PCC Paving Inspection LADOTD | 100
Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A (2026/2027)
This LADOTD PCC Paving Inspection Certification Exam is a
comprehensive evaluation program administered by the Louisiana Transportation
Research Center (LTRC). It tests a candidate’s technical knowledge of Louisiana
Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) standard
specifications, quality assurance policies, and construction technologies required
for building durable Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) highway pavements.
Exam Specification & Description
This test evaluates an inspector's competency across field operations, equipment
calibration, and material quality controls:
• Format: Written, multiple-choice examination.
• Administration: All official testing and grading are conducted at LTRC.
• Prerequisites: Minimum of 6 months of verifiable field experience
under a certified technician.
• Core Standard: Based strictly on the LADOTD Standard
Specifications for Roads and Bridges (Part IX: Portland Cement
Concrete).
• Credential Validity: Certification must be renewed or recertified every
5 years.
Core Knowledge Areas Covered by this 155 Practice Questions
The 155 practice items mirror the major sections of the real exam, focusing on
the following critical target domains:
1. Finishing and Pavement Texture Requirements
, • Edge Tolerances: Surface within 6 inches adjacent to a non-longitudinal
joint edge must not vary more than 1/4 inch. For slip-form edges along
longitudinal joints, the variance limit drops to 1/8 inch.
• Texturing Devices: Testing covers the mandatory sequence of a carpet
drag (free from indentations over 1/16 inch deep) followed by a metal
tine finish.
• Floating Operations: Evaluates mechanical and hand-held floating
protocols. Longitudinal tube floats must be set at exactly a 45-degree
angle to the centerline of the slab.
• Water Application: Forbids throwing water directly onto a drying
concrete surface; if finishing aid is permitted, it must be applied strictly via
an approved fog spray.
Quiz_________________?
For edges not along longitudinal joints, the surface within the 6 inches adjacent to
the edge shall not vary more than -
Answer
1/4"
Quiz_________________?
Conventional forms will not be required at slab edges along longitudinal joints,
provided the surface within the 6 inch width adjacent to the edge does not vary
more than -
Answer
1/8"
, Quiz_________________?
Texturing of the concrete is to be done using a _______ and a ________
texturing device -
Answer
carpet drag; metal tine
Quiz_________________?
The carpet drag must be reasonably free from indentions over -
Answer
1/16" deep
Quiz_________________?
In slip form paving, the drag is usually attached to the -
Answer
longitudinal float machine
Quiz_________________?
Two approved methods of floating are -
Answer
mechanical and hand held
, Quiz_________________?
The longitudinal tube float is set at a __ angle to the centerline of the slab. -
Answer
45 degree
Quiz_________________?
Following the mechanical, longitudinal tube float, the _____________ float may
be used to smooth and fill open textured pavement areas. -
Answer
hand held
Quiz_________________?
The vibratory, longitudinal bull float is only used -
Answer
over joints
Quiz_________________?
T/F Excess water and loose material should be removed from the surface with a
10 foot, metal, static straightedge. -
Answer
True
Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A (2026/2027)
This LADOTD PCC Paving Inspection Certification Exam is a
comprehensive evaluation program administered by the Louisiana Transportation
Research Center (LTRC). It tests a candidate’s technical knowledge of Louisiana
Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) standard
specifications, quality assurance policies, and construction technologies required
for building durable Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) highway pavements.
Exam Specification & Description
This test evaluates an inspector's competency across field operations, equipment
calibration, and material quality controls:
• Format: Written, multiple-choice examination.
• Administration: All official testing and grading are conducted at LTRC.
• Prerequisites: Minimum of 6 months of verifiable field experience
under a certified technician.
• Core Standard: Based strictly on the LADOTD Standard
Specifications for Roads and Bridges (Part IX: Portland Cement
Concrete).
• Credential Validity: Certification must be renewed or recertified every
5 years.
Core Knowledge Areas Covered by this 155 Practice Questions
The 155 practice items mirror the major sections of the real exam, focusing on
the following critical target domains:
1. Finishing and Pavement Texture Requirements
, • Edge Tolerances: Surface within 6 inches adjacent to a non-longitudinal
joint edge must not vary more than 1/4 inch. For slip-form edges along
longitudinal joints, the variance limit drops to 1/8 inch.
• Texturing Devices: Testing covers the mandatory sequence of a carpet
drag (free from indentations over 1/16 inch deep) followed by a metal
tine finish.
• Floating Operations: Evaluates mechanical and hand-held floating
protocols. Longitudinal tube floats must be set at exactly a 45-degree
angle to the centerline of the slab.
• Water Application: Forbids throwing water directly onto a drying
concrete surface; if finishing aid is permitted, it must be applied strictly via
an approved fog spray.
Quiz_________________?
For edges not along longitudinal joints, the surface within the 6 inches adjacent to
the edge shall not vary more than -
Answer
1/4"
Quiz_________________?
Conventional forms will not be required at slab edges along longitudinal joints,
provided the surface within the 6 inch width adjacent to the edge does not vary
more than -
Answer
1/8"
, Quiz_________________?
Texturing of the concrete is to be done using a _______ and a ________
texturing device -
Answer
carpet drag; metal tine
Quiz_________________?
The carpet drag must be reasonably free from indentions over -
Answer
1/16" deep
Quiz_________________?
In slip form paving, the drag is usually attached to the -
Answer
longitudinal float machine
Quiz_________________?
Two approved methods of floating are -
Answer
mechanical and hand held
, Quiz_________________?
The longitudinal tube float is set at a __ angle to the centerline of the slab. -
Answer
45 degree
Quiz_________________?
Following the mechanical, longitudinal tube float, the _____________ float may
be used to smooth and fill open textured pavement areas. -
Answer
hand held
Quiz_________________?
The vibratory, longitudinal bull float is only used -
Answer
over joints
Quiz_________________?
T/F Excess water and loose material should be removed from the surface with a
10 foot, metal, static straightedge. -
Answer
True
