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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 | |