DOTD Asphalt Paving Inspection 1 Practice Test

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• What is the Job Mix Formula (JMF) and why is it important?
• Which equipment types require certification for most asphalt paving projects?
• Which statement best describes the relation between hopper, feeders, and augers?
• Which of the following can be used when the reference surface is a previously placed paving strip?
• According to the Standard Specifications, a screed extension is described as?
• What pavement issue is commonly caused by excess aggregate heating or poor compaction leaving ridges at joints?
• What is the tiller wheel of a steel wheel roller?
• What asphaltic curing membrane cures most quickly?
• How does moisture in aggregate affect asphalt pavement performance?
• Which term describes the slope measured across the width of the mat from one edge to the opposite edge?
• Which of the following is NOT an inspection point for a tacked surface?
• Which statement describes the use of the JMF?
• Which of the following is an inspection point for a tacked surface?
• What should the inspector look for in the plans for an asphalt concrete paving project?
• What are the effects of excessive compaction on an asphalt mat?
• During a pre-laydown inspection of a newly constructed soil cement base course, several areas are found from which the asphalt curing membrane has been stripped. What procedure should be followed?
• Which statement best describes QA in asphalt paving?
• What is a primary reason to keep paving equipment clean?
• If each truck carries 20 tons and trucks are arriving at the jobsite at approximately 12 minute intervals, what speed will ensure continuous operation while laying a mat 12' wide and 2" thick?
• Who is responsible for approving the proposed type of traveling stringline?
• Which materials are cited as allowable on an asphalt distributor?
• What does 'slippage' between a newly placed lift and the underlying mat typically indicate, and how is it prevented?
• Which document must accompany all tack used on the project?
• During stringline setup, which condition helps ensure alignment under load?
• Finish rolling is performed to achieve what?
• Which term describes the density-adding roller passes performed after the initial breakdown passes?
• Which statement correctly describes the number of inspection points for a tacked surface?
• Which statement is not supported by the material about primes?
• Which component is used to control how much material is delivered to the augers?
• What part of the paver receives the mix?
• Approximately how low should the face of the tamping bar extend below the level of the screed plate?
• Why are core samples taken from asphalt pavement?
• Which statement best describes dust or dirt on a tacked surface?
• The rolling pattern established with a nuclear device is valid for the specific asphalt concrete mixture as well as which of the following?
• How should poor compaction indicated by density tests be corrected?
• Stone-matrix asphalt (SMA) is characterized by high stone-on-stone contact and what structural feature?
• Who must approve the proposed type of traveling stringline?
• What does VMA stand for in asphalt mix design, and why is it important?
• What should the nuclear density gauge indicate if the mat density has decreased?
• What is used to clean up dust from the existing surface prior to tacking in preparation for asphalt concrete paving operations?
• For a pneumatic roller, the weight divided by the number of tires yields what?
• Paddle switches regulate the operation of which components on a paver?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between hauling capacity, plant production, and paving speed for a successful operation?
• Which materials can be used to patch potholes, joint failures, or base failures?
• Which statement best describes the treatment of moisture in density testing?
• How should the surface be prepared before placing the next lift?
• Name two common defects seen in asphalt pavements and their likely causes.
• How can the inspector determine if the electronic screed control sensitivity is properly set?
• The job mix release indicates an estimated production rate of 190 tons per hour. If each haul truck will carry 20 tons, how many trucks will be needed each hour?
• Which of the following best describes the effect of improper temperature control during paving?
• What is the greatest vertical movement of the drum in one direction from its known position?
• Which statement is NOT true about pneumatic rollers?
• What should be done to ensure no standing water or oil before tack coat application?
• What are three inspection points for traveling stringlines?
• Which factor can affect forward pull when the paver is operating?
• The amount of mix pushed in front of the screed is called what?
• Which factor does NOT determine the exact placement temperature range for HMA?
• What is used to place asphalt concrete on a prepared surface to a specified average thickness and uniform grade & cross slope, and to impart initial compaction to the mat?
• Which option lists all roller types mentioned for asphalt compaction?
• Which roller is commonly used for intermediate rolling on higher stability mixes?
• Which component would you inspect to ensure the paver can spread the mix evenly in front of the screed?
• What is the purpose of finish rolling?
• What are the three primary duties of the Asphalt Paving Inspector on a project?
• Which statement about pneumatic rollers is true?
• Who completes the performance certification of asphalt paving equipment?
• What is the typical sequence of operations for asphalt paving on a new section?
• Why is temperature control critical for a successful asphalt mat?
• What describes what is generally the optimal setting for feeders?
• What does a shiny or oily patch on finished pavement indicate?
• Where would you look to verify a prime's approval status on DOTD?
• What types of rollers may be used to compact asphalt concrete?
• What paver parts move the mix through the hopper?
• What type of roller should be used for finish rolling?
• What is the typical temperature range for placing HMA, and what factors determine the exact range?
• What determines the compactive effort of a vibratory roller?
• When would it be permissible to use a combination of manual & automatic screed controls?
