LADOTD PCC Pavement Inspection Practice Test

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• Forms that have been disturbed, or any base that has become unstable must be...
• Dowel basket assemblies should cover what portion of the pavement width?
• Which statement about profilograph usage is true?
• What action must be taken for mistakes in the field book?
• Tie bars that fracture should be...
• Which item is used to verify form alignment by referencing the finished grade?
• Which statement best describes the curing equipment required for applying curing compounds?
• Dowel bars are placed at a depth equal to what fraction of pavement thickness?
• These certifications must be renewed every 2 years.
• Where is the original of all documentation associated with Quality Assurance included?
• The groove of a sawed joint must always be the full width of the roadway.
• What is the primary repository for QA documentation?
• What is the tolerance for the top face of a form to deviate from true plane?
• A keyway is used in which type of joint?
• Where are cylinder strength test results recorded by the district laboratory?
• What are the two types of joints?
• The Carpet Drag is used to achieve what on PCC concrete?
• Which document would you reference for MATT Code definitions?
• Must be capable of installing dowels at proper depth, spacing, and alignment
• The sampling plan is prepared by which combination?
• What is the maximum duration of vibration per location?
• Which joint type is described as a butt joint used for connecting pavement sections?
• Which component's base width should be 0.8 of its depth?
• What happens if the blades of truck mixers are worn, or there is a build up of old concrete in them?
• Which role performs QC testing including measuring slump & air content, making cylinders, taking temperature of concrete, and adjusting water at the job site?
• A joint that is used at points of great stress such as intersections, railroad crossing, and bridges?
• For curing compound application, which equipment must be fully atomizing, keep the solution agitated, and provide a uniform spray?
• Which tool is specifically used to spread concrete by hand before a paver passes?
• An identifiable area of approximately 4000 square yards paid under the same item number is defined as what?
• When the prescribed amount of mixing water is added at the batch plant, and the slump is below the maximum allowed by specifications at the jobsite, it will be permissible to add...
• What is the main purpose of the tie bar?
• Which statement best describes on-site QC testing activities such as slump, air content, cylinders, and temperature?
• The forward speed of a paver should be...
• Before a joint can be sealed, it must be cleaned, dried, and free of spalls, breaks, and voids.
• Which joint is sawed after curing or installed with an approved removable joint device, or installed with an approved permanent joint former/sealing device?
• For asphaltic concrete forms, what is the minimum number of pins per section?
• The paving method that uses mobile side forms is called?
• Prior to proceeding with the construction project, who must submit the Construction Progress Schedule?
• Which joint must be used when paving operations are suspended at the end of the day?
• How should mistakes in the field book be corrected?
• What must have a uniform round cross section, be saw cut free of burs, projections, and deformations, and be plastic coated in accordance with spec requirements?
• Who is responsible for performing slump and air tests for quality control on the first truckload of concrete delivered to the jobsite, prior to allowing placement?
• Straightedging is performed at what stage in the finishing process?
• Tie Bars that break or show evidence of fracture must be...
• Which scenario would most likely trigger an immediate suspension of concrete operations on site?
• Prior to proceeding with the construction of the project, a Construction Progress Schedule must be submitted by whom?
• How much of the pavement should dowel basket assemblies cover?
• What does it mean when the contractor has to remove a joint, sandblast & clean the joint faces, reapply lubricant adhesive, and install a new seal?
• What must the inspector check for on a paver?
• All calibration checks, daily use, and maintenance logs on a profilograph are to be entered where?
• What should be used to remove any excess water and loose material remaining on the surface of the concrete upon completion of all floating?
• How is the surface texturing of concrete pavement accomplished?
• What are to be placed at joints to transfer the loads imposed by traffic from one side of the joint to the other?
• Which form records cylinder compressive strength test results?
• How often should the traffic control devices be inspected?
• What must a form's base width be equal to?
• To compare the plans and field conditions to determine if there are any discrepancies, and to check equipment to be used on the project is the purpose of which activity?
• Which joint is used to tie an existing pavement to a new section of pavement by forming a butt connection?
• What is the maximum vibration period allowed in one location?
