Quality Assurance Program - Oregon Department Of Transportation Page 15
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28Challenge Process
A person may challenge the exam process if they feel that they have the knowledge and skills to be
able to pass without attending formal training. If the person does not currently possess a certification
for that specific discipline and fails any of the following mentioned examination events, then that
person must attend the formal training for that certification. If the person currently possess a
certification for that specific discipline and fails any of the following mentioned examination events,
then that person may challenge the failed examination event for that certification a second time. If the
person fails the challenged event a second time, then the person must attend formal training for that
specific discipline.
WAQTC Written Examination
a. Closed Book
b. Consists of multiple modules, depending on the needed certification
c. Each module consists of 5 questions with multiple choice, true or false, and required
calculations.
d. Written exam time lines vary depending on the needed certification. 1 to 1 ½ hours is
given to complete the exam.
ODOT Written Examination:
a. Open Book
b. Consists of multiple choices, true or false, and essay questions related to test procedures
as well as specifications and completion of various ODOT forms.
c. Written exam time lines vary depending on the needed certification. 3 to 3 ½ hours is
given to complete the exam.
d. For CMDT certification, there are two written exams covering Dense and Open graded
HMAC, EAC and Aggregate Treatment applications. 4 hours is allowed for the Dense
HMAC exam and 2 hours for the Open HMAC, EAC and Aggregate Treatment exam.
ODOT /WAQTC Combined Performance Examination
a. Each participant will demonstrate proficiency in the designated test methods with
prepared samples and will demonstrate the ability to apply specifications and ODOT
specific requirements to the needed test and identify the quality of the material being
tested.
b. The exam is open book but the technician may not use the performance exam checklist.
c. The performance examination for ODOT is performed in conjunction with the WAQTC
performance exam. 4 ½ hours is given to complete the performance exam process with 4
hours actual lab time and ½ hour given to complete calculations. The performance exam
answers are graded based on completion of the required tests, accuracy of computations,
application of the correct specifications, and the results of computations meeting the
parameters set forth in the Independent Assurance Parameters section of the Quality
Assurance Program.
d. During the performance exam the examinee may be asked to explain various steps of a
procedure to reduce the full test time.
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