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Course Introduction
Building Construction is an essential course that introduces students to the fundamental principles, materials, and methods used in the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The course covers site preparation, foundation systems, structural frameworks, building materials, and construction techniques, as well as the integration of architectural and engineering concepts. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting construction drawings, understanding building codes, ensuring safety standards, and exploring sustainable construction practices. Through lectures, hands-on activities, and project work, students gain practical skills and knowledge crucial for successfully managing and executing building projects in the construction industry.
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Chapter 1: Safety on the Job
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Q1) A hard hat has two parts: the _____ and the _____ .
A) metal; foam
B) visor; casing
C) skin; padding
D) shell; suspension materials
Answer: D
Q2) Because the spray can obstruct vision, goggles are not recommended when using a wet saw.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Lightweight plastic hats, commonly called _____, afford little protection and do not conform to regulations.
A) hard hats
B) bump hats
C) plastic caps
D) hard shells
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Basic Tools of the Trade
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Q1) Hammers used to cut concrete block have narrower blades than those used in bricklaying.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The plugging chisel has a tapered blade for cutting or cleaning mortar joints or for removing a brick or block from a wall.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The modular rule and the spacing rule are two entirely different types of scale rules.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Carbon steel trowels are preferred to stainless steel ones.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Learning to Use the Basic Tools
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Q1) When a mason causes guide the line to swing or bouce, it is called _____ the line.
A) bowing
B) loosening
C) curling
D) crowding
Answer: D
Q2) A course of brick must be leveled and plumbed if a wall is to be constructed properly.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) In the _____ method of picking up mortar, the amount of mortar to be picked up with the trowel is separated from the main pile on the mortar board.
A) cupping
B) clock
C) board
D) quick
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Related Equipment
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Q1) A _____ will not weaken or fracture the material and will provide a straight cut.
A) masonry saw
B) circular saw
C) jigsaw
D) table saw
Q2) Corner poles used as a guide in place of the mason building it the old traditional way improve the quality of the mason's work.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ mortar boxes are considerably lighter in weight than traditional mortar boxes.
A) Polyethylene plastic
B) Wooden
C) Carbon steel
D) Stainless steel
Q4) Brick tongs have been redesigned to correct the previous problem of pinch points in the handles.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Development of Clay and Shale Brick
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Q1) _____ brick is intended to support pedestrian or light vehicular traffic.
A) Thin
B) Building
C) Facing
D) Paving
Q2) The Chaptered States Federal Trade Commission has ruled that no product made from materials other than clay or shale can be called brick with unless the name includes the material from which the Chapter is manufactured.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The recessed panel at the bottom of brick manufactured today is called a _____ .
A) frog
B) core
C) patent
D) center
Q4) All clay and shale react in the same manner to processing methods used in brick making.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Manufacture of Brick
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Q1) When making brick, blending is necessary to yield the appropriate composition.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The process of removing the brick from the kiln is called _____ .
A) banding
B) piling
C) flashing
D) drawing
Q3) A _____ is a machine used to mix water and raw materials.
A) mixing tub
B) concrete mixer
C) pug mill
D) wet-press
Q4) The manufacturing of brick cannot be fit into the modern "going green" concept.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Basically, brick are made by mixing a specified amount of water with finely ground clay or shale or a combination of both.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Development of Concrete Block
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Q1) Joseph Gibbs's cast his block in a mold, but the mold had dividers, so the finished block _____ .
A) split easily
B) contained large frogs
C) were not as durable
D) had hollow cells
Q2) By 1924, the automatic-tamping machine could produce _____ block a day.
A) 3000
B) 1000
C) 750
D) 250
Q3) Block names can be determined by the design itself or can be a description of the block's function in construction.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Concrete block is a very durable building material.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry
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Q1) Compressive strength and size variation tests are performed ______ .
A) on one batch of block per day
B) and recorded for 14-day tests
C) as soon as the block are removed from the kilns
D) only at the customer's or contractor's request
Q2) Concrete block have become very popular with landscaping masonry contractors and home owners for many uses.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Lighter weight concrete masonry Chapters are not required to meet the same ASTM requirements as heavy-weight block.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The molding machine operates at _____ cycles per minute.
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
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Chapter 9: Mixing Mortar
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Q1) When mixing mortar with a power-driven mixer, add a small amount of water to prevent the materials from building up and sticking to the sides of the drum.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Prebagged masonry cement mortars require _____ to be added to the mix.
A) sand and hydrated lime
B) water, sand, and hydrated lime
C) only sand and water
D) only water
Q3) When an excessive amount of water is added to the mortar mixture, the mixture must be thrown out.
A)True
B)False
Q4) As a rule, a _____ is used for proportioning the sand for mortar mixtures.
A) regular dirt shovel
B) square shovel
C) masonry trowel
D) 5-gallon barrel
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Chapter 10: Laying the Brick to the Line
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Q1) Checking to be sure the brick are laid to the proper height using a rule or a gauge rod is a process known as _____ the brick.
A) stacking
B) spotting
C) ruling
D) gauging
Q2) Laying brick so that they touch the line is known as _____ .
A) laying brick correctly
B) edging the line
C) correcting the course
D) crowding the line
Q3) The last brick to be laid in a wall is the _____ brick, usually located near the center of the wall.
A) center
B) closure
C) joining
D) head
Q4) Line block have a slot cut in the center to allow the line to pass through.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Building the Brick Corner
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Q1) _____ provides an extra measure of protection that helps to eliminate the possibility of moisture penetrating through the brick work.
A) Racking
B) Returing
C) Stretching
D) Parging
Q2) The sum of the whole bricks used on the first corner layout course _____ the number of courses high of the completed corner.
