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NICET Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level II Exam · US

Key exam facts

Provider
NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) owns the examination; Pearson VUE administers the computer-based test.
Format
Proctored computer-based knowledge examination at a test center, primarily multiple choice and multiple select; picture-click questions may also occur. The optional hands-on performance examination is separate.
Exam questions
Total questions: 165.
Time limit
365-minute listed session including the scheduled 30-minute break, leaving 335 minutes to answer questions. A separate 10-minute introductory tutorial extends the appointment; unused tutorial time does not extend answering time.
Passing score
500 on the 0–700 scaled-score scale; scores at or above 500 are reported as Pass.
Exam fee
US program Standard Model/CBT Level II application fee: $325, effective August 1, 2026. Do not add state or local taxes; fees are subject to change. Rescheduling charges may apply under the published conditions.

Topics covered

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%)

    • Apply job hazards analysis (JHA).
    • Review safety data sheets (SDS).

  • Plans and Specifications — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10%)

    • Determine what testing is needed on samples.
    • Determine sampling frequencies.

  • Sampling of Asphalt Mixes and Components — Official range: 1–9% (Practice allocation: 5%)

    • Determine sampling locations
    • Establish sampling procedures

  • Aggregate Testing for Asphalt Mixes — Official range: 20–30% (Practice allocation: 25%)

    • Perform unit weight tests.
    • Perform coarse aggregate specific gravity tests.
    • Perform fine aggregate specific gravity tests.
    • Perform sand equivalent tests.
    • Perform sieve analyses of mineral fillers.
    • Perform (run, calculate, report) flat and elongated particles tests.
    • Perform LA abrasion tests.
    • Perform clay lumps and friable particles tests.
    • Perform fine aggregate angularity (uncompacted void content) tests.
    • Perform sulphate soundness tests.
    • Perform durability index tests.
    • Perform Micro-Deval tests.

  • Asphalt Mix Testing — Official range: 23–33% (Practice allocation: 28%)

    • Determine void contents.
    • Determine height of compacted asphalt samples.
    • Perform gyratory compactions.
    • Perform Marshall compactions.
    • Calculate asphalt mix volumetrics.
    • Perform Marshall stability and flow tests.
    • Perform Hveem stability tests.
    • Perform Hveem compactions.
    • Perform drain down tests.

  • Asphalt Mix Production and Placement — Official range: 10–20% (Practice allocation: 15%)

    • Identify issues in mix placements.
    • Identify issues of mix productions.
    • Establish roller patterns.
    • Monitor asphalt plant productions.
    • Identify asphalt paving equipment.

  • Communication of Results — Official range: 1–9% (Practice allocation: 5%)

    • Prepare lab or field test data for reports.
    • Verbally report preliminary test results to clients or contractors.

  • Equipment Calibration and Maintenance — Official range: 2–12% (Practice allocation: 7%)

    • Maintain test equipment.
    • Perform equipment verifications.
    • Verify equipment maintenance.
    • Perform equipment calibrations.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Proctored computer-based knowledge examination at a test center, primarily multiple choice and multiple select; picture-click questions may also occur. The optional hands-on performance examination is separate.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 165.

How long is the exam?

365-minute listed session including the scheduled 30-minute break, leaving 335 minutes to answer questions. A separate 10-minute introductory tutorial extends the appointment; unused tutorial time does not extend answering time.

What is the passing score?

500 on the 0–700 scaled-score scale; scores at or above 500 are reported as Pass.

How much does the exam cost?

US program Standard Model/CBT Level II application fee: $325, effective August 1, 2026. Do not add state or local taxes; fees are subject to change. Rescheduling charges may apply under the published conditions.

Official sources and references

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