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Construction Materials Testing, Asphalt, Level I

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
English computer-based knowledge examination at a test center, or remotely proctored via OnVUE for eligible US residents; multiple choice, multiple select and picture-selection responses.
Exam questions
Total questions: 110.
Time limit
170 minutes of examination time; the introductory tutorial adds 10 minutes to the appointment and does not extend examination time.
Passing score
500 on NICET's 0–700 scaled-score scale.
Examination outline

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Personal and Worksite Safety — Official range: 3–7% (Practice allocation: 5.03%)
    • Determine and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Identify and report task-specific hazards.
  • Plans and Specifications — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10.05%)
    • Identify locations on site from locations on plans.
  • Sampling of Asphalt Mixes and Components — Official range: 12–22% (Practice allocation: 17.09%)
    • Document sampling locations.
    • Follow sampling procedures to obtain samples.
    • Compare sampled material to product submittals.
    • Label sample origin and material.
    • Deliver samples to the laboratory.
  • Asphalt Mix Sample Preparation — Official range: 8–18% (Practice allocation: 13.07%)
    • Reduce/split samples to test size.
    • Condition the samples for testing by temperature.
    • Label the prepared samples.
  • Field and Laboratory Testing of Asphalt Mixes and Components — Official range: 35–45% (Practice allocation: 40.2%)
    • Perform field density tests of compacted asphalt mixes.
    • Perform aggregate gradation tests.
    • Perform asphalt content tests of asphalt mixes (e.g., extraction, ignition, and nuclear methods).
    • Determine the moisture content of asphalt mixes.
    • Determine the moisture content of aggregates.
    • Perform the maximum theoretical specific gravity and density tests of asphalt mixes.
    • Perform the bulk specific gravity tests of compacted asphalt mixes.
    • Perform the fractured face tests of aggregates.
  • Communication of Results — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10.05%)
    • Collect required test data for reports.
    • Document field observations.
    • Complete test forms and related reports.
    • Report results to supervisor.
    • Assess reasonableness of results
  • Equipment Calibration and Maintenance — Official range: 1–8% (Practice allocation: 4.52%)
    • Verify current calibration for Level I tests
    • Verify equipment operation for Level I tests
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