NICET LEVEL 1 IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION EXAM
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A distance between two points 300' apart is measured on a hot day. The
tape will show a length greater than or less than 300'? --- correct answer --
-Less
A road has a grade of 2.0% with an elevation of 1252.00 at station 450+20.
What is the elevation at station 455+30? --- correct answer ---45530-45020
= 510'
510 x 0.020 = 10.2'
1252.0 + 10.2 = 1262.2
Answer is 1262.2
What is the varnier on a leveling rod used for? --- correct answer ---Used to
determine the subdivision of the smallest division of a scale.
What is the proper tension for a 100' steel tape? --- correct answer ---25
pounds
When measuring with a steel tape a sag is detected. What will the reading
be? --- correct answer ---Too large
,A number 6 reinforcing bar has what size diameter? --- correct answer ---
Multiply the size by 1/8"
6 x 1/8 = 0.75"
Answer is 0.75"
What does critical path method mean? --- correct 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? --- correct answer ---3 x 2.5 x 5.280' = 39,600 ft.
Define a contour line --- correct 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? --- correct answer ---Perpendicular (at right angle)
to the contour lines
What instrument is commonly used to check the area on a map? --- correct
answer ---Planimeter
, In topographical maps, the lines drawn to show relief by means of hill
shading are called? --- correct answer ---Hachures
A freeway rises 25 feet in 2 miles. What is the % grade? --- correct answer -
--Slope = rise/run
=25/(2 x 5280)
=0.00236
=0.00236 x 100 = 0.24%
What is the volume of a cone in cubic feet? Dimensions are 6" diameter, and
10" height? --- correct answer ---Come volume = πr^2h/3
=π(.5/2)^2(0.83)/3
=0.054 cf.
What is the volume of 6' diameter sphere in cubic feet? --- correct answer --
-Sphere volume = 4πr^3/3
=4π3^3/3
=113 cf.
Solve the following equation if A=6, B=3, C=21:
X=√A^2+B^2+C^2 --- correct answer ---X=√(6^2)+(3^2)+(21^2)
X=22
ALL QUESTIONS with CORRECT verified detailed
ANSWERS ALREADY graded A+ latest update 2025
A distance between two points 300' apart is measured on a hot day. The
tape will show a length greater than or less than 300'? --- correct answer --
-Less
A road has a grade of 2.0% with an elevation of 1252.00 at station 450+20.
What is the elevation at station 455+30? --- correct answer ---45530-45020
= 510'
510 x 0.020 = 10.2'
1252.0 + 10.2 = 1262.2
Answer is 1262.2
What is the varnier on a leveling rod used for? --- correct answer ---Used to
determine the subdivision of the smallest division of a scale.
What is the proper tension for a 100' steel tape? --- correct answer ---25
pounds
When measuring with a steel tape a sag is detected. What will the reading
be? --- correct answer ---Too large
,A number 6 reinforcing bar has what size diameter? --- correct answer ---
Multiply the size by 1/8"
6 x 1/8 = 0.75"
Answer is 0.75"
What does critical path method mean? --- correct 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? --- correct answer ---3 x 2.5 x 5.280' = 39,600 ft.
Define a contour line --- correct 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? --- correct answer ---Perpendicular (at right angle)
to the contour lines
What instrument is commonly used to check the area on a map? --- correct
answer ---Planimeter
, In topographical maps, the lines drawn to show relief by means of hill
shading are called? --- correct answer ---Hachures
A freeway rises 25 feet in 2 miles. What is the % grade? --- correct answer -
--Slope = rise/run
=25/(2 x 5280)
=0.00236
=0.00236 x 100 = 0.24%
What is the volume of a cone in cubic feet? Dimensions are 6" diameter, and
10" height? --- correct answer ---Come volume = πr^2h/3
=π(.5/2)^2(0.83)/3
=0.054 cf.
What is the volume of 6' diameter sphere in cubic feet? --- correct answer --
-Sphere volume = 4πr^3/3
=4π3^3/3
=113 cf.
Solve the following equation if A=6, B=3, C=21:
X=√A^2+B^2+C^2 --- correct answer ---X=√(6^2)+(3^2)+(21^2)
X=22
