ICC CONCRETE 2015 EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
A mechanical splice must achieve: - CORRECT-ANSWERS125% of the grade strength of the
bar
After initial curing is complete, sample cylinders should be maintained at a temperature
between: - CORRECT-ANSWERS73.5 +/- 3.5 degrees
The ties of a cast-in-place prestressed concrete beam not exposed to weather or permanently
cast against earth shall have a minimum concrete cover of: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 inch
An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch deep footing are: -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Precast dobie blocks X
2. Large, solid pieces of glass
3. Masonry CMU pieces
, 4. Wooden blocks
All of the following are true except: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Minimum concrete cover for
bundled bars of any size need not be greater than 2 inches, unless they are in a member that's
permanently cast against earth
2. Specified concrete cover for headed shear stud reinforcement shall not be less than the
cover requirements for the member in which the stud reinforcement is located
3. Concrete cover for flexural members, walls, and compression members with an effective
depth of 8-inches can vary -3/8 of an inch
4. Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments will typically remain the same
as cast against earth
Bars must be tied in place to avoid displacement during concrete placement. The following is
not acceptable for securing intersections: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Annealed tie wire
2. Stainless steel tie wire
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
A mechanical splice must achieve: - CORRECT-ANSWERS125% of the grade strength of the
bar
After initial curing is complete, sample cylinders should be maintained at a temperature
between: - CORRECT-ANSWERS73.5 +/- 3.5 degrees
The ties of a cast-in-place prestressed concrete beam not exposed to weather or permanently
cast against earth shall have a minimum concrete cover of: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 inch
An acceptable reinforcing steel support mechanism for a 24-inch deep footing are: -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Precast dobie blocks X
2. Large, solid pieces of glass
3. Masonry CMU pieces
, 4. Wooden blocks
All of the following are true except: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Minimum concrete cover for
bundled bars of any size need not be greater than 2 inches, unless they are in a member that's
permanently cast against earth
2. Specified concrete cover for headed shear stud reinforcement shall not be less than the
cover requirements for the member in which the stud reinforcement is located
3. Concrete cover for flexural members, walls, and compression members with an effective
depth of 8-inches can vary -3/8 of an inch
4. Concrete cover for members in highly corrosive environments will typically remain the same
as cast against earth
Bars must be tied in place to avoid displacement during concrete placement. The following is
not acceptable for securing intersections: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Annealed tie wire
2. Stainless steel tie wire
