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Construction Materials Testing, Soils, Level I

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
English computer-based knowledge examination; selected responses, multiple-answer questions and picture-click responses as described by NICET; test-center or eligible OnVUE delivery.
Exam questions
Total questions: 110.
Time limit
230 minutes; appointment time is 10 minutes longer for the introductory tutorial.
Passing score
Scaled score of 500 on the 0–700 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: 1–9% (Practice allocation: 5%)
    • Determine and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Inspect equipment.
    • Identify unsafe conditions.
    • Apply job safety analysis.
  • Plans and Specifications — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10%)
    • Relate plans to the field (e.g., find location on plan, establish relative elevation).
  • Sampling of Soils — Official range: 15–25% (Practice allocation: 20%)
    • Obtain samples.
    • Document sample locations.
    • Transport samples back to lab.
    • Identify type of materials of samples.
    • Log sample or I.D. the sample for lab testing (i.e., tracking).
  • Soils Sample Preparation — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10%)
    • Reduce sample to test size.
    • Dry the sample.
    • Weigh the sample.
    • Process through sieve.
    • Moisture-condition the sample.
  • Field Density Testing — Official range: 18–28% (Practice allocation: 23%)
    • Identify where to take the test.
    • Determine the number of tests.
    • Identify type of material.
    • Document test location.
    • Document results.
    • Document limitations.
    • Perform assigned field density test.
  • Laboratory Testing of Soils — Official range: 17–27% (Practice allocation: 22%)
    • Perform Atterberg limit tests.
    • Perform Proctor tests.
    • Perform sieve analysis.
    • Perform Washed -No. 200 sieve.
    • Perform moisture content test.
  • Communication of Results — Official range: 1–9% (Practice allocation: 5%)
    • Inform client of presence.
    • Give verbal report of observations to supervisor.
    • Complete test forms.
  • Equipment Calibration and Maintenance — Official range: 1–9% (Practice allocation: 5%)
    • Verify equipment calibration.
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