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FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.
When can percent moisture be approved to be used
with a gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When the gauge
and material has been approved
If a gauge is not approved you have to do what -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>Dig to depth of hole and obtain a sample
from the side walls for a speedy test
To determine the percent maximum density - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Take the
calculated dry density / the maximum density from
proctor x 100 = % max density to the nearest whole
percent
How often does the speedy and scale need to be
calibrated - CORRECT
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ANSWER>>every 6 months
Scale verified daily by inspector
For a 20g and a 26g how much reagent do you use -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>20g - 2 scoops
26g - 3 scoops
Minimum mixing time for Coarse and Clay material -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>Coarse - 1 minute
Clay - 3 minutes
Determine the dry density by - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Taking the wet density / 1.(moisture) = dry
density
To the nearest 0.1pcf
On limerock you use the what reading - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Direct Dial
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If a dial reading exceeds 20% then you - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Re-run with half the sample (10 or 13) and
perform the test normally and double the dial reading
by 2
Earthwork has to do with the roadway in what way? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Earthwork is the excavation and
placement of soils and materials supporting the
proposed roadway.
In Earthwork what is a lift? - CORRECT ANSWER>>6" of
compacted depth at full width
In Earthwork what is a Lot? - CORRECT ANSWER>>A lot
is 1 lift at 500 ft or within compacted area. Isolated
compaction operations are separate lots.
Sampling at the roadway is done for - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Done for base, sub grade, and embankment.
FDOT EARTHWORK LEVEL 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.
When can percent moisture be approved to be used
with a gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When the gauge
and material has been approved
If a gauge is not approved you have to do what -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>Dig to depth of hole and obtain a sample
from the side walls for a speedy test
To determine the percent maximum density - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Take the
calculated dry density / the maximum density from
proctor x 100 = % max density to the nearest whole
percent
How often does the speedy and scale need to be
calibrated - CORRECT
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ANSWER>>every 6 months
Scale verified daily by inspector
For a 20g and a 26g how much reagent do you use -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>20g - 2 scoops
26g - 3 scoops
Minimum mixing time for Coarse and Clay material -
CORRECT
ANSWER>>Coarse - 1 minute
Clay - 3 minutes
Determine the dry density by - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Taking the wet density / 1.(moisture) = dry
density
To the nearest 0.1pcf
On limerock you use the what reading - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Direct Dial
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If a dial reading exceeds 20% then you - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Re-run with half the sample (10 or 13) and
perform the test normally and double the dial reading
by 2
Earthwork has to do with the roadway in what way? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Earthwork is the excavation and
placement of soils and materials supporting the
proposed roadway.
In Earthwork what is a lift? - CORRECT ANSWER>>6" of
compacted depth at full width
In Earthwork what is a Lot? - CORRECT ANSWER>>A lot
is 1 lift at 500 ft or within compacted area. Isolated
compaction operations are separate lots.
Sampling at the roadway is done for - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Done for base, sub grade, and embankment.
