NICET LEVEL 1 IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ACTUAL EXAM
LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the varnier on a leveling rod used for? - ANSWER-
Used to determine the subdivision of the smallest division of
a scale.
What is the proper tension for a 100' steel tape? - ANSWER-
25 pounds
When measuring with a steel tape a sag is detected. What
will the reading be? - ANSWER-Too large
A number 6 reinforcing bar has what size diameter? -
ANSWER-Multiply the size by 1/8"
6 x 1/8 = 0.75"
Answer is 0.75"
What does critical path method mean? - ANSWER-It is the
speed a project can be completed. It does not include any
float days.
,A map has a scale of 1" = 2.5 miles. The distance between
two points is on the map is 3". What is the actual distance on
the ground between these two points? - ANSWER-3 x 2.5 x
5.280' = 39,600 ft.
Define a contour line - ANSWER-A line drawn on a plan,
which connects all points of equal elevation, above or below
a known or assumed reference point or plane.
Drainage always occurs? - ANSWER-Perpendicular (at right
angle) to the contour lines
What instrument is commonly used to check the area on a
map? - ANSWER-Planimeter
Half life - ANSWER-The rate of decay is measured by its
1 - ANSWER-The pH number that indicates the greatest
acidity is
5KG - ANSWER-Approximate mass of 49N weight is
Atomic nucleus - ANSWER-The atomic number is the number
of protons in an atom
,Flourine has an atomic weight of 19 and an atomic number of
9. What is the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus? -
ANSWER-10
An atom has 30 protons and 35 neutrons in its nucleus. It has
30 electrons in its shells. Its atomic weight would be? -
ANSWER-65
Backfill for use around culverts and pipes consists of -
ANSWER-Granular materials
An inspector looks through one end of a drainage pipe. He is
most likely checking - ANSWER-Alignment of the pipe
An important consideration in excavation for drainage is the
trench width. Why is it important to keep the trench width to
that which is called for by the specifications, and not larger? -
ANSWER-Larger trench widths mean more backfill material,
which increases costs.
The main purpose of sampling any material is? - ANSWER-
Obtain a small part of a lot to represent the whole.
, What is the water cement ratio? - ANSWER-Weight of
water/weight of cement
Wet sieve - ANSWER-Used to separate fine grain from coarse
grain. It carried out by washing the soil specimen on a 60pm
sieve mesh.
In soil testing the test used to determine the ratio of the
weight of a given volume of material to the weight of an
equal volume of water is known as? - ANSWER-Density check
Slump test of concrete test all but which one of the
following? Water cement ratio, admixture content, strength,
durability/workability, water content. - ANSWER-Strength
For a concrete slump test how is the cone to be filled with
concrete? - ANSWER-3 equal layers according to volume
How is the bearing of a line notated? - ANSWER-S 23° 30' E
Horizontal distances over sloping ground are usually
determined by? - ANSWER-Surveying tape and plumbing bob
LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the varnier on a leveling rod used for? - ANSWER-
Used to determine the subdivision of the smallest division of
a scale.
What is the proper tension for a 100' steel tape? - ANSWER-
25 pounds
When measuring with a steel tape a sag is detected. What
will the reading be? - ANSWER-Too large
A number 6 reinforcing bar has what size diameter? -
ANSWER-Multiply the size by 1/8"
6 x 1/8 = 0.75"
Answer is 0.75"
What does critical path method mean? - ANSWER-It is the
speed a project can be completed. It does not include any
float days.
,A map has a scale of 1" = 2.5 miles. The distance between
two points is on the map is 3". What is the actual distance on
the ground between these two points? - ANSWER-3 x 2.5 x
5.280' = 39,600 ft.
Define a contour line - ANSWER-A line drawn on a plan,
which connects all points of equal elevation, above or below
a known or assumed reference point or plane.
Drainage always occurs? - ANSWER-Perpendicular (at right
angle) to the contour lines
What instrument is commonly used to check the area on a
map? - ANSWER-Planimeter
Half life - ANSWER-The rate of decay is measured by its
1 - ANSWER-The pH number that indicates the greatest
acidity is
5KG - ANSWER-Approximate mass of 49N weight is
Atomic nucleus - ANSWER-The atomic number is the number
of protons in an atom
,Flourine has an atomic weight of 19 and an atomic number of
9. What is the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus? -
ANSWER-10
An atom has 30 protons and 35 neutrons in its nucleus. It has
30 electrons in its shells. Its atomic weight would be? -
ANSWER-65
Backfill for use around culverts and pipes consists of -
ANSWER-Granular materials
An inspector looks through one end of a drainage pipe. He is
most likely checking - ANSWER-Alignment of the pipe
An important consideration in excavation for drainage is the
trench width. Why is it important to keep the trench width to
that which is called for by the specifications, and not larger? -
ANSWER-Larger trench widths mean more backfill material,
which increases costs.
The main purpose of sampling any material is? - ANSWER-
Obtain a small part of a lot to represent the whole.
, What is the water cement ratio? - ANSWER-Weight of
water/weight of cement
Wet sieve - ANSWER-Used to separate fine grain from coarse
grain. It carried out by washing the soil specimen on a 60pm
sieve mesh.
In soil testing the test used to determine the ratio of the
weight of a given volume of material to the weight of an
equal volume of water is known as? - ANSWER-Density check
Slump test of concrete test all but which one of the
following? Water cement ratio, admixture content, strength,
durability/workability, water content. - ANSWER-Strength
For a concrete slump test how is the cone to be filled with
concrete? - ANSWER-3 equal layers according to volume
How is the bearing of a line notated? - ANSWER-S 23° 30' E
Horizontal distances over sloping ground are usually
determined by? - ANSWER-Surveying tape and plumbing bob
