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1
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An excavator has a bucket capacity of 2.8 yd3 … Assuming 8-hr workdays, the number of days required to complete the job is most nearly:

A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 13

A

C. 11

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An excavator has a bucket capacity of 3.0 yd3 … The number of trucks needed to balance the production of the excavator, assuming 8-hr workdays, is most nearly:

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

B. 3

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The revised SOW is to substitute one layer of 5/8-in.-thick sheet rock

A. 3,300
B. 4,200
C. 9,800
D. 7,800

A

C. 9,800

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A 450-ft-long canal (trapezoidal section: 19-ftbottom width, 3H:2V side slopes)

A. 75,000
B. 85,000
C. 95,000
D. 105,000

A

D. 105,000

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5
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Dump trucks with a capacity of 16 yd3 … The factors affecting the job site productivity of the dump truck are: 0.80 for equipment idle time and 0.70 for operator efficiency.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

A

C. 5

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A certain project includes the activities
summarized in the table below. The start date of the project is week 0. The project duration (weeks) is most nearly: (WITH TABLE)

A. 32
B. 36
C. 41
D. 44

A

C. 41

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A 6-in.-square unreinforced-concrete beam is loaded in third-point loading on a simple span of 5 ft.

A. 6,500
B. 5,500
C. 4,500
D. 3,500

A

D. 3,500

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8
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A 6-in.-diameter × 12-in.-height concrete
cylinder fails at a transverse load of 55,000 lb. at 28 days in a split cylinder test.

A. 6,200
B. 5,200
C. 4,200
D. 3,200

A

B. 5,200

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The blended cement mix contains
30% fly ash but no retarders.

A. 2,600
B. 2,760
C. 2,150
D. 2,300

A

A. 2,600

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A temporary road closure

A. 4,800
B. 5,800
C. 6,800
D. 7,800

A

B. 5,800

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11
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Whenever a masonry wall is constructed, a limited access zone is to be established. Which of the following is true?

A. The limited access zone shall run to the same length on both sides of the wall.
B. The width of the limited access zone shall be wall height plus 2 ft.
C. The width of the limited access zone shall be wall height plus 4 ft.
D. If provided along the entire length of the wall, the width of the limited access zone is based on the judgment of the contractor.

A

C. The width of the limited access zone shall be wall height plus 4 ft.

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12
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lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a dead weight (lb) of at least:

A. 5,000
B. 4,500
C. 4,000
D. 3,200

A

A. 5,000

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13
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the limiting exposure (dB) to impulse or impact peak noise level is most nearly:

A. 80
B. 100
C. 120
D. 140

A

D. 140

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A job requires specially engineered fill to be hauled from storage to the job site and then placed and compacted.

A. 15
B. 27
C. 23
D. 22

A

D. 22

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15
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The following table shows areas of cut and fill sections at locations 50 ft apart. Assume shrinkage = 12% and bulking = 25%. Cumulative earthwork (yd3) between stations 0 + 0.00 and 3 +0.00 is most nearly:

A. 1,340
B. 1,850
C. 2,200
D. 2,500

A

A. 1,340

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A contractor has the following options for a project lasting 18 months: … The benefit-cost ratio of option B (purchasing) is most nearly:

A. 0.95
B. 1.25
C. 1.55
D. 1.95

A

C. 1.55

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An excavation plan is outlined in the following figure. Each grid square is 50 ft. × 50 ft. The numbers are depth of cut (ft.) at indicated locations. The total volume of cut (yd3) is most nearly:

A. 4,500
B. 5,000
C. 5,500
D. 6,000

A

A. 4,500

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18
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An existing landfill, in the shape of a truncated pyramid, is rectangular at the base with plan dimensions 4,000 ft. × 2,500 ft.

A. 525,000
B. 650,500
C. 712,200
D. 821,435

A

A. 525,000

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19
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The following table shows ordinates of a mass haul diagram for a highway construction project. The free haul distance is 300 ft. Overhaul cost is
$3.70/station-yd.

The total cost of overhaul is most nearly:
A. $35,000
B. $40,000
C. $45,000
D. $50,000

A

B. $40,000

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20
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… Labor cost for premium time is 50% for hours during the week, and 80% for weekend work. What is most nearly the overall labor premium rate for the project?

