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Key Facts: Cert III Concreting Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

CPC30320

National Qualification Code

training.gov.au

Competency-based

Assessment Type

ASQA

28 days

Strength Reference Age

AS 1012.9 / AS 1379

7 days

Typical Minimum Curing

Concrete practice

N20-N50

Normal-Class Grades

AS 1379

Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320) is the nationally recognised Australian trade qualification for concreters, issued by Registered Training Organisations under the ASQA-regulated training package. It is competency-based, normally completed as a 1-2 year apprenticeship, and assessed unit by unit through practical tasks and knowledge checks rather than one written exam. The trade theory spans concrete materials and mix design, slump and the water-cement ratio (AS 1379), reinforcement and cover (AS 3600 and AS/NZS 4671), formwork (AS 3610), placing, compacting and finishing, curing, control/expansion/construction joints, and slump and cylinder testing (AS 1012). This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

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1Under AS 1379, what does the 'N' prefix in a normal-class concrete grade such as N20 or N32 indicate?
A.The maximum nominal aggregate size in millimetres
B.Normal-class concrete specified by characteristic compressive strength
C.The number of days before the concrete reaches full strength
D.The slump value the concrete must achieve at the point of acceptance
Explanation: In AS 1379, normal-class concrete is designated with an 'N' followed by the characteristic 28-day compressive strength in MPa (for example N20 = 20 MPa, N32 = 32 MPa). The standard normal-class strength grades are N20, N25, N32, N40 and N50.
2Which Australian Standard governs the supply of premixed concrete, including normal-class and special-class concrete?
A.AS 3600
B.AS 1379
C.AS 1012
D.AS 3610
Explanation: AS 1379 'Specification and supply of concrete' covers the ordering, production and supply of premixed concrete, defining normal-class and special-class concrete, slump and strength tolerances. AS 3600 is the structural design code, AS 1012 covers test methods, and AS 3610 covers formwork.
3What is the standard internal height of the slump cone used in the concrete slump test?
A.200 mm
B.250 mm
C.300 mm
D.450 mm
Explanation: The standard slump cone (Abrams cone) is 300 mm high, with a 100 mm internal top diameter and a 200 mm internal base diameter. The slump is the vertical drop of the concrete measured from the 300 mm cone height after the mould is lifted.
4When performing a slump test to AS 1012.3.1, how is the concrete compacted in the cone?
A.In one layer rodded 50 times
B.In two layers each rodded 20 times
C.In three layers each rodded 25 times with the tamping rod
D.In four equal layers each tamped 16 times
Explanation: The slump cone is filled in three approximately equal layers, each rodded 25 times uniformly across the cross-section with the 16 mm diameter steel tamping rod, the rod just penetrating into the layer below. The cone is then lifted vertically and the slump measured.
5A higher slump value generally indicates concrete that is:
A.Drier and stiffer with low workability
B.More workable and wetter with higher water content
C.Stronger in compression once cured
D.Lower in cement content
Explanation: Slump measures the consistency or workability of fresh concrete. A higher slump means a wetter, more workable mix that flows and is placed more easily; a low slump indicates a stiff, dry mix. Adding water to raise slump increases workability but reduces strength and durability.
6Adding extra water to a delivered concrete mix on site to make it easier to place will primarily:
A.Increase the compressive strength
B.Reduce strength and durability and increase shrinkage
C.Improve abrasion resistance
D.Have no effect provided it is cured
Explanation: Adding water raises the water-cement ratio, which reduces compressive strength and durability and increases drying shrinkage and the risk of cracking. Retempering with water on site is not permitted under AS 1379 without re-specification, because it changes the mix the producer certified.
7What is the maximum nominal aggregate size most commonly specified for a typical residential 100 mm thick concrete slab or path?
A.7 mm
B.20 mm
C.40 mm
D.63 mm
Explanation: 20 mm is the most common maximum nominal aggregate size for general residential slabs, paths and driveways, balancing workability with strength and economy. Smaller 10 mm aggregate is used for thin or heavily reinforced sections, while 40 mm is reserved for large mass-concrete pours.
8Which constituent of concrete chemically reacts with water to bind the mix together through hydration?
A.Coarse aggregate
B.Fine sand
C.Portland cement
D.Air-entraining admixture
Explanation: Portland cement reacts with water in a process called hydration, forming calcium silicate hydrate that binds the aggregates into a solid mass and develops strength over time. Aggregates are inert fillers, and admixtures only modify the properties of the paste.
9What is the main purpose of adding a water-reducing (plasticiser) admixture to a concrete mix?
A.To increase the slump without adding extra water, maintaining strength
B.To slow the setting time in hot weather only
C.To make the concrete cure without water
D.To replace the need for reinforcement
Explanation: A water-reducing admixture (plasticiser or superplasticiser) increases workability and slump while keeping the water-cement ratio low, so strength and durability are preserved. This lets concrete be placed and compacted more easily without the strength penalty of adding water.
10In hot weather, which admixture would most likely be added to delay the setting of concrete and allow more time for placing and finishing?
A.Accelerator
B.Retarder
C.Air-entraining agent
D.Waterproofing admixture
Explanation: A retarder slows the rate of hydration and setting, extending the working time for placing, compacting and finishing in hot conditions or for large pours. An accelerator does the opposite, speeding up set in cold weather.

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