NICET - Highway Construction Inspection Practice Exam

Which sheet would not show profile information?

1. Cross-section sheets

2. Typical section sheets

3. Profile sheets

4. Key sheets

The correct answer is: Cross-section sheets

The selected answer refers to cross-section sheets, which are primarily designed to display the shape and dimensions of the roadway at various cuts or sections along the project path. These sheets provide a view of the roadway, its features, and any adjacent elements like ditches or embankments at specific intervals but do not provide longitudinal information about the slope or elevation changes along the alignment. In contrast, profile sheets specifically illustrate the vertical alignment of the road, showing elevations along a route, while typical section sheets depict standard cross-sectional views of roadways or structures, which may include information about the typical elevations relative to specific features. Key sheets can provide an overview or summary of project information, potentially including profiles as part of a broader schematic. Thus, among these options, cross-section sheets are indeed the sheets that would not exhibit profile information.