Steps to a good quality pavement - ANS Pavement design (Thickness, mix type), Mixture
design (Material selection, binder %), Subgrade preparation, Base construction, Asphalt
concrete production, placement and compaction, Acceptance and Payment.
Statistical QC/QA Program Purpose - ANS Production of more consistent, higher quality
HMA.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
,QC/QA Objectives - ANS Assure the proper qualifications and knowledge of all technicians
working on a project, Encourage cooperation between SCDOT and Industry, Improve Quality,
Overall Cost Savings, Longer lasting asphalt pavements.
Asphalt Roadway Technician Responsibilities - ANS Establish and monitor roller patterns,
Monitor ambient air temperatures, Monitor mat temperature, Calculate tack rate, Calculate
laydown rate, Monitor compaction within nuclear gauge, Observe materials and workmanship,
Make sure that good practices are being used.
Importance of Communication - ANS The most important part of planning and organization,
Pre-con initiates verbal communication, Quality construction relies on communication,
Communication provides safer projects.
Improving Communication - ANS Avoid 'adversarial attitude', Speak Clearly, Listen Carefully,
Summarize conversation, Make Notes for future reference.
Hierarchy for Solving Discrepancies - ANS A structured approach to address conflicts in
documentation.
Special Provisions - ANS Specific conditions or requirements that are outlined in a project.
Plans - ANS Detailed proposals for achieving specific objectives in a project.
Supplemental Specifications - ANS Additional requirements that complement the standard
specifications.
Standard Specifications - ANS Established guidelines and criteria that must be followed in a
project.
Pre-Construction Conference - ANS A meeting to discuss project requirements,
responsibilities, and safety plans.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
, Agency and Contractor Input - ANS Contributions and feedback from both the agency and
the contractor.
Establish Contact Person - ANS Designating an individual responsible for communication in a
project.
Review Testing Requirements - ANS Evaluating the criteria and methods for testing in a
project.
Review Safety Plan - ANS Assessing the strategies and measures in place to ensure safety.
Pre-Paving Conference - ANS A meeting to establish key personnel and discuss paving
operations.
Establish Key Personnel - ANS Identifying essential team members involved in the project.
Discussion - ANS An exchange of ideas and information among project stakeholders.
Meeting Minutes - ANS A written record of the discussions and decisions made during a
meeting.
Action Items - ANS Tasks or responsibilities assigned to individuals following a meeting.
Project Organization Communication - ANS The methods and channels used to share
information within a project.
Weekly Updates - ANS Regular reports on project progress and developments.
Major Events - ANS Significant occurrences or milestones within a project timeline.
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
