NICET Level 1 2 Highway Construction
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Upper Stadia ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines seen when
looking through a level.
Middle Cross / Middle Stadia ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines
seen when looking through a level.
Lower Stadia ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines seen when
looking through a level.
Vertical Cross ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines seen when
looking through a level.
Benchmarks ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Fixed exact points where an exact elevation is
known.
Back Sight ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A rod reading taken on a point of known elevation.
Height of Instrumentation (HI) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The elevation of the line of sight
projected by the instrument.
,Fore Sight (FS) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A rod reading taken on any point to determine its
elevation.
Turning Point (TP) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A reliable point upon which a foresight is
taken to establish elevation.
Steel Tape Measurement ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A steel tape is used to measure the
length between points 'A' & 'B' and the distance is found to be 95'.
Temperature Effect on Tape ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The measurement will be too long.
The tape shrunk due to the cold and principles of 'Coefficient of Expansion'.
Typical Tension on Steel Tape ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓25 LBS.
Off-Line Measurement ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓No. When measuring, tapes must be
held on-line, if not, errors will occur in the actual measurement.
Common Measurement Errors ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Length other than standard,
improper plumbing, temperature other than standard, poor alignment, tape not being
horizontal (level), sagging, faulty marking, incorrect reading or interpolation.
Catch Points (CP) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Occur at the intersection of the existing
ground and the constructed grade. The amount of cut or fill is determined by the difference
between the roadway elevation and the original ground elevation.
Types of Contour Lines ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Index, Intermediate and Supplementary.
, Contour Lines ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A Contour Line connects all points of equal
elevation, above or below a known or assumed reference point or plane.
Depression on Topo Map ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Hachure or tick marks that are on the
inside of contour circles denote a depression.
4 Rules of Contour Lines ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓1. All points along the same contour
line are on the same elevation. 2. All contour lines eventually connect. 3. Contour lines never
cross each other. 4. Contour lines never split.
Plan View ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓View from above.
Profile View ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓View from the front or the side.
Cross-Section View ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A view as if the object has been cut open.
First Sheet in Project Plans ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Title or key sheet.
Typical Section Sheets ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓They show the different layers of the
road and side slopes and ditches for a particular given length.
Plan Detail ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A detail is a view of a very specific item of work.
Elevation Views ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓False. The answer is 'Profile Sheets'.
Road's Side Slopes and Ditches ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Found on 'Typical Section
Sheets'.
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Prepare with confidence using this brand new and fully updated exam study guide designed
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with correct and detailed answers, carefully organized to help you understand key concepts
and strengthen your exam preparation.
Unlike ordinary study notes, this resource focuses on exam-focused questions and accurate
answers that help you review the most important topics quickly and effectively. Each answer
includes clear explanations to help you understand the reasoning behind the correct response
and reinforce your knowledge.
What This Study Guide Includes
✔ Complete exam questions covering essential topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed explanations
✔ Clear and well-structured format for easy revision
✔ Coverage of commonly tested concepts
✔ Updated and brand new version for effective exam preparation
Why This Study Guide Is Helpful
This guide is designed to help students review faster, understand concepts better, and
improve their exam confidence. Practicing with structured questions and reviewing detailed
answers helps strengthen your understanding and prepares you for the types of questions
commonly seen in exams.
Perfect For
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm reviews
,• Self-study and revision
• Strengthening weak subject areas
• Improving academic performance
Whether you are reviewing weeks before the exam or doing last-minute revision, this guide
provides the structured practice and clear explanations needed to succeed.
A powerful study resource designed to support exam success and boost confidence.
Upper Stadia ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines seen when
looking through a level.
Middle Cross / Middle Stadia ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines
seen when looking through a level.
Lower Stadia ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines seen when
looking through a level.
Vertical Cross ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓One of the four different hair lines seen when
looking through a level.
Benchmarks ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Fixed exact points where an exact elevation is
known.
Back Sight ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A rod reading taken on a point of known elevation.
Height of Instrumentation (HI) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The elevation of the line of sight
projected by the instrument.
,Fore Sight (FS) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A rod reading taken on any point to determine its
elevation.
Turning Point (TP) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A reliable point upon which a foresight is
taken to establish elevation.
Steel Tape Measurement ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A steel tape is used to measure the
length between points 'A' & 'B' and the distance is found to be 95'.
Temperature Effect on Tape ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The measurement will be too long.
The tape shrunk due to the cold and principles of 'Coefficient of Expansion'.
Typical Tension on Steel Tape ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓25 LBS.
Off-Line Measurement ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓No. When measuring, tapes must be
held on-line, if not, errors will occur in the actual measurement.
Common Measurement Errors ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Length other than standard,
improper plumbing, temperature other than standard, poor alignment, tape not being
horizontal (level), sagging, faulty marking, incorrect reading or interpolation.
Catch Points (CP) ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Occur at the intersection of the existing
ground and the constructed grade. The amount of cut or fill is determined by the difference
between the roadway elevation and the original ground elevation.
Types of Contour Lines ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Index, Intermediate and Supplementary.
, Contour Lines ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A Contour Line connects all points of equal
elevation, above or below a known or assumed reference point or plane.
Depression on Topo Map ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Hachure or tick marks that are on the
inside of contour circles denote a depression.
4 Rules of Contour Lines ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓1. All points along the same contour
line are on the same elevation. 2. All contour lines eventually connect. 3. Contour lines never
cross each other. 4. Contour lines never split.
Plan View ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓View from above.
Profile View ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓View from the front or the side.
Cross-Section View ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A view as if the object has been cut open.
First Sheet in Project Plans ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Title or key sheet.
Typical Section Sheets ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓They show the different layers of the
road and side slopes and ditches for a particular given length.
Plan Detail ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A detail is a view of a very specific item of work.
Elevation Views ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓False. The answer is 'Profile Sheets'.
Road's Side Slopes and Ditches ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Found on 'Typical Section
Sheets'.
