Level 6 Locating Information Sample Item
You are a road contractor and you have analyzed a soil that you want to use for road fill. Your analysis shows that the soil contains 15% sand, 65% silt, and 20% clay. You need to know what the shrink-swell potential is for the soil because it will affect the durability of the road. Based on the diagram and table shown, what is the shrink-swell potential at a 30-inch depth for this soil?
- Low
- Low to moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate to high
- High
CorrectWhy this is a Level 6 item:
- The problem is based on very complicated, detailed graphics in a challenging format.
- Examinees must notice the connections between graphics.
- Examinees must apply the information to a specific situation.
- Examinees must use the information to draw conclusions.