• Which arrangement provides the required grade reference when using a rotary planer?
• What type of roller is often needed for intermediate rolling on higher stability mixes?
• What should you verify about tack coat coverage before placing the next lift?
• Which statement best distinguishes dense-graded HMA from SMA?
• Which of the following is the key to a successful asphalt concrete paving operation?
• Dust and moisture issues with aggregate stockpiles should be addressed on a paving job?
• What must be considered when determining roller choice & adjustments?
• Which of the following forces on the screed is most directly related to paver speed?
• What is the purpose of in-situ density testing in asphalt paving?
• What is the layer of asphalt concrete applied to correct surface distortions prior to overlay binder or wearing courses called?
• What is a critical safety practice for inspectors when enforcing lane closures on a paving job?
• Why is aggregate moisture testing important before paving?
• What instrument is commonly used to measure in-situ density of asphalt concrete in the field?
• Which factor best promotes bonding between lifts in multi-lift pavements?
• The wheel load is defined as what?
• If a distributor appears to be loaded above legal payload, whom should you notify?
• What is recommended by both the industry & the department as an adequate curing time for prime?
• If field density tests show very low air voids in the compacted asphalt mat, which of the following is a likely implication?
• What should be included in the final project closeout documentation for asphalt paving?
• A cutback asphalt that will be applied to a newly constructed metabolized base course is called what?
• Which statement lists the components of proper lane-closure safety practice?
• What will not be a result of the pre-construction site inspection?
• What is VFA in asphalt mixtures and why is it important?
• What is the primary purpose of applying a tack coat between pavement layers?
• What does CMS stand for in relation to an asphalt curing membrane?
• What is true about primes approved for DOTD?
• What factors influence the selection of tack coat material?
• During tack coat inspection, which option represents the correct combined inspection points for a problematic tacked surface?
• Which of the following is a bonding agent that can be used with asphalt concrete?
• Which test is used to evaluate field macrotexture depth and roughness?
• Which of the following can be used as a reference surface for electronic grade controls?
• If air voids are very low, which issue is most likely to occur?
• Which of the following best describes the density-adding rolling step performed after the initial breakdown passes?
• Who is responsible for determining if an erected stringline must be used?
• What are two situations that would indicate the use of an erected stringline?
• Is the screed of the paver considered to be a part of the tractor unit?
• What is the purpose of the screed crown adjustment?
• How should runoff and drainage be considered on an asphalt pavement project?
• What curing agent is used as a bonding agent for asphalt concrete to be placed on lime or cement stabilized materials?
• What is the purpose of inspecting paving equipment before it is used on a project?
• For tack coat on a cold planed surface, the rate should be
• What is the vehicle of choice for transferring HMA to an asphalt paver?
• What should all rollers be equipped with to prevent HMA from sticking to the wheels?
• How should joints be formed and aligned in multi-lift asphalt pavements?
• What describes the maximum vertical displacement of the drum in one direction?
• Which statement best describes the timing of applying a tack coat?
• Which of the following may serve as a reference surface for electronic grade controls?
• If a pavement lift is misaligned, what steps should you take?
• What is the running of the augers and feeders regulated by?
• What is the role of tack coat in multi-lift paving?
• What does not double as a curing agent?
• Which outcome is expected if the surface is not clean before placing the next lift?
• Which part provides initial compaction to the mat?
• What is the number of up and down movements made by the vibrating drum per minute?
• Which practice helps prevent delamination in asphalt pavement?
• Asphaltic curing membrane must be accompanied by what documentation?
• Where should the grade reference follower be placed on the traveling stringline?
• What should the inspector check to make sure that the slope control device is working and is set properly?
• Which equipment categories are included in certification for asphalt paving projects?
• What is the difference between a run batch and a trial batch in asphalt mix production?
• What is the purpose of a tack coat between lifts?
• Tack application on a cold planed surface should be
• Which device is used to transfer HMA to a paver using multiple trucks?
• What is the primary reason for inspecting paving equipment before use?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a method to adjust tamper bars on a tamper bar paver?
• What is the purpose of a Gyratory Compactor in mix design testing?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining roller choice & adjustments?
• Which sources provide the recommended tack application rates?
• How should a clean and dry surface be ensured prior to applying tack coat?
• What can be used to transfer HMA to an asphalt paver?
• What attaches the screed unit to the tractor unit of the paver?
• Which component helps maintain the grade when planing the surface with a rotary planer?
• Who is responsible for performance inspection of haul trucks?
• During the pre-construction site inspection, what should the inspector do?
• The head of material refers to the amount of mix pushed in front of which component?
• Describe the typical field density testing sequence using a nuclear gauge.
• In what publications will the inspector find recommended application rates for tack?
• What width is the mat mentioned in the material?
• Roller passes used to obtain density performed subsequent to the initial passes
• What can be used to measure the amount of material in an asphalt distributor?
• What must be certified for legal payload?
• If 325 gallons of tack are distributed over an area of 4760 square yds, what is the application rate?