A. 1.25
B. 1.28
C. 1.31
D. 1.34

A

A. 1.25

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21
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A roller is used to compact soil to a specific density. The roller can achieve this target density for a 6-in. layer of material in four passes.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

B. 2

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22
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A 14-ft-high wall is placed at a rate of 4 ft./hr. Concrete is lightweight (135 pcf) made with Type I cement and a retarding admixture.

A. 870
B. 750
C. 900
D. 725

A

A. 870

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23
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… . The maturity curve (Nurse-Saul) for the concrete is shown in the figure below.

A. 24
B. 36
C. 48
D. 60

A

C. 48

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24
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An activity on an arrow network for a project is shown below. Numbers adjacent to arrows are activity durations (weeks). The total float (weeks) for activity G is:

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

A

B. 1

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25
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As part of the PERT analysis of a project,
durations are estimated for activities A through G and summarized in the table below. The critical path for the project is ACEF … The probability (%) that the project will be completed in less than 25 weeks is most nearly:

A. 12
B. 18
C. 20
D. 22

A

D. 22

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26
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A new earth haul project requires moving 323,000 ft3 (bank measure) of excavated material to a location 12 mi away. A bidding contractor had completed a similar project (size and scope) 2½ years ago. The proposed price for the job on record was $525.00 per dump-truck load. Annual construction inflation factor is 3.2%. The
contractor uses a fleet of dump trucks with 26-yd3 capacity (heaped). The excavated material has a swell factor of 25%. The contractor’s bid ($) should
be most nearly:

A. 262,000
B. 302,000
C. 326,000
D. 353,000

A

C. 326,000

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27
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A building construction site is represented by the following rectangle ABCD. The original elevation of the water table at the site is 325.8 ft (above sea level). The dashed line shows the limits of proposed construction. (HOLLOW RECTANGLE)

A. 1,000
B. 1,500
C. 2,000
D. 3,000

A

D. 3,000

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28
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A contract has 90 days remaining until
completion. Early completion will be paid $18,000 bonus per day that the duration is shortened.

A. 1 additional crew unit
B. 2 additional crew units
C. 3 additional crew units
D. None of the crashing schemes are profitable

A

A. 1 additional crew unit

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29
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The activity on a node diagram for a project is shown below. All durations are in weeks. All relationships are finish to start unless noted otherwise. The free float (weeks) of activity A is:

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

A

A. 0

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30
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All costs for a construction project are
classified as either direct costs (material, labor, etc.) or indirect costs (leasing and rental costs,
utilities, etc.). The estimated variation of these cost categories vs. project duration (weeks) is shown. The optimum project duration (weeks) is
most nearly:

A. 10
B. 13
C. 16
D. 19

A

C. 16

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31
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A 5-story structure steel frame is to be
constructed. Story height is 12 ft. The maximum tolerance for out-of-plumbness of the columns (in.)
at the fourth floor is most nearly:

A. 0.25
B. 0.65
C. 0.95
D. 1.15

A

D. 1.15

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32
Q

A parabolic vertical curve … the elevation of the PVT is most nearly:

A. 307.21
B. 309.45
C. 311.12
D. 313.02

A

A. 307.21

33
Q

A pavement-based dual loop … the mean headway (sec) is most nearly:

A. 1.9
B. 2.1
C. 2.3
D. 2.5

A

D. 2.5

34
Q

For a municipality … For a ramp with design speed = 40mph and 4% superelevation, the minimum curve radius is most nearly:

A. 1000
B. 880
C. 1050
D. 1200

A

A. 1000

35
Q

A horizontal circular curve (coordinates) … The coordinates of PI the
are:

A. 3877.23N, 1290.12W
B. 3897.84N, 1310.71W
C. 4370.05N, 838.52W
D. 4349.44N, 817.91W

A

A. 3877.23N, 1290.12W

36
Q

A concrete mix contains cement. moist sand, and moist coarse aggregate … The water content (gal/sack) of the concrete is most nearly:

A. 6.1
B. 7.1
C. 7.9
D. 8.5

A

C. 7.9

37
Q

The centerline of the local horizontal alignment of a two-lane highway … Trees are located adjacent to the highway, the safe design speed (mph) based on adequate sight distance is most nearly:

