ACI EPOXY INSTALLATION INSPECTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
ACI 355.4-11 covers qualification for anchors installed with the following drilling methods: -
ANS Carbide bit rotary-hammer drilling and alternative methods such as rock drilling
percussive, and diamond core drilling.
An approved agency shall be objective, competent, and ___ the contractor responsible for the
work being inspected. - ANS Independent from
Proof Loading is: - ANS Intended to verify correct installation of anchors.
As specified in this ESR, after drilling a hole for installing a 7/8-inch diameter threaded rod, the
installer is required to blow out the hole using: - ANS An air nozzle with a minimum of 90 psi
compressed air.
The variable representing the specific tightening tourque for setting or prestressing of an
anchor, according to the MPII is: - ANS T_inst
Adhesive Anchors shall be installed in concrete having a minimum age of ___ at the time of
anchor installation. - ANS 21 days
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, The contractor proposed the use of zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods for use on this
above-ground open air parking structure for which you are the inspector. Is this acceptable. -
ANS No, zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods are limited to dry, interior installations.
For anchors installed under periodic special inspection, which of the following does not require
the inspector to complete another inspection? - ANS A new package of the same adhesive is
used.
Proof loading is: - ANS Typically applied as a tension load.
Prior to the start of construction, the approved special inspection agency shall provide written
documentation of their competency and relevant experience to the: - ANS Building Official.
Which of the following is not one of the seven minimum items to be verified by the special
inspector? - ANS Presence of supplemental reinforcement.
The inspection requirements for post-installed anchors in the Special Inspection Guidelines are
generally derived from the: - ANS Manufacturer's published installation instructions (MPII)
and evaluation report (ICC-ES ESR).
It is critical that the inspector establish the expectations for the inspection (quality installations)
up front with the ___ and coordinate what operations need to be observed and when. -
ANS Contractor.
For periodic special inspection, the special inspector must verify ___ of each type and size of
adhesive anchor by construction personnel. - ANS The initial Installations.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
ACI 355.4-11 covers qualification for anchors installed with the following drilling methods: -
ANS Carbide bit rotary-hammer drilling and alternative methods such as rock drilling
percussive, and diamond core drilling.
An approved agency shall be objective, competent, and ___ the contractor responsible for the
work being inspected. - ANS Independent from
Proof Loading is: - ANS Intended to verify correct installation of anchors.
As specified in this ESR, after drilling a hole for installing a 7/8-inch diameter threaded rod, the
installer is required to blow out the hole using: - ANS An air nozzle with a minimum of 90 psi
compressed air.
The variable representing the specific tightening tourque for setting or prestressing of an
anchor, according to the MPII is: - ANS T_inst
Adhesive Anchors shall be installed in concrete having a minimum age of ___ at the time of
anchor installation. - ANS 21 days
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, The contractor proposed the use of zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods for use on this
above-ground open air parking structure for which you are the inspector. Is this acceptable. -
ANS No, zinc-plated carbon steel threaded rods are limited to dry, interior installations.
For anchors installed under periodic special inspection, which of the following does not require
the inspector to complete another inspection? - ANS A new package of the same adhesive is
used.
Proof loading is: - ANS Typically applied as a tension load.
Prior to the start of construction, the approved special inspection agency shall provide written
documentation of their competency and relevant experience to the: - ANS Building Official.
Which of the following is not one of the seven minimum items to be verified by the special
inspector? - ANS Presence of supplemental reinforcement.
The inspection requirements for post-installed anchors in the Special Inspection Guidelines are
generally derived from the: - ANS Manufacturer's published installation instructions (MPII)
and evaluation report (ICC-ES ESR).
It is critical that the inspector establish the expectations for the inspection (quality installations)
up front with the ___ and coordinate what operations need to be observed and when. -
ANS Contractor.
For periodic special inspection, the special inspector must verify ___ of each type and size of
adhesive anchor by construction personnel. - ANS The initial Installations.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
