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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The cracks in the rigid pavement that open and close due to the effect of temperature changes or traffic loading are called ______ |
| A. | Working cracks |
| B. | Twinkling cracks |
| C. | Breathing cracks |
| D. | Portal cracks |
| Answer» B. Twinkling cracks | |
| 2. |
______ evaluation is used to obtain the percentage of spalled transverse cracks. |
| A. | Spalled cracks |
| B. | Average crack spacing |
| C. | Shattered slabs |
| D. | Slabs with longitudinal cracks |
| Answer» C. Shattered slabs | |
| 3. |
It is necessary to patch the defective part of the pavement before rehabilitation. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 4. |
Transverse cracks that get bigger, wider enough to act as a false joint are called ______ |
| A. | Pseudo joints |
| B. | Apparent joints |
| C. | Pseudo cracks |
| D. | Apparent cracks |
| Answer» C. Pseudo cracks | |
| 5. |
What is the minimum corrective action to be taken on finding spalling in rigid pavement during the visual inspection? |
| A. | Overlay |
| B. | Patching slab |
| C. | Slab jacking |
| D. | Cleaning and sealing joint |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
After the visual examination of the alligator cracks, the remedy would be to ______ |
| A. | Provide overlay |
| B. | Patching |
| C. | Removal of surface |
| D. | Sealing |
| Answer» D. Sealing | |
| 7. |
In what terms is the severity of rutting in flexible pavement expressed? |
| A. | Percentage area |
| B. | Depth |
| C. | Width |
| D. | Length |
| Answer» C. Width | |
| 8. |
______ is sought to when the non-destructive testing alone doesn t yield the required results. |
| A. | Field inspection |
| B. | Destructive testing |
| C. | Performance models |
| D. | Engineer s analysis |
| Answer» C. Performance models | |
| 9. |
Depending on the type of distress, their occurrences can be noted down. Which of the below is not a term used to record the occurrence? |
| A. | Area in square feet |
| B. | Number per station |
| C. | Linear feet per 100-feet station |
| D. | Number per section |
| Answer» B. Number per station | |
| 10. |
To have consistent and reliable visual survey results, it is necessary to ______ the ______ in the identification of distresses. |
| A. | Increase, variability |
| B. | Increase, evaluators |
| C. | Decrease, variability |
| D. | Decrease, evaluators |
| Answer» D. Decrease, evaluators | |
| 11. |
Which of the below is not a means of evaluating an existing pavement? |
| A. | Visual survey |
| B. | Experience |
| C. | Destructive testing |
| D. | Performance model |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The evaluation of pavement deals with identifying the cause and doing necessary rehabilitation works. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 13. |
Which of the below pairs of the evaluation sector and area covered under it are not matched correctly? |
| A. | Structural layer thickness |
| B. | Functional splash and spray |
| C. | Structural cross-slope |
| D. | Functional surface texture |
| Answer» D. Functional surface texture | |
| 14. |
What are the main sectors requiring evaluation? |
| A. | Structural and non-structural |
| B. | Functional and non-functional |
| C. | Structural and functional |
| D. | Structural and mechanical |
| Answer» D. Structural and mechanical | |
| 15. |
Pavement performance is a function of its relative ability to ______ over a period of time. |
| A. | Withstand load |
| B. | Maintain features |
| C. | Serve traffic |
| D. | Avoid cracking |
| Answer» D. Avoid cracking | |