NICET Level 2: Asphalt Test. Latest
2026-2027. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
An excessive amount of tack coat can cause what to happen? - ANSTack
coat to bleed through top surface
At what temp is asphalt acceptable to handle traffic loads? - ANS140
degrees
Existing surface preparation inspection: Structurally Sound - ANSCracks
and other structural defects must be prepared to minimize reflective
cracking. surface must be non-compressible and capable of bearing traffic
loads
Existing Surface Preparation: Properly Graded - ANSElevation prepared to
proper slope and crown
Existing surface preparation: Well Drained - ANS1. Surface must not be
undermined by water intrusion.
2. Water should not collect around roadbed
3. Roadbed should promote positive drainage
1
, How do you measure Compaction tolerance? - ANSWith a straight edge
measuring between 2 contact points
How is Asphalt finished? - ANSEither by compaction or temp reduction
How long do you have until a coarse need to be placed on top of tack coat?
- ANSWithin 4 hours
How long is a typical paver screed? - ANS8-10'
how many readings should be done while using temp gun? - ANSTotal of 3
readings, in which all 3 readings are averaged out
How many rollers per operation? - ANS3 Rollers, 1 for break down, 1 for
immediate and 1 for finish
How many samples are required to create a composite sample? - ANS3
samples
How many sections should be split from a sample container when " sample
splitting"? - ANS4
How should longitudinal joints be installed? - ANSin between cold and hot
mat. Pinched between with first pass on cold mat and second on hot
How should Roller pattern begin? - ANSOutside edges working to the
center
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2026-2027. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
An excessive amount of tack coat can cause what to happen? - ANSTack
coat to bleed through top surface
At what temp is asphalt acceptable to handle traffic loads? - ANS140
degrees
Existing surface preparation inspection: Structurally Sound - ANSCracks
and other structural defects must be prepared to minimize reflective
cracking. surface must be non-compressible and capable of bearing traffic
loads
Existing Surface Preparation: Properly Graded - ANSElevation prepared to
proper slope and crown
Existing surface preparation: Well Drained - ANS1. Surface must not be
undermined by water intrusion.
2. Water should not collect around roadbed
3. Roadbed should promote positive drainage
1
, How do you measure Compaction tolerance? - ANSWith a straight edge
measuring between 2 contact points
How is Asphalt finished? - ANSEither by compaction or temp reduction
How long do you have until a coarse need to be placed on top of tack coat?
- ANSWithin 4 hours
How long is a typical paver screed? - ANS8-10'
how many readings should be done while using temp gun? - ANSTotal of 3
readings, in which all 3 readings are averaged out
How many rollers per operation? - ANS3 Rollers, 1 for break down, 1 for
immediate and 1 for finish
How many samples are required to create a composite sample? - ANS3
samples
How many sections should be split from a sample container when " sample
splitting"? - ANS4
How should longitudinal joints be installed? - ANSin between cold and hot
mat. Pinched between with first pass on cold mat and second on hot
How should Roller pattern begin? - ANSOutside edges working to the
center
2