A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60

A

A. 45

38
Q

Construction of a 50-ft-wide roadway requires fill between … (average area method). The volume of fill (yd3) is most nearly:

A. 2600
B. 3500
C. 7000
D. 14000

A

B. 3500

39
Q

… According to OSHA standards, how many ladders are required to provide egress from the trench?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D.1

A

C. 2

40
Q

A parabolic vertical curve joins a grade of -4% to a grade of +6% … The curve passes under a bridge structure … The required length of the curve (ft) is most nearly:

A. 1665
B. 1865
C. 2065
D. 2265

A

A. 1665

41
Q

A local municipality must make a determination about the feasibility of repairing a bridge … the benefit-cost ratio of making repairs is most nearly:

A. 0.90
B. 0.95
C. 1.05
D. 1.10

A

D. 1.10

42
Q

A roof is 35ft x 25ft in plan … The estimated labor cost for the plastering and painting

A. $1020
B. $1280
C. $1460
D. $1690

A

B. $1280

43
Q

A landfill accepts municipal solid waste form a town A … The reduction in the service life (years) of the landfill due to the addition of the new subdivision is most nearly:

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

A

A. 6

44
Q

A parabolic vertical curve is to connect a tangent of +5% to a gradient of -4% … the station of the PVC is most nearly:

A. 117 + 12.25
B. 119 + 40.28
C. 119 + 24.21
D. 121 + 36.39

A

D. 121 + 36.39

45
Q

Spot speed measurements are taken for vehicles … The 85th percentile speed (mph) is most nearly:

A. 40
B. 45
C. 46
D. 50

A

C. 46

46
Q

… the breaking distance (ft.) for a car on a 2% upgrade traveling at 40 mph is most nearly:

A. 145
B. 167
C. 177
D. 307

A

A. 145

47
Q

A car accelerates uniformly from rest to its peak speed of 70 mph … the average running speed (mph) is most nearly:

A. 48
B. 51
C. 54
D. 57

A

C. 54

48
Q

A horizontal curve is to be constructed for a paved rural road … the minimum length of the curve (ft.) is most nearly:

A. 1900
B. 2200
C. 1200
D. 1500

A

A. 1900

49
Q

The coordinates of the PC and PI for a circular horizontal curve …

A. 256.21N, 121.72W
B. 1157.28S, 881.83W
C. 1149.62N, 619.67E
D. 130.18S, 275.45E

A

D. 130.18S, 275.45E

50
Q

A vertical curve is being designed to connect two grades with G1 = +2.1% and G2 = -1.5% … to satisfy AASHTO safe stopping distance criteria is most nearly:

A. 600
B. 700
C. 800
D. 900

A

B. 700

51
Q

A stadium hosts an event with an audience of 40,000 … the peak flow rate(ped/min/ft.) on the walkway during the first hour is most nearly:

A. 4.8
B. 5.6
C. 6.4
D. 7.2

A

C. 6.4

52
Q

An excavator having a capacity of 3 yd3 operates 8 hr … the daily excavation production (yd3/day) is most nearly:

A. 115
B. 130
C. 145
D. 160

A

A. 115

53
Q

A contractor needs to bring in 4200 yd3 of select soil to replace unsuitable subgrade material for a new highway … The minimum number of 10-ton trucks needed to complete the job within 8 working days is:

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

A

B. 5

54
Q

… Excavation is accomplished by a trackhoe, having a productivity of 9yd3/hr. Assume an 8-hr workday.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

A

D. 7

55
Q

A 12-ft-high x 60-ft-long x 12-in-thick free standing wall is be constructed … The cost of building the wall ($) is most nearly:

A. 7400
B. 8100
C. 8600
D. 9000

A

D. 9000

56
Q

An embankment is to be constructed by placing fill in a 300-ft-long section of a site …

A. 8060
B. 8940
C. 16100
D. 17880

A

A. 8060

57
Q

(Activity of arrow) … For every week of early completion, the bonus is $1000 … If the revised target completion time is 9 weeks …

A. $22000
B. $24000
C. $25000
D. $26000

A

D. $26000

58
Q

A horizontal compound curve connects two tangents … The station of the PCC is most nearly:

