NICET LEVEL 3 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION NEWEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Terms in this set (176)
By a PhotoCell Control and for circuits operating at less than 10
How are lights and luminaires
controlled? amps, a Photocell switch is used
What are the three types of Initial, Interim and routine
inspection?
How many times per foot 5 twists per foot
should loop wires be
twisted?
How wide should loops be cut and 5/16th Wide and 1 3/4" deep
at what depth?
what should be installed on A plastic sleeve that extends 4" past the joint/crack.
loops wires they cross a
crack or joint?
How should spare signal Spare conductors should be connected to a terminals. unused
conductors be arraigned
inside the box?
1. Clean saw cuts and remove debris by means of
What should happen prior and sandblasting, water blasting or wire brushing
during the installation of loops 2. Do not allow vehicles to drive over open cuts
3. Utilized plastic sleeves between joints
wires?
How is loop wire required to be continuously
placed?
What is placed ontop of 2' long Backer Rod
continuous loop wires?
What is the required wire slack Minimum of 36"
amount left inside of pull box?
How long until subjected live load Until concrete meets it required 28 day strength
can be applied to anchor bolts?
, What type of pattern is The Star Pattern
recommended when
tightening bolts?
1. Bent or damaged parts
Prior to erection of traffic 2. damaged coatings
lights, What are the elements 3. Distortions
an inspector is looking for? 4. defective fabrication
1. Posts
What elements of a traffic light 2. End Frames
assembly should be inspected 3. Mast arms
prior to erection? 4. Trusses
Light poles and light supports can be assembled from the
How can light poles be erected?
ground if they contain a short cantilevered arms.
What are the inspection types for Magnetic Particle testing (MT) and dye-penetrant (PT) testing or
welds? ultrasonic testing
What should be provided if Metal expansion and deflection fittings
conduit crosses a structural
joint?
What is the dimensions of the Rods should be 5/8th thick and 8' long.
copper clad steel rods?
What are the size of micropiles? Typically less than 12"
What is the size of driven piles? Between 12 and 36"
What is the required surface Surface temps must be between 50 and 100 degrees
temperature for painting a
bridge?
When painting a bridge, what must 85% or less unless manufactures recommendations say otherwise
be the humidity percentage be?
When cleaning unsound paint, Extend the prepared area at least 2 inches into adjacent tightly
how far into the intact coat adhering, intact coating.
should you be?
When should primer be applied . Only where paint is removed to bare metal. Otherwise, apply
when painting a bridge? only intermediate and finish paints
Light Blue - 1,500GPM
What do the color bonnets on fire or above Green: 1000-
hydrants mean? 1499GPM
Orange: 500 - 999GPM
Red: Less than 500 GPM
ACTUAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Terms in this set (176)
By a PhotoCell Control and for circuits operating at less than 10
How are lights and luminaires
controlled? amps, a Photocell switch is used
What are the three types of Initial, Interim and routine
inspection?
How many times per foot 5 twists per foot
should loop wires be
twisted?
How wide should loops be cut and 5/16th Wide and 1 3/4" deep
at what depth?
what should be installed on A plastic sleeve that extends 4" past the joint/crack.
loops wires they cross a
crack or joint?
How should spare signal Spare conductors should be connected to a terminals. unused
conductors be arraigned
inside the box?
1. Clean saw cuts and remove debris by means of
What should happen prior and sandblasting, water blasting or wire brushing
during the installation of loops 2. Do not allow vehicles to drive over open cuts
3. Utilized plastic sleeves between joints
wires?
How is loop wire required to be continuously
placed?
What is placed ontop of 2' long Backer Rod
continuous loop wires?
What is the required wire slack Minimum of 36"
amount left inside of pull box?
How long until subjected live load Until concrete meets it required 28 day strength
can be applied to anchor bolts?
, What type of pattern is The Star Pattern
recommended when
tightening bolts?
1. Bent or damaged parts
Prior to erection of traffic 2. damaged coatings
lights, What are the elements 3. Distortions
an inspector is looking for? 4. defective fabrication
1. Posts
What elements of a traffic light 2. End Frames
assembly should be inspected 3. Mast arms
prior to erection? 4. Trusses
Light poles and light supports can be assembled from the
How can light poles be erected?
ground if they contain a short cantilevered arms.
What are the inspection types for Magnetic Particle testing (MT) and dye-penetrant (PT) testing or
welds? ultrasonic testing
What should be provided if Metal expansion and deflection fittings
conduit crosses a structural
joint?
What is the dimensions of the Rods should be 5/8th thick and 8' long.
copper clad steel rods?
What are the size of micropiles? Typically less than 12"
What is the size of driven piles? Between 12 and 36"
What is the required surface Surface temps must be between 50 and 100 degrees
temperature for painting a
bridge?
When painting a bridge, what must 85% or less unless manufactures recommendations say otherwise
be the humidity percentage be?
When cleaning unsound paint, Extend the prepared area at least 2 inches into adjacent tightly
how far into the intact coat adhering, intact coating.
should you be?
When should primer be applied . Only where paint is removed to bare metal. Otherwise, apply
when painting a bridge? only intermediate and finish paints
Light Blue - 1,500GPM
What do the color bonnets on fire or above Green: 1000-
hydrants mean? 1499GPM
Orange: 500 - 999GPM
Red: Less than 500 GPM
