ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2
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Question 1: A full lot of Superpave asphalt is what size?
A. 1,000 tons
B. 1,000 to 2,000 tons
C. 2,000 to 4,000 tons
D. 1 day's production
Answer: C. 2,000 to 4,000 tons
Question 2: Which is NOT typically used as an asphalt binder in FDOT mix
designs?
A. PG 52-28
B. PG 58-22
C. PG 62-22
D. PG 76-22 (PMA)
E. PG 82-22 (PMA)
Answer: C. PG 62-22
Question 3: Who cuts the density cores used for verification testing?
A. The verification technician
B. The contractor
C. The independent verification testing technician
D. None of the above
Answer: B. The contractor
Question 4: A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot. (True/False)
Answer: False
Question 5: What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix?
A. The mix is hotter in temperature
B. The mix is colder in temperature
C. The mix is uniform in temperature
,D. Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction
Answer: C. The mix is uniform in temperature
Question 6: Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be _____ than
R2.
A. Closer to centerline
B. Closer to outside shoulder
C. Closer to inside shoulder
D. Both A and C
Answer: D. Both A and C
Question 7: While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes into the red
zone indicating an unacceptable high spot in the section, you then:
A. Stop the test and report a failure
B. Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red zone and place
another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
C. Ignore the red zone and complete the test
D. Immediately grind down the high spot
Answer: B. Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red zone
and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
Question 8: For bridge approach slabs, the 15-foot manual straightedge should be
set so ______ is on the bridge deck.
A. 1 inch
B. Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge
C. The entire straightedge
D. None of the above
Answer: A. 1 inch
Question 9: What is the minimum number of random core locations required per
sublot for density acceptance?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
Question 10: The Superpave gyratory compactor is used to compact asphalt
specimens to simulate which type of compaction?
A. Static rolling
, B. Vibratory rolling
C. Traffic-induced compaction
D. Laboratory kneading compaction
Answer: C. Traffic-induced compaction
Question 11: Which roller type is most effective for reducing air voids in the mat
during breakdown rolling?
A. Pneumatic tire roller
B. Static steel-wheel roller
C. Vibratory steel-wheel roller
D. Combination roller
Answer: C. Vibratory steel-wheel roller
Question 12: What is the typical maximum aggregate size for a Superpave 12.5
mm mix?
A. 9.5 mm
B. 12.5 mm
C. 19.0 mm
D. 25.0 mm
Answer: B. 12.5 mm
Question 13: The ignition furnace is used to determine:
A. Asphalt binder content
B. Aggregate gradation
C. Moisture content
D. Both A and B
Answer: D. Both A and B
Question 14: What is the maximum allowable temperature different across the mat
during paving to avoid segregation?
A. 10°F
B. 20°F
C. 30°F
D. 50°F
Answer: B. 20°F
Question 15: When taking nuclear density gauge readings, the source rod should
be extended into the mat for what minimum depth?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
EXAM STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE EXAM
2024/2026 | ACCURATE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | EXPERT VERIFIED
FOR A GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
Question 1: A full lot of Superpave asphalt is what size?
A. 1,000 tons
B. 1,000 to 2,000 tons
C. 2,000 to 4,000 tons
D. 1 day's production
Answer: C. 2,000 to 4,000 tons
Question 2: Which is NOT typically used as an asphalt binder in FDOT mix
designs?
A. PG 52-28
B. PG 58-22
C. PG 62-22
D. PG 76-22 (PMA)
E. PG 82-22 (PMA)
Answer: C. PG 62-22
Question 3: Who cuts the density cores used for verification testing?
A. The verification technician
B. The contractor
C. The independent verification testing technician
D. None of the above
Answer: B. The contractor
Question 4: A full lot is composed of 5 sublots and 4 cores per lot. (True/False)
Answer: False
Question 5: What is the most important for consistent compaction of asphalt mix?
A. The mix is hotter in temperature
B. The mix is colder in temperature
C. The mix is uniform in temperature
,D. Temperature of the mix does not affect compaction
Answer: C. The mix is uniform in temperature
Question 6: Referring to general stationing guidelines, R1 would be _____ than
R2.
A. Closer to centerline
B. Closer to outside shoulder
C. Closer to inside shoulder
D. Both A and C
Answer: D. Both A and C
Question 7: While using the rolling straightedge, if the needle goes into the red
zone indicating an unacceptable high spot in the section, you then:
A. Stop the test and report a failure
B. Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red zone and place
another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
C. Ignore the red zone and complete the test
D. Immediately grind down the high spot
Answer: B. Mark the pavement where the needle first goes into the red zone
and place another mark where the needle leaves the red zone and continue
Question 8: For bridge approach slabs, the 15-foot manual straightedge should be
set so ______ is on the bridge deck.
A. 1 inch
B. Exactly 1/2 of the straightedge
C. The entire straightedge
D. None of the above
Answer: A. 1 inch
Question 9: What is the minimum number of random core locations required per
sublot for density acceptance?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
Question 10: The Superpave gyratory compactor is used to compact asphalt
specimens to simulate which type of compaction?
A. Static rolling
, B. Vibratory rolling
C. Traffic-induced compaction
D. Laboratory kneading compaction
Answer: C. Traffic-induced compaction
Question 11: Which roller type is most effective for reducing air voids in the mat
during breakdown rolling?
A. Pneumatic tire roller
B. Static steel-wheel roller
C. Vibratory steel-wheel roller
D. Combination roller
Answer: C. Vibratory steel-wheel roller
Question 12: What is the typical maximum aggregate size for a Superpave 12.5
mm mix?
A. 9.5 mm
B. 12.5 mm
C. 19.0 mm
D. 25.0 mm
Answer: B. 12.5 mm
Question 13: The ignition furnace is used to determine:
A. Asphalt binder content
B. Aggregate gradation
C. Moisture content
D. Both A and B
Answer: D. Both A and B
Question 14: What is the maximum allowable temperature different across the mat
during paving to avoid segregation?
A. 10°F
B. 20°F
C. 30°F
D. 50°F
Answer: B. 20°F
Question 15: When taking nuclear density gauge readings, the source rod should
be extended into the mat for what minimum depth?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
