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ICC ECP Soils Special Inspector Exam (Soils Plans
Module) Exam Actual Test Questions and Correct
Answers With Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR
ICC ECP Soils Special Inspector Exam (Soils Plans Module)
Exam Coverage Summary
The ICC ECP (Earthwork Construction Plans) Soils Special Inspector exam tests professional knowledge of
soils testing, observation, and documentation for earthwork construction. Key coverage areas include
ASTM testing standards (D1556 sand cone, D6938 nuclear gauge, D698/D1557 Proctor, D2487
classification, D4318 Atterberg limits), geotechnical report interpretation, grading plan reading, fill
monitoring (lift thickness, moisture control, density testing frequency), site preparation requirements
(clearing, grubbing, benching), laboratory test procedures, nuclear gauge safety and calibration,
compaction specifications (minimum 90-95% relative compaction), special inspection documentation,
and IBC Chapter 18 foundation and soils requirements . The exam references the National Certification
Examination Information Bulletin, updated every six months .
All 200 Randomized Questions
Question 1
Information for the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam can be found in which publication, and how
often is it updated?
A) ICC Exam Catalog – updated annually
B) National Certification Examination Information Bulletin – updated every six months
C) ASTM Standards Manual – updated every three years
D) IBC Code Book – updated every six years
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Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The National Certification Examination Information Bulletin contains exam
information and is updated every six months to reflect current requirements .
Question 2
Which of the following references is NOT permitted to be brought into the ICC (EC) Soils Special
Inspector exam?
A) Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation
B) Soils, Earthwork, and Foundations Special Inspection Manual 2012
C) International Building Code 2015
D) OSHA Construction Safety Standards
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: Permitted references include Geotechnical Testing manuals, Special Inspection
Manuals, IBC, and ASTM standards as referenced in the IBC. OSHA standards are not listed as permitted
references .
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Question 3
How many ASTM standards are listed as references for the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: The exam references 12 ASTM standards including D75, D422, D698, D1556, D1557,
D2487, D2488, D4318, D4718, D4959, and D6938 .
Question 4
The ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam Expected Range of Knowledge (ERK) is divided into how many
content areas?
A) 3
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B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The ERK is divided into four content areas: General Requirements; Sampling,
Classification, and Laboratory Test Results; Grading Plans and Site Preparation; and Fill Monitoring and
Testing .
Question 5
ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is applicable for soils without considerable amounts of rock or coarse materials
greater than what diameter?
A) 1/2 inch
B) 3/4 inch
C) 1 inch
D) 1.5 inches
ICC ECP Soils Special Inspector Exam (Soils Plans
Module) Exam Actual Test Questions and Correct
Answers With Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR
ICC ECP Soils Special Inspector Exam (Soils Plans Module)
Exam Coverage Summary
The ICC ECP (Earthwork Construction Plans) Soils Special Inspector exam tests professional knowledge of
soils testing, observation, and documentation for earthwork construction. Key coverage areas include
ASTM testing standards (D1556 sand cone, D6938 nuclear gauge, D698/D1557 Proctor, D2487
classification, D4318 Atterberg limits), geotechnical report interpretation, grading plan reading, fill
monitoring (lift thickness, moisture control, density testing frequency), site preparation requirements
(clearing, grubbing, benching), laboratory test procedures, nuclear gauge safety and calibration,
compaction specifications (minimum 90-95% relative compaction), special inspection documentation,
and IBC Chapter 18 foundation and soils requirements . The exam references the National Certification
Examination Information Bulletin, updated every six months .
All 200 Randomized Questions
Question 1
Information for the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam can be found in which publication, and how
often is it updated?
A) ICC Exam Catalog – updated annually
B) National Certification Examination Information Bulletin – updated every six months
C) ASTM Standards Manual – updated every three years
D) IBC Code Book – updated every six years
, Page 2 of 138
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The National Certification Examination Information Bulletin contains exam
information and is updated every six months to reflect current requirements .
Question 2
Which of the following references is NOT permitted to be brought into the ICC (EC) Soils Special
Inspector exam?
A) Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation
B) Soils, Earthwork, and Foundations Special Inspection Manual 2012
C) International Building Code 2015
D) OSHA Construction Safety Standards
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: Permitted references include Geotechnical Testing manuals, Special Inspection
Manuals, IBC, and ASTM standards as referenced in the IBC. OSHA standards are not listed as permitted
references .
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Question 3
How many ASTM standards are listed as references for the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: The exam references 12 ASTM standards including D75, D422, D698, D1556, D1557,
D2487, D2488, D4318, D4718, D4959, and D6938 .
Question 4
The ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam Expected Range of Knowledge (ERK) is divided into how many
content areas?
A) 3
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B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The ERK is divided into four content areas: General Requirements; Sampling,
Classification, and Laboratory Test Results; Grading Plans and Site Preparation; and Fill Monitoring and
Testing .
Question 5
ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is applicable for soils without considerable amounts of rock or coarse materials
greater than what diameter?
A) 1/2 inch
B) 3/4 inch
C) 1 inch
D) 1.5 inches
