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Key Facts: AL Sitework Exam

70%

Passing Score

PSI AL GC Bulletin

40 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI AL GC Bulletin

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI AL GC Bulletin

$96

PSI Exam Fee

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Open book

Exam Format

PSI AL GC Bulletin

Alabama AL Sitework trade exam via PSI: 40 questions, 70% pass, 2 hours, fee $96. Open-book specialty classification under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (bulletin 1/23/26).

Sample AL Sitework Practice Questions

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1On a site grading plan, what does a contour line represent?
A.A property boundary line only
B.A line of equal elevation on the ground surface
C.The path of a buried utility
D.The limit of excavation for footings only
Explanation: Contour lines connect points of equal elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steep slopes; widely spaced contours indicate flatter grades. Sitework contractors use existing and proposed contours to plan cut, fill, and drainage.
2What is the primary purpose of a benchmark on a construction site?
A.To mark the centerline of a road
B.To provide a fixed reference point of known elevation for all grade control
C.To indicate where trees must be removed
D.To show the location of temporary fencing
Explanation: A benchmark is a permanent or semi-permanent point of known elevation, often tied to a vertical datum. All site elevations, cut depths, and finish grades are referenced from benchmarks so grades stay consistent across the job.
3A rectangular area measures 120 ft by 80 ft and will be cut an average of 2.5 ft. What is the cut volume in cubic yards (bank measure, no swell)?
A.667 CY
B.889 CY
C.1,000 CY
D.2,400 CY
Explanation: Volume (cf) = 120 × 80 × 2.5 = 24,000 cf. Convert to cubic yards: 24,000 ÷ 27 = 888.9 CY, typically rounded to 889 CY. Always divide cubic feet by 27 to obtain cubic yards.
4Using the average end-area method, cross sections 50 ft apart have cut areas of 40 sf and 60 sf. What is the cut volume between the sections?
A.50 CY
B.93 CY
C.100 CY
D.2,500 CY
Explanation: Average end-area volume V = L × (A1 + A2)/2. Average area = (40 + 60)/2 = 50 sf. Volume = 50 ft × 50 sf = 2,500 cf. 2,500 ÷ 27 ≈ 92.6 CY, about 93 CY.
5On plan-view drawings, what do dashed contour lines most commonly represent?
A.Existing ground contours
B.Proposed (finish) grade contours
C.Property setbacks only
D.Underground storm pipe only
Explanation: Drafting conventions typically show existing contours as dashed or lighter lines and proposed finish contours as solid lines. Always confirm the plan legend, but this convention is standard on site grading sheets.
6A haul estimate uses a bank volume of 800 CY with a swell factor of 25%. How many loose cubic yards must be hauled?
A.600 CY
B.800 CY
C.1,000 CY
D.1,200 CY
Explanation: Loose volume = bank volume × (1 + swell). 800 × 1.25 = 1,000 LCY. Swell accounts for the increase in volume when bank soil is excavated and becomes loose material in the truck.
7What information is typically found in a sitework specification section on earthwork?
A.Only paint colors for the finished building
B.Required compaction percentages, material quality, testing, and placement procedures
C.Only the architect’s interior finish schedule
D.Only electrical panel schedules
Explanation: Earthwork specifications define acceptable fill materials, lift thickness, compaction criteria (for example 95% modified Proctor), testing frequency, and placement methods. Estimators and field crews rely on these requirements for pricing and quality control.
8If a plan scale is 1 in = 40 ft, a measured plan distance of 3.5 inches represents what ground distance?
A.35 ft
B.70 ft
C.140 ft
D.350 ft
Explanation: Ground distance = plan inches × scale factor. 3.5 × 40 = 140 ft. Always confirm the scale bar and note on the sheet before measuring.
9A fill area needs 500 compacted cubic yards. The soil shrinks 12% from bank to compacted condition. Approximately how many bank cubic yards must be excavated?
A.440 BCY
B.500 BCY
C.568 BCY
D.620 BCY
Explanation: Compacted volume = bank volume × (1 − shrinkage). Rearranged: bank volume = compacted ÷ (1 − 0.12) = 500 ÷ 0.88 ≈ 568 BCY. Shrinkage means more bank material is needed to produce a given compacted volume.
10What is a station notation such as 12+50 commonly used for on site and roadway plans?
A.A soil boring number only
B.A distance of 1,250 ft along a baseline or centerline
C.A finished floor elevation of 12.50 ft
D.A pipe diameter of 12.50 in
Explanation: Stations measure distance along a centerline or baseline. Station 12+50 means 12 × 100 + 50 = 1,250 ft from the starting point (0+00). Sitework plans use stations for profile grades, pipe runs, and cut/fill sections.

About the AL Sitework Exam

The Alabama Sitework Contractor Examination is a classification trade examination administered by PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The official open-book exam has 40 questions, a 70% (28 of 40 correct) passing standard, and 120 minutes allowed. PSI examination fee is $96 per attempt (bulletin updated 1/23/26). This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid for the trade knowledge on the official content outline; it is not an official PSI form, does not replace the required Business & Law exam for primes, and is not a substitute for board-approved experience or the official open-book examination.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$96 (PSI Services LLC (for Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors))

AL Sitework Exam Content Outline

30%

Earthwork and Grading

Mass grading and fine grading

20%

Drainage and Utilities

Site drainage and utilities

20%

Compaction and Materials

Soil compaction and materials

15%

Safety and One Call

OSHA and Alabama 1Call

15%

Plans and Estimating

Site plans and estimating

How to Pass the AL Sitework Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $96

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL Sitework Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study only the approved references listed for your classification in the current PSI Alabama General Contractors bulletin
2Practice open-book navigation with permanent tabs and indexes before test day
3Drill OSHA 29 CFR 1926 topics that appear across nearly every trade outline
4Work quantity takeoff and plan-reading problems under timed conditions
5Confirm Board eligibility and classification scope on genconbd.alabama.gov before scheduling with PSI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the AL Sitework exam?

The official PSI trade examination has 40 scored questions (plus possible experimental items). Passing is 70% (28 of 40 correct) within 120 minutes.

How much does the AL Sitework exam cost?

PSI lists $96 per examination registration for this Alabama general contractor classification exam (Candidate Information Bulletin updated 1/23/26). License application fees to the Board are separate.

Is the Alabama specialty contractor exam open book?

Yes. PSI administers these classification exams as open book. Only the bulletin-listed approved references are allowed; temporary tabs like Post-it notes are prohibited.

Do I still need the Business and Law exam?

Prime contractor applicants must also pass the Alabama Business & Law examination (50 questions, 70%, 120 minutes). Reciprocity may waive a trade exam in some cases but does not waive Business & Law.