A. 145 + 12.54
B. 147 + 05.23
C. 148 + 50.61
D. 151 + 03.32

A

C. 148 + 50.61

59
Q

A parabolic crest curve is followed by a sag curve … The design speed (mph) of the truck based on adequate sight distance under the bridge overpass on a curve 2 is most nearly:

A. 65
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85

A

D. 85

60
Q

A circular horizontal curve connects two tangents with a deflection angle … The minimum length of spiral (ft.) is most nearly:

A. 120
B. 140
C. 160
D. 180

A

C. 160

61
Q

A study area is divided into three socio-economic zones … according to the first iteration of the gravity model, is most nearly:

A. 110
B. 130
C. 150
D. 170

A

A. 110

62
Q

A 4-lane divided highway (2 lanes in each direction) currently has ADT … the design 20-year 18-k ESAL (W18) is most nearly:

A. 9 x 10^6
B. 15 x 10^6
C. 20 x 10^6
D. 23 x 10^6

A

D. 23 x 10^6

63
Q

A 6-lane highway has the ff characteristics: … The LOS for the peak direction of the highway is most nearly:

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. F

A

B. C

64
Q

A transition curve is to be used to implement a change in cross-section from a normally crowned section …

A. 86 + 50
B. 87 + 25
C. 88 + 00
D. 88 + 50

A

A. 86 + 50

65
Q

What is the recommended length of cycle for a 4-phase signal with 3-sec lost time per phase

A. 105 sec
B. 125 sec
C. 140 sec
D. 160 sec

A

B. 125 sec

66
Q

A circular horizontal curve has PC at … The new degree of curve is most nearly:

A. 3.7
B. 3.8
C. 3.9
D. 4.1

A

C. 3.9

67
Q

A traffic network within a city planning zone … the number of links in the network is most nearly:

A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17

A

A. 14

68
Q

A 2-lane rural freeway segment … free of any obstruction

A. 18
B. 26
C. 38
D. 46

A

D. 46

69
Q

A parabolic vertical curve joins a grade of -5% to a grade pf +3% … The vertical clearance under the bridge (ft.) is most nearly:

A. 12.5
B. 13.4
C. 14.2
D. 14.9

A

B. 13.4

70
Q

A 2-lane highway has a circular horizontal alignment with centerline radius of 750 ft … The safe design speed (mph), based on adequate horizontal sightline offset, on the curve is most nearly:

A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50

A

B. 40

71
Q

A 2-lane highway has a posted speed limit of 50 mph … What is the distance upstream of the low speed limit section

A. 125
B. 200
C. 150
D. 175

A

D. 175

72
Q

A horizontal curve has a radius of 1150ft … The length of the chord offset PQ at point P

A. 43
B. 48
C. 52
D. 21

A

B. 48

73
Q

A parking lot is open during hours of 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. … The space-hr, demand and number of parking spaces in the lot are most nearly:

A. 1900 space-hr. and 250 spaces
B. 1690 space-hr. and 240 spaces
C. 1690 space-hr. and 170 spaces
D. 1990 space-hr. and 200 spaces

A

A. 1900 space-hr. and 250 spaces

74
Q

A new highway with a design speed of 50 mph is to be connected to an existing highway by pair of reverse 2deg curves.

A. 1250
B. 480
C. 960
D. 630

A

C. 960

75
Q

A traffic stream has mean headways of 2.4 sec …

A. 1530
B. 1600
C. 1640
D. 1720

A

B. 1600

76
Q

A 36-in.-diameter reinforced concrete pipe under a roadways serves as a culvert …

A. 5.2
B. 2.2
C. 4.8
D. 7.8

A

B. 2.2

77
Q

A 4-leg intersection in an urban location had 15 recorded accidents (all types) …

A. 7.2
B. 72
C. 720
D. 7200

A

C. 720

78
Q

… The cumulative earthwork volume

A. 1400
B. 1800
C. 2200
D. 2600

A

A. 1400

79
Q

In order to meet the current demand … The ration of the cost for a phrased program relative to a single investment program is most nearly:

A. 0.85
B. 0.95
C. 1.04
D. 1.17

A

A. 0.85

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