Question 1
When an ACI 117 tolerance is exceeded, what should occur if no alternate contract criterion exists?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A - Evaluate according to contract requirements
10 exam-style questions with answers and explanations, straight from our 1,030-question bank. Tap an answer to check yourself. When you're ready, take the scored version in the free practice test.
These 10 free CCSI questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Concrete Construction Special Inspector blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
When an ACI 117 tolerance is exceeded, what should occur if no alternate contract criterion exists?
Correct answer: A - Evaluate according to contract requirements
Which record is important when verifying post-tensioning stressing operations?
Correct answer: A - Jack calibration and stressing records
When aggregate moisture changes, which batch component is commonly adjusted?
Correct answer: A - Batch water
A hot-weather placement has an evaporation rate above the ACI 305R recommended threshold. What is the primary concern?
Correct answer: A - Rapid moisture loss and plastic shrinkage cracking
During cold weather placement, concrete is protected until it reaches approximately 500 psi penetration resistance. What is the purpose of this threshold?
Correct answer: A - Initial resistance to freezing
What is the goal of proper concrete consolidation?
Correct answer: A - Remove entrapped air without damaging the mixture
Reinforcement has the correct size and grade but spacing differs from approved drawings. What should the inspector do?
Correct answer: C - Document and report the discrepancy
A strength test review shows acceptable averages but large variation between results. Which concept should be evaluated?
Correct answer: A - Standard deviation
A yield calculation shows produced concrete volume differs from the designed batch volume. What does this indicate?
Correct answer: A - A difference between measured and designed volume
Where should an inspector look for specified concrete strength, slump, admixtures, and exposure requirements?
Correct answer: A - Concrete notes and specifications
The CCSI exam also covers these domains. Drill them in the full free practice test:
The full bank has 1,020 more CCSI questions with explanations.
Continue in the free practice test →
View plans