NICET Concrete level 1 Questions And Verified Answers Latest 2026 Update | Graded A+ | 100% Success

NICET Concrete level 1 Questions And
Verified Answers Latest 2026 Update |
Graded A+ | 100% Success

What is the formula for Unit Weight? - Correct Answer -Mass of concrete / volume
of measure




Define Gravel*** - Correct Answer -Course aggregate resulting from natural
disintegration and abrasion of rock




Define entrained air*** - Correct Answer -Air voids typically 1MM in diameter,
intentionally placed into cementitious mixtures




Define entrapped air*** - Correct Answer -Typically 1mm or larger unintentionally
incorporated into cementitious mix




What are the dimensions of a Metal Strike-off plate? (C138) - Correct Answer -
rectangular, 1/4" thick with a length/width of 2" or greater than the measure

, What are the dimensions of an acrylic Strike-off plate?(C138*) - Correct Answer -
rectangular, 1/2" thick with a length/width of 2" or greater than the measure




If concrete has course aggregate over 1.5" or greater what must be done before
testing?(C143) - Correct Answer -Wet sieving over a 1.5" sieve




What are the dimensions of the slump cone?(C143*) - Correct Answer -base-8" (+-
1/8)
top-4" (+-1/8)
height-12" (+-1/8)




What should the thickness be on a metal slump cone?(C143) - Correct Answer -
Metal-.060", with no individual measurement less than .045"




What should the thickness be on a plastic slump cone?(C143) - Correct Answer -
.125", with no individual measurement less than .100"




What should you measure to the nearest in a slump?(143) - Correct Answer -1/4"