• The metal tines on tine texturing equipment should be spaced apart by how many inches?
• Quality assurance requirements for PCC pavement are specified in which publication?
• Compressive strength test results for cylinders are recorded by the district laboratory on which form?
• Before sealing, three conditions must be met: they must be cleaned, dried, and free of spalls, breaks, and voids.
• Pins for holding forms in place may be secured by what?
• Which tool is used to produce a gritty surface texture and to even out minor surface irregularities in PCC concrete?
• Which statement describes sealants for joints that are applied cold?
• To verify the finish grade of the forms at the pavement edge by referencing the finished grade, which component is used?
• When adding water at batch plant under the specified condition, which portion must be added at the plant?
• What is used to level and control the flow of concrete?
• When placing concrete, the concrete supply in front of the paver should be...
• What must be clean, not warped/bent, and a minimum of 10 feet with a handle length of 1/2 the slab width plus 3 feet?
• What is the purpose of vibrating a concrete mixture?
• Before initial set, which action should be performed to ensure a level surface?
• What is the required vibration frequency for immersed tube and multiple Spud vibrators?
• Any depressions in the concrete must be filled with...
• Which material should depressions be filled with?
• What is the recommended approach for placing concrete near joints to maintain joint integrity?
• What should the finishing crew consider before moving finishing equipment onto a pavement placed adjacent to existing slabs?
• Who should the DOTD Certified Inspector notify if discrepancies are found during the on-site inspection?
• The groove of a sawed joint must always be...
• How deep are dowel bars to be placed?
• When are hand finishing methods permitted with a slip form paver?
• At time of placement, the internal temperature of plastic concrete must not exceed...
• When concrete is deposited on the base, it should be placed...
• What type of mechanical float is used most often?
• Grade stakes must be driven down level with the finished grade at the edge of the pavement, then a carpenter's level can be placed on top of the grade stake and the form it references. What is this process called?
• What document submitted by the contractor for acceptance by the district laboratory engineer indicates the intended source of materials and the mix design to be used on the project?
• Pavement sections are profiled by the department for the purpose of what?
• PCC production and pavement construction must conform to which sections of the department specs?
• The person who is responsible for revoking and reinstating a plant or truck certification
• What is the requirement for the removal and replacement of major honeycombed areas?
• On-site inspection prior to paving is conducted by which of these individuals?
• When placing concrete next to existing pavement slabs, finishing equipment can be carried on the pavement...
• Which document would you consult to determine the sampling frequency for all materials on a project?
• Joints in concrete pavement should be spaced not exceeding 20 feet. Which option correctly reflects this guideline?
• Which two roles must the inspector notify if changes are to be made to the plant, equipment, or processes?
• Where can the minimal sampling frequency by section and material be found?
• Who is responsible for the preliminary inspection of paving equipment if the department's Headquarters section does not elect to conduct it?
• What will happen if dowels are bonded to the concrete on both sides of the joint?
• Can be formed by sawing a groove in the hardened concrete, or by a special device
• Who determines the final payment adjustment after test results are received from the district lab and Materials and Testing Section?
• All transverse joints (except skewed joints) are formed at what angle to the centerline?
• What establishes lots prior to beginning concrete placement operations?
• Curing compound must be applied under pressure by mechanical sprayer at a rate not less than what?
• Tine grooves should be spaced on centers and have specific width and depth. Which option correctly lists these specifications?
• Which document lists approved sealants and fillers for DOTD projects?
• A listing of sealants/fillers approved for use on DOTD projects
• Transverse construction joints must not be constructed within how many feet of any other construction joint?
• How many pins per section of form are required for asphaltic concrete based?
• What is used to divide pavement for coring operations to determine pavement thickness for acceptance purposes, and for compressive strength testing of pavement cores or cylinders for acceptance purposes?
• What must be done before the concrete reaches initial set (500 psi)?
• What is the proper correction method for a field book entry?
• What is the approximate size of a PCC Pavement Lot in square yards?
• Which document would you consult to review QA documentation history?
• Who handles the revocation and reinstatement of plant or truck certifications?
• Where are forms oiled using a form release agent?
