ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician -
Practice C617/C617M,
C1231/C1231M,C39/C39M {latest 2026 -
2027 update} questions and answers 100%
correct
When conducting compression tests of moist-cured specimens, wait at least three
days after their removal from moist storage before testing. True or False? - correct
answer False; test as soon as possible
Test specimens should be _____ during the period between storage and testing. -
correct answer Kept moist
Align the _____ of the specimen with the _____ of thrust of the spherically seated block.
- correct answer center, center
,Prior to testing the specimen, verify that the load indicator is _____. - correct answer
Set to zero
Apply the load _____ and without _____ - correct answer Continuously, shock
A higher rate of loading shall be permitted during the application of the first half of the
anticipated loading phase. True or False? - correct answer True
When the specimen fails, record the _____ carried by the specimen during the test, and
note the _____. - correct answer Maximum load, type of fracture pattern
Which of the following should the test report include:
a) the ID number
b) the maximum load
c) the age of the specimen
, d) the cross-sectional area
e) any defects in the specimens or caps
f) all of these
g) all of these plus more - correct answer g)
The results of this test method may be used to determine quality control of concrete
proportioning, mixing, and _____ operations; compliance with _____, or for evaluating the
effectiveness of _____ - correct answer Placing, specifications, admixtures
The load of a compression machine can be registered on a _____ or in _____. - correct
answer Dial, digital form
Hand operated machines having pumps that do not provide a continuous loading in one
stroke are not permitted. True or False? - correct answer True
Practice C617/C617M,
C1231/C1231M,C39/C39M {latest 2026 -
2027 update} questions and answers 100%
correct
When conducting compression tests of moist-cured specimens, wait at least three
days after their removal from moist storage before testing. True or False? - correct
answer False; test as soon as possible
Test specimens should be _____ during the period between storage and testing. -
correct answer Kept moist
Align the _____ of the specimen with the _____ of thrust of the spherically seated block.
- correct answer center, center
,Prior to testing the specimen, verify that the load indicator is _____. - correct answer
Set to zero
Apply the load _____ and without _____ - correct answer Continuously, shock
A higher rate of loading shall be permitted during the application of the first half of the
anticipated loading phase. True or False? - correct answer True
When the specimen fails, record the _____ carried by the specimen during the test, and
note the _____. - correct answer Maximum load, type of fracture pattern
Which of the following should the test report include:
a) the ID number
b) the maximum load
c) the age of the specimen
, d) the cross-sectional area
e) any defects in the specimens or caps
f) all of these
g) all of these plus more - correct answer g)
The results of this test method may be used to determine quality control of concrete
proportioning, mixing, and _____ operations; compliance with _____, or for evaluating the
effectiveness of _____ - correct answer Placing, specifications, admixtures
The load of a compression machine can be registered on a _____ or in _____. - correct
answer Dial, digital form
Hand operated machines having pumps that do not provide a continuous loading in one
stroke are not permitted. True or False? - correct answer True
