APWA CERTIFIED PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
INSPECTOR EXAM 2026 EXAMINATION TEST
FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ Public works project phases. Answer: 1. Design 2. Pre-
Construction 3. Construction 4. Post-Construction
◉ Punch list. Answer: A document listing work that does not
conform to contract specifications, which must be completed before
final acceptance.
◉ Submittal in construction. Answer: Documents, drawings, or
samples submitted by a contractor for approval before use in a
project.
◉ Primary materials used in road construction. Answer: 1. Asphalt
2. Concrete 3. Aggregate base
◉ OSHA. Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration; it
sets safety regulations to protect workers on construction sites.
, ◉ Compaction test purpose. Answer: To ensure soil or base material
is properly compacted to prevent settlement and failure of roads or
structures.
◉ Typical inspections by a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector.
Answer: Roadways, sidewalks, stormwater systems, sewer systems,
water mains, utilities, and public structures.
◉ Work order in public works. Answer: A written directive
authorizing work to be performed under specified conditions.
◉ Importance of documentation in public infrastructure inspection.
Answer: Provides legal protection, ensures compliance, and
maintains a record of project progress and issues.
◉ Potable water system function. Answer: To deliver clean, treated
water for public use including residential, commercial, and fire
protection services.
◉ Typical color code for water utilities. Answer: Blue.
◉ Common materials for water mains. Answer: Ductile iron, PVC
(polyvinyl chloride), and HDPE (high-density polyethylene).
INSPECTOR EXAM 2026 EXAMINATION TEST
FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ Public works project phases. Answer: 1. Design 2. Pre-
Construction 3. Construction 4. Post-Construction
◉ Punch list. Answer: A document listing work that does not
conform to contract specifications, which must be completed before
final acceptance.
◉ Submittal in construction. Answer: Documents, drawings, or
samples submitted by a contractor for approval before use in a
project.
◉ Primary materials used in road construction. Answer: 1. Asphalt
2. Concrete 3. Aggregate base
◉ OSHA. Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration; it
sets safety regulations to protect workers on construction sites.
, ◉ Compaction test purpose. Answer: To ensure soil or base material
is properly compacted to prevent settlement and failure of roads or
structures.
◉ Typical inspections by a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector.
Answer: Roadways, sidewalks, stormwater systems, sewer systems,
water mains, utilities, and public structures.
◉ Work order in public works. Answer: A written directive
authorizing work to be performed under specified conditions.
◉ Importance of documentation in public infrastructure inspection.
Answer: Provides legal protection, ensures compliance, and
maintains a record of project progress and issues.
◉ Potable water system function. Answer: To deliver clean, treated
water for public use including residential, commercial, and fire
protection services.
◉ Typical color code for water utilities. Answer: Blue.
◉ Common materials for water mains. Answer: Ductile iron, PVC
(polyvinyl chloride), and HDPE (high-density polyethylene).
