ASPHALT 1 TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
A thin layer of mix will cool at the same rate whether it is sunny or cloudy
CORRECT ANSWER False
A transverse joint should be compacted in the longitudinal direction unless the roller cannot co
mpact the joint because site restriction then it is permissible to be compacted transversely
CORRECT ANSWER False
An approximate "rule of thumb" is for every percent increase in air voids above (6 to
7%) about _______ percent of the pavement life may be loss CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 10
An end plate (or end gate or edger plate) is attached to the end of the screed to restrict the ou
tward movement of the mix around the end of the screed CORRECT ANSWER True
An extremely high paver speed -
more than , for thick lift, may cause a lack of responsiveness of the screed
CORRECT ANSWER 83 feet per minute
Butt joints are acceptable when traffic will not pass over the joint prior to the next paving oper
ation CORRECT ANSWER True
Durang, rolling, rolling wheels, are kept moist with water, and only enough fuel oil to avoid pic
king up material CORRECT ANSWER False
Elimination of segregation is the responsibility of CORRECT ANSWER
Those who produce and lay assault mix
State Highway Departments who approve the design of the mix and inspect the final product
, Manufacturers who designed the market machinery for the paving industry.
For asphalt mixes, it can be expected that approximately to percent of the theor
etical maximum density of the mix will be realized in the mix when it passes out from under a
vibratory paver screed CORRECT ANSWER 70 to 80
If the air voids are above percent for a SM-
9.5A, the mix will be permeable to air and water, and will not have the required durability
CORRECT ANSWER 7 to 8
If the mat is being laid down at a facer rate, then it can be rolled, the solution should be to
CORRECT ANSWER Slow down the paver
Use larger, wider rollers.
Use more rollers
If traffic will pass over the end of the paving, a butt joint will be permitted, provided proper co
mpaction is achieved CORRECT ANSWER False
If traffic will pass over the transverse joint, constructive slubbed wage, at least feet per in
ch of pavement depth, ahead of end of the full debt payment to provide for proper compassio
n and protection of the full depth pavement CORRECT ANSWER 3
It typically takes t ow lengths (the length between the toe point, and the screed) after a de
sired level is input for a screed to arrive at the new level CORRECT ANSWER 5
Cold lane CORRECT ANSWER A previously paved lane
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
A thin layer of mix will cool at the same rate whether it is sunny or cloudy
CORRECT ANSWER False
A transverse joint should be compacted in the longitudinal direction unless the roller cannot co
mpact the joint because site restriction then it is permissible to be compacted transversely
CORRECT ANSWER False
An approximate "rule of thumb" is for every percent increase in air voids above (6 to
7%) about _______ percent of the pavement life may be loss CORRECT ANSWER 1 and 10
An end plate (or end gate or edger plate) is attached to the end of the screed to restrict the ou
tward movement of the mix around the end of the screed CORRECT ANSWER True
An extremely high paver speed -
more than , for thick lift, may cause a lack of responsiveness of the screed
CORRECT ANSWER 83 feet per minute
Butt joints are acceptable when traffic will not pass over the joint prior to the next paving oper
ation CORRECT ANSWER True
Durang, rolling, rolling wheels, are kept moist with water, and only enough fuel oil to avoid pic
king up material CORRECT ANSWER False
Elimination of segregation is the responsibility of CORRECT ANSWER
Those who produce and lay assault mix
State Highway Departments who approve the design of the mix and inspect the final product
, Manufacturers who designed the market machinery for the paving industry.
For asphalt mixes, it can be expected that approximately to percent of the theor
etical maximum density of the mix will be realized in the mix when it passes out from under a
vibratory paver screed CORRECT ANSWER 70 to 80
If the air voids are above percent for a SM-
9.5A, the mix will be permeable to air and water, and will not have the required durability
CORRECT ANSWER 7 to 8
If the mat is being laid down at a facer rate, then it can be rolled, the solution should be to
CORRECT ANSWER Slow down the paver
Use larger, wider rollers.
Use more rollers
If traffic will pass over the end of the paving, a butt joint will be permitted, provided proper co
mpaction is achieved CORRECT ANSWER False
If traffic will pass over the transverse joint, constructive slubbed wage, at least feet per in
ch of pavement depth, ahead of end of the full debt payment to provide for proper compassio
n and protection of the full depth pavement CORRECT ANSWER 3
It typically takes t ow lengths (the length between the toe point, and the screed) after a de
sired level is input for a screed to arrive at the new level CORRECT ANSWER 5
Cold lane CORRECT ANSWER A previously paved lane
