Quiz on Road Construction Machinery

What is the primary function of a scraper?

• To flatten the earth

• To scrape the top layer off the ground

• To dump stones

• To smooth the road surface

What feature protects the front of the scraper?

• Steel ribs

• Elevator blades

• Metal wheels

• Cutting edge

How many metal blades does the scraper have?

• 23

• 15

• 30

• 10

What is the purpose of the compactor?

• To smooth the surface

• To flatten the earth

• To dump stones

• To scrape the ground

What is the function of the grader?

• To carry earth away

• To smooth a flat layer of stones

• To scrape bumps off the ground

• To compact the earth

What does the dump truck do?

• It scrapes the ground

• It flattens the earth

• It smooths the road surface

• It dumps small stones

What is unique about an articulated dump truck?

• It can bend in the middle

• It has a metal blade

• It weighs as much as five elephants

• It has 23 metal blades

How long does it take for the dump truck to dump its load of stones?

• 10 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 15 seconds

What is the cutting edge of the scraper used for?

• To compact the earth

• To protect the scraper

• To drag along the ground and smooth it

• To carry earth

What are the little metal feet on the wheels of the compactor sometimes called?

• Elephant feet

• Sheep's feet

• Ground feet

• Metal toes