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Asphalt Paving Level 2 EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Asphalt Paving Level 2
QUESTION: A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above - ANSWER-(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications, and
satisfy the functional requirements
QUESTION: Which condition will result in more time available for compaction?
A. SP-19 coarse mix during the day
B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night
C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day
D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22 - ANSWER-(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
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QUESTION: The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix:
A. Truck drivers must be certified to haul asphalt mix
B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth
C. Hole must be present in both sides of truck bed
D. All the above
E. Both B & C - ANSWER-(E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and hole
must be present in both sides of the truck bed
QUESTION: When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct?
A. Keep the roller frequency high and impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot
B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches
D. Both A and C
E. Both B and C - ANSWER-(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
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QUESTION: If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction
tolerance for the layer thickness? - ANSWER--+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
QUESTION: On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before
placing the friction course.
A. Greater than 3/16"
B. Equal to 3/16"
C. Less than 1/8"
D. Greater than 1/8" - ANSWER-Equal to 3/16"
Q; (T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans
for Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the mix
on the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine the
acceptability of the material. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test
results:
A. The Lot is accepted at full pay
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B. The Contractor is required to remove and replace the Lot in question
C. The Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing
D. The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for the
testing
E. The Contractor pays for the Resolution testing - ANSWER-(D.) The Contractor's QC results are
used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
QUESTION: What materials are approved for use for tack application?
A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H
B. RS-1, RS-2, MC-250, SS-4
C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
D. All the Above
E. None of the Above - ANSWER-(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
QUESTION: The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch
layer of asphalt is:
A. 40°F
Asphalt Paving Level 2 EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Asphalt Paving Level 2
QUESTION: A quality of Asphalt Mix will be:
A. Constructable
B. Conform to specifications
C. Satisfy the functional requirements
D. All the above - ANSWER-(D. All the above) - Constructable, conform to specifications, and
satisfy the functional requirements
QUESTION: Which condition will result in more time available for compaction?
A. SP-19 coarse mix during the day
B. FC-9.5 fine mix at night
C. FC-9.5 coarse mix during the day
D. SP-12.5 fine mix with PG76-22 - ANSWER-(A.) SP-19 coarse mix during the day
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QUESTION: The fallowing statement is true about trucks used to haul asphalt mix:
A. Truck drivers must be certified to haul asphalt mix
B. Truck beds need to be clean and smooth
C. Hole must be present in both sides of truck bed
D. All the above
E. Both B & C - ANSWER-(E. Both B & C) - Truck beds need to be clean and smooth and hole
must be present in both sides of the truck bed
QUESTION: When using a vibratory roller, which is generally correct?
A. Keep the roller frequency high and impact spacing between 10-12 impacts per foot
B. Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
C. Vibrate only when the lift of mix is less than 1.25 inches
D. Both A and C
E. Both B and C - ANSWER-(B.) Run low frequency, high amplitude, and 10-12 impacts per foot
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QUESTION: If the desired spread rate is 165 lbs/sq yds for SP mix, what is the construction
tolerance for the layer thickness? - ANSWER--+ 8.3 lbs/sq yds
QUESTION: On the structural layer prior to the friction course, correct any deficiencies before
placing the friction course.
A. Greater than 3/16"
B. Equal to 3/16"
C. Less than 1/8"
D. Greater than 1/8" - ANSWER-Equal to 3/16"
Q; (T/F:) When the total quantity of hot mix asphalt for the project, as indicated on the plans
for Type SP and Type FC mixtures only, is less than 2000 tons, the Engineer will accept the mix
on the basis of visual inspection, the Engineer may run acceptance tests to determine the
acceptability of the material. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: If the resolution test results compare favorably with the Contractor's QC test
results:
A. The Lot is accepted at full pay
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B. The Contractor is required to remove and replace the Lot in question
C. The Resolution tests are used for pay for that Lot and the Contractor pays for the testing
D. The Contractor's QC results are used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for the
testing
E. The Contractor pays for the Resolution testing - ANSWER-(D.) The Contractor's QC results are
used for pay for that Lot and the Department pays for testing
QUESTION: What materials are approved for use for tack application?
A. SS-1 or CSS-1, SS-1H or CSS-1H
B. RS-1, RS-2, MC-250, SS-4
C. RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
D. All the Above
E. None of the Above - ANSWER-(C.) RS-1h, RS-2, CRS-1h, NTSS-1hm, RA-500
QUESTION: The minimum air temperature (in the shade away from artificial heat) for a 1.5 inch
layer of asphalt is:
A. 40°F
