AIC LEVEL 1 2026-COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What does the 1.4 stand for when dealing with 6 X 6 X w1.4 WWF? - correct-
answer -Cross sectional area
What test is used to determine cohesive soil types? - correct-answer -Plasticity
Test
What test involves rolling soil into a cylinder and lifting it by one end to determine
if it will tear? - correct-answer -Plasticity Test
What is fissured soil? - correct-answer -Soil that cracks along certain plains
What test is used to determine fissured soil? - correct-answer -Dry strength test
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What test is used to determine compressive strenght of soils? - correct-answer -
Thumb penetration test
What part of the technical specifications includes a description of the work,
submittals required, and inspections and testing? - correct-answer -Part 1
What part of the technical specifications is the products and provides the
technical specifications of all material or equipment? - correct-answer -Part 2
What part of the technical specifications is the execution that provides
clarification on how material and equipment are to be installed? - correct-answer
-Part 3
What is a prescriptive specification? - correct-answer -Provides a complete design
to the contractor including the specific equipment, materials, and to a degree the
means and methods.
What stage of the project are Value Engineering and life cycle costing considered
in? - correct-answer -Pre-construction