Free FDOT Earthwork Questions and Answers

Question 1

In Earthwork, what is a lift?

Accepted Answer

6" of compacted depth at full width

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A piece of heavy machinery

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A unit of measurement for soil density

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The process of excavating soil

Question 2

In Earthwork, what is a Lot?

Accepted Answer

A lot is 1 lift at 500 ft or within a compacted area. Isolated compaction operations are separate lots.

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A designated area for equipment storage

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A unit of measurement for soil moisture

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A specific type of soil classification

Question 3

Sampling at the roadway is done for:

Accepted Answer

Base, subgrade, and embankment.

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Determining the temperature of the asphalt

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Calculating the moisture content of the soil

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Assessing the traffic flow on the road

Question 4

What is LIMS?

Accepted Answer

Laboratory Information Management System

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Liquid Ice Management System

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Lightweight Infrastructure Management System

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Land Improvement Monitoring System

Question 5

How is sampling determined?

Accepted Answer

Generated with random numbers usually by a Verification Inspector

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By using a compass and protractor

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By flipping a coin

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By following a predetermined schedule

Question 6

What is the STRG?

Accepted Answer

Sampling, Testing, and Reporting Guide (statewide)

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Soil Type Reference Guide

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Structural Testing and Reporting Guidelines

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Subsurface Terrain Recognition Guide

Question 7

For material description, what is the minimum requirement according to FDOT Earthwork standards?

Accepted Answer

Color and texture

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Density and moisture content

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Gradation and plasticity index

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pH level and particle size distribution

Question 8

What does "unit weight" refer to in FDOT Earthwork?

Accepted Answer

The weight of a material occupying a volume

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The weight of a material in pounds per cubic yard

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The weight of a material in pounds per square foot

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The weight of a material in pounds per linear foot

Question 9

What does "wet density" represent in FDOT Earthwork?

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The weight of soil and water combined in a given volume

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The weight of soil alone in a given volume

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The weight of water alone in a given volume

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The weight of air trapped within soil pores in a given volume

Question 10

What does "dry density" refer to in FDOT Earthwork?

Accepted Answer

The weight of soil alone in a given volume

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The weight of soil particles and water combined in a given volume

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The weight of water alone in a given volume

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The weight of air trapped within soil pores in a given volume