• What type of joint is to be constructed when tying an existing pavement to a new section of pavement?
• How is a screed checked for proper adjustment?
• When dowel bar basket assemblies are used, they are to be placed...
• Before placing concrete, what must be applied to the forms as a release aid?
• What provides a method of ending each day's construction operations, is used for planned breaks in concrete, and reduces shrinkage stresses caused by seasonal changes?
• Which of the following is used to ensure the forms are properly checked for alignment?
• What is the maximum amount that a form section can deviate from required alignment?
• What is used to check the proper line and grade of a strike off bar?
• To locate the MATT Codes, which document should be consulted?
• What condition causes immediate suspension of concrete operations?
• What must be stamped on the weight certification tag of truck mixers and hauling units?
• When placing concrete near expansion and contraction joints, the concrete should be...
• What must concrete be deposited on to prevent absorption of moisture from the concrete?
• At what angle are most transverse joints formed to the centerline (except skewed)?
• Which tool is used to strike off concrete to plan elevation?
• Which instrument works with a carpet drag to texture concrete pavement?
• What is required for transverse expansion joints?
• How long does the contractor have to place concrete from a batching truck?
• Concrete curing must be accomplished by using what according to DOTD specs?
• What are used to check the correct grade of forms?
• The paving method that uses stationary forms is called?
• How often should entries be made in the project diary?
• Who is responsible for providing lot limit information to the contractor?
• Used to strike off concrete to plan elevation
• Which meeting is used to study the plans with reference to the actual site, and to discuss topics such as sequence of construction, stockpiling material, and utilities?
• Traffic control devices should be inspected to ensure proper maintenance by the contractor.
• Which element must be firm, conform to line and grade requirements, and conform to width requirements?
• Which source contains the official MATT Codes?
• What color curing compound is specified by DOTD for concrete curing?
• The longitudinal joint (LJ) is required on pavement and ramps in excess of how many feet?
• Which item serves as the primary repository for QA documentation?
• If a compressive seal was improperly installed, which statement best describes the situation?
• When must the form release agent be applied to the forms?
• The profilograph produces a trace for what purpose?
• How much can the upstanding form leg vary from the vertical?
• Which statement correctly describes the header board?
• What manual governs how field books are set up for Construction Administration?
• If inner vibrators spacing is 26 inches apart, is this within the allowed limit?
• Who is responsible for determining the final payment adjustment for a pavement lot after test results for thickness, compressive strength, and surface tolerance are received from the district laboratory and Materials and Testing Section?
• Who must the inspector notify if changes are to be made to the plant, equipment, or processes?
• The slip form method of paving uses which feature?
• The maximum value in the range 7000-10000 impulses per minute?
• Joints in concrete are to be spaced equally not exceeding...
• For cylinder compressive strength data, which form is used by the district lab?
• Spacing of internal vibrators on a slip form paver shall not exceed...
• The schedule formulated by the DOTD Inspector and the district laboratory engineer outlining the minimal sampling and testing frequency for all materials used on a project is called?
• What is not allowed by workers in order to make their work easier?
• On the weight certification tag for truck mixers, which item must be included?
• How soon after concrete placement should the joint be sawed?
• Which factor is typically adjusted at the batch plant to control workability?
• Which tool checks the line and grade when using a strike off bar?
• The process of smoothing the top of the concrete surface so it can be textured
• Where can the correct MATT Codes be found?
• What is a requirement for dowel bars used in construction joints (type CJ)?
• Dowel bar baskets are placed before the concrete is placed. Which option best completes this statement?
• What is the minimum required length for the straight edge?
• In honeycombed area repairs, the removed area must meet a minimum length and width. How wide must it be?
• What are field books set up in accordance with?
• For transverse expansion joints, the dowel bars must be what?
• What should be used if it is necessary to spread concrete by hand before a paver passes?
• What must be thoroughly tamped, mechanically or by hand at both the inside and outside edges of the base of the forms?
• Which meeting is used to study the plans with reference to the actual site, and discuss topics such as sequence of construction, stockpiling material, and utilities?
• Quality control of pavement is the responsibility of which party?
• What is a wooden form board that extends across the slab end to end?