• Name two aggregate properties that influence rutting resistance.
• Where on the traveling stringline should the grade reference follower typically be placed?
• What safety documentation should a paving inspector maintain?
• Which method is used to verify compaction in the field via samples?
• Which piece of equipment is explicitly stated as not receiving a silver certification sticker?
• During pre-construction site inspection, which action is included?
• What are the first passes by a roller over an asphalt concrete mat called?
• What thickness is the mat in the scenario?
• Why is skid resistance testing important for asphalt surfaces, and what might it involve?
• What does the Marshall stability test measure?
• If prime is a source approved by DOTD, what publication will it be listed in?
• What are the last roller passes on the mat called?
• Are hopper wings a part of the screed unit?
• What is the correct application rate in gallons per square yard for the example given?
• What is lift thickness in asphalt paving?
• What materials may be applied by an asphalt distributor?
• During a pre-laydown inspection, if the asphalt curing membrane has been stripped in areas, which action should be taken before paving resumes?
• Which statement best captures the key to a successful asphalt paving operation?
• What is the most obvious reason that a paver leaking hydraulic fluid should not be allowed to happen in a project?
• Density testing in final pavement quality helps verify what?
• What part of the paver spreads the mix in front of the screed?
• How many flow control gates are there on a paver?
• Which substance is prohibited by standard specifications for use as a release agent on haul truck beds?
• Which statement about tack rate on cold planed surfaces is true?
• How often should asphalt content be tested during production according to typical project practice?
• How is binder content verified in the field during production?
• What can be used as a bonding agent for asphalt concrete?
• If anticipated plant production is 150 tons per hour and 20-ton trucks are to be used, how often should trucks arrive at the project?
• Which part shapes the mat surface and is mounted at the front of the paver?
• Which document is used to record certification of paving equipment?
• Which statement best describes the tack inspection approach?
• What must be present on haul trucks used for DOTD projects?
• What is true about emulsified tacks allowed by DOTD?
• How do the Standard Specifications describe a screed extension?
• What does Voids Filled with Asphalt (VFA) measure?
• What can affect the forward pull of the paver?
• All tack used on the project must be accompanied by what?
• Which test is commonly used in the field to determine asphalt binder content in hot-mix asphalt production?
• How long is a paving equipment certification valid?
• Which component connects the screed unit to the tractor unit?
• A sinking area near the outside wheel path accompanied by a cracked existing pavement would indicate what?
• What documentation is typically required to verify pavement thickness?
• In referencing a previously placed paving strip, which equipment is used?
• When would the use of a vibratory roller for breakdown rolling be considered a bad construction practice?
• What factor affects the head of material, but is not under the control of the paver operator?
• How long should a paver wait between haul trucks?
• If the crown adjustment is not properly set, what issue is most likely to occur during paving?
• Which piece of equipment will not receive a silver certification sticker for performance?
• Which component is responsible for delivering the mix from the hopper to the augers?
• The removal of asphalt concrete surfacing using a rotary planer is known as what?
• What is a typical acceptance criterion for mat density in a project?
• What is the change in elevation from one side of a paving strip to another known as?
• If the counts indicated by the nuclear device begin to increase, what has happened to the mat density?
• What is a typical asphalt binder content range for a dense-graded HMA mix (by weight)?
• What are 3 ways to adjust tamper bars on a tamper bar paver?
• How do QC and QA differ in asphalt paving?
• Which of the following statements about puddles on a tacked surface is true?
• Which statement best describes the number of inspection points for a tacked surface?
• To maintain an accurate profile grade when using a rotary planer, you should use which of the following combinations?
• What form documents the certification of pavers, rollers, & asphalt distributors?
• Which of the following best describes the consequence of insufficient cross-slope on a pavement?
• Traffic damage or bare spots after planing are indicators for tack coat inspection: what is the best characterization?
• Which item is not listed as an inspection point for a tacked surface?
• What is lift thickness in asphalt paving and why is it important?
• How is surface macrotexture commonly evaluated in the field for asphalt pavements?
• Which statement best describes a leveling course in asphalt paving?
• What determines the correct setting for frequency & amplitude on a vibrating screed?
• Why is a short cure time between lifts necessary?
• What should be done if an asphalt distributor appears to be loaded in excess of its legal payload?
• Which statement describes how density acceptance is determined?
• What is the importance of bonding strength between lifts?
• Which of the following is a valid inspection point for a tacked surface?
• Which surface type requires a greater tack rate according to the rule?
• Which statement best describes how density readings are used for acceptance in the field testing?
• How can you verify that a joint between lifts is properly bonded?
• Why should deviations and punch list items be documented in project closeout?
• What is true about a vibratory roller?
• How many wheels does a steel wheel roller have?
• Which device prevents HMA from sticking to roller wheels?
• Which control manually raises or lowers the screed?
• What is the purpose of the flow control gates on an asphalt paver?
• What type of rollers have the front tires arranged to cover the gaps of the back tires?