MS Excavation Practice Questions - Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Examination Exam - MS Excavation Practice Questions - Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Examination Exam

Question 1

Before beginning a planned excavation in Mississippi, whom must the excavator notify so operators can mark underground facilities?

The county planning office only Mississippi 811, Inc. (MS811) The Mississippi Department of Transportation locate desk The local fire department non-emergency line

Correct Answer:

Mississippi 811, Inc. (MS811)

Question 2

How can an excavator in Mississippi submit a locate request to the one-call center?

Only by certified mail to the Public Service Commission Only in person at a county courthouse By dialing 811 or 1-800-227-6477, or through the MS811 web portal By calling 911 and asking dispatch to notify utilities

Correct Answer:

By dialing 811 or 1-800-227-6477, or through the MS811 web portal

Question 3

Except for emergency, impending-emergency, and submerged excavation, how far in advance must a Mississippi excavator notify MS811 of a planned excavation?

Not less than 3 and not more than 10 working days Not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours Not less than 14 and not more than 30 calendar days Any time on the same calendar day work begins

Correct Answer:

Not less than 3 and not more than 10 working days

Question 4

After you submit a locate request, what is MS811's role?

MS811 field crews mark every underground utility on the site MS811 issues a digging permit that replaces operator marks MS811 transmits the ticket to member operators, who mark or clear their facilities MS811 surveys the excavation area with ground-penetrating radar

Correct Answer:

MS811 transmits the ticket to member operators, who mark or clear their facilities

Question 5

What does MS811 charge an excavator to submit a locate request?

A per-ticket fee based on excavation length Nothing; the locate request service is free to the excavator A deposit that is refunded after marks are placed The same fee as the PSI contractor examination

Correct Answer:

Nothing; the locate request service is free to the excavator

Exam overview

About this Exam

Prepare with the MS Excavation Practice Questions - Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Examination Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering excavation, mississippi, ms811, locate, and marks. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

More details

Additional Information

MS Excavation Practice Questions - Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Examination Exam

This practice set contains 100 questions from the matching question bank and focuses on excavation, mississippi, ms811, locate, and marks. Work through each question carefully, review the provided solutions, and revisit topics that need more study before your next attempt.

This is an independent study resource intended for practice and review; it is not an official examination or an endorsement by any organization named in the title.

Quiz information

Frequently Asked Questions

The complete question count is available after full access is unlocked.

No fixed duration is currently configured for this quiz.

Question explanations are included where they are available in the quiz content, helping you review the reasoning after answering.

Yes. You can retake the practice test again as you continue studying during your available access period.

After your access is confirmed, you can continue into the complete practice exam from this quiz flow.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this page provides independent practice material for study and exam preparation and is not the official examination itself.

Correct Answer:

Correct Answer:

Correct Answer:

Correct Answer:

Correct Answer:

About this Exam

Additional Information

MS Excavation Practice Questions - Mississippi Excavation and Grading Contractor Examination Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Questions

Ultimate Architect Registration Examination ARE Practice Exam

Arizona Low Voltage Contractor Practice Exam

Arizona Low Voltage Contractor Exam

Arizona CR-39 HVAC Contractor Practice Exam

A-5 Excavating and Grading Practice Exam

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) Practice Exam