AL Drainage Irrigation Practice Questions - Alabama Drainage, Irrigation and Flood Control Contractor Examination Exam - AL Drainage Irrigation Practice Questions - Alabama Drainage, Irrigation and Flood Control Contractor Examination Exam

Question 1

In grading for surface drainage, what is the primary purpose of establishing a positive grade away from structures?

To increase soil compaction density near foundations To direct stormwater runoff away from buildings and prevent ponding To reduce the need for underground utilities To maximize infiltration under the building footprint

Correct Answer:

To direct stormwater runoff away from buildings and prevent ponding

Question 2

What does a 1% grade mean on a drainage channel invert?

A 1-foot vertical rise or fall for every 1 foot of horizontal distance A 1-foot vertical rise or fall for every 100 feet of horizontal distance A 1-inch vertical rise or fall for every 1 foot of horizontal distance A 10-foot vertical rise or fall for every 100 feet of horizontal distance

Correct Answer:

A 1-foot vertical rise or fall for every 100 feet of horizontal distance

Question 3

During earthwork, when is a proof roll typically performed?

Only after final landscaping is complete On subgrade or base to detect soft, yielding, or unstable areas before placing pavement or structures Only when the engineer requests a concrete cylinder test After asphalt has fully cooled

Correct Answer:

On subgrade or base to detect soft, yielding, or unstable areas before placing pavement or structures

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a silt fence on a drainage or flood-control construction site?

To permanently replace a storm sewer system To intercept and filter sediment-laden sheet flow and keep sediment on site To provide structural support for trench walls To mark the permanent right-of-way boundary only

Correct Answer:

To intercept and filter sediment-laden sheet flow and keep sediment on site

Question 5

Using the Rational Method, peak runoff Q is calculated as Q = CiA. What does the variable i represent?

Infiltration rate of the soil in inches per hour Rainfall intensity for the design storm in inches per hour Invert elevation of the outfall structure Irrigation application rate in gallons per minute

Correct Answer:

Rainfall intensity for the design storm in inches per hour

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