Question 1
When converting an excavated volume from cubic feet to cubic yards, what divisor must be used?
Correct Answer:
27
Question 2
On a civil plan, station 8+50 is how many feet from station 0+00?
Correct Answer:
850 feet
Question 3
On grade stakes used for earthmoving, what does a cut (C) mark indicate relative to the reference elevation?
Correct Answer:
The finished grade is lower than the existing ground, so material must be excavated
Question 4
A rectangular excavation is 60 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 4 feet 6 inches deep. What is the bank volume in cubic yards?
Correct Answer:
200 cubic yards
Question 5
A contractor must excavate 800 bank cubic yards (BCY) of soil that swells 25 percent when loaded. How many loose cubic yards (LCY) will the trucks haul?
Correct Answer:
1,000 LCY
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NM CID GS-8 Practice Questions - New Mexico CID GS-8 Earthmoving, Excavation and Ditching Examination Exam

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