A) equals
B) is half
C) is two times
D) has no correlation with
Q3) The terms inside corner and outside corner are referring to _____ .
A) the exact same thing
B) completely different methods for constructing corners
C) the two most common methods for building corners
D) the side of the corners that are plumbed
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Chapter 12: The Development of Mortar
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Q1) Mortar performance is greatly influenced by the choice and amount of cement materials in the mix.
A)True B)False
Q2) Although not as strong as previous cements, portland cement is less expensive and therefore more widely used.
A)True B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements is true regarding water used in mortar?
A) It should be high in alkalis but low in salts.
B) It should be high in both salts and acids.
C) Purifying chemicals in city water supplies have an adverse effect on mortar.
D) Water fit to drink is acceptable for use in mortar.
Q4) Clay was the first material to be used for mortar.
A)True B)False
Q5) Good quality sand is available in only one type: manufactured. A)True B)False
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Chapter 13: Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics
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Q1) Stronger is not necessarily better when specifying mortar types.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A(n) ______ kit contains a variety of small samples of cured mortar that are identified by their specification numbers.
A) mortar strip
B) repointing
C) aggregate sample
D) pigment
Q3) Even the most inexperienced mason can remove and replace damaged mortar.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Retempering mortar is acceptable under the following condition:
A) It used within 3 hours of the remixing.
B) It is used within 2½ hours of the initial mixing.
C) The amount of water added is more than the amount lost to evaporation.
D) The amount of water added is less than the amount lost to evaporation.
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Chapter 14: Introduction to Bonding
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Q1) The _____ brick position is laid with the widest side of the brick in a horizontal position exposed on the front of the finished wall.
A) shiner
B) soldier
C) rowlock
D) sailor
Q2) A _____ allows the moisture to drip from the center of the tie into the cavity rather than across the cavity to the other wall.
A) stretcher bond
B) lapping pattern
C) metal tie
D) dip crimp
Q3) The term bond has several different meanings to the masonry student or apprentice.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Mortar is the first material you use when laying any masonry Chapter.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds
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Q1) Dummy headers are also known as _____ headers.
A) Dutch
B) English
C) diamond
D) snap
Q2) The _____ is constructed with either the half lap (half bond) or one-third lap (one-third bond).
A) American bond
B) English bond
C) running bond
D) stack bond
Q3) Dry bonding involves laying brick without using mortar to determine if they will fit in a given area without cutting any of them for length.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The garden wall bond is an adaptation of the stack bond.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Laying Concrete Block to the Line
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Q1) Bedding on the outside webs of block is known as _____ bedding.
A) face shell
B) solid
C) swiped edge
D) webbed
Q2) In an insulated concrete block wall, a _____ should be applied to seal off the joint.
A) center bed joint
B) head joint
C) sled runner joint
D) closure block
Q3) As a rule, walls _____ should be braced-particularly, long masonry walls that have not intersecting walls connected to them.
A) longer than 6'
B) higher than 8' to 10'
C) of double-thickness
D) constructed below grade line
Q4) Full head joints should be formed on one ear (end edge) of the block to be laid.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Building the Block Corner
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Q1) When building the corner to the specified height, each course should be _____ before proceeding to the next course.
A) furrowed
B) dampened
C) aligned
D) dried
Q2) In a _____, the joint is even with the face of the concrete block.
A) flush joint
B) concave joint
C) V-joint
D) finish joint
Q3) The corner is the key to a straight, plumb wall as once the line is attached and the wall is built, it will be of the same height as the corner.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A concrete block corner is constructed in a very different way than a brick corner.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding
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Q1) The procedure for establishing a running bond in block is the same as that described for brickwork.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Creating a _____ means that every head joint is kept exactly plumb with those on alternating courses below.
A) straight course
B) uniform distribution
C) plumb bond
D) alternating bond
Q3) Cutting of concrete block should be kept to a minimum.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Bonding brick and concrete block together is known as composite masonry wall.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A concrete block wall built in the stack bond must be full stretchers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb
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Q1) The majority of mistakes made in estimating occur in the process of complex mathematical equations.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The national average for masons using running bond is about ______ brick laid per 8-hour day.
A) 675
B) 500
C) 475
D) 400
Q3) One way of estimating masonry cement is by calculating the number of cubic feet per _____ square feet of wall area.
A) 50
B) 100
C) 200
D) 250
Q4) Masonry cement can be estimated only by using a base figure of eight bags per 1000 brick.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Estimating Concrete Block Masonry Materials
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Q1) If more than three tons of sand are needed, _____ should be allowed for waste.
A) none
B) 1 ton
C) ½ the estimated sand
D) ½ ton
Q2) Estimating by rule of thumb can be accomplished even by the most inexperienced mason.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One ton of sand is needed for each _____ bags of masonry cement.
A) five
B) six
C) eight
D) ten
Q4) Labor costs for block work are affected by many of the same factors that affect labor costs for brickwork.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Cutting With the Masonry Saw
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Q1) A ______ is used when it is necessary to cut the cross webs of two cells.
A) center
B) quarterback
C) halfback
D) fullback
Q2) The most popular blade sizes to use in cutting masonry Chapters are _____ blades.
A) 12" and 15"
B) 12" and 16"
C) 15" and 18"
D) 14" and 20"
Q3) The _____ cut is made when there is a pipe or wire in the wall that the block cannot be slipped over by using the hollow cell.
A) cell punch
B) one cell out
C) two cells out
D) three cells out
Q4) Wet cutting allows thinner, more delicate cuts than dry cutting.
A)True
B)False
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Wall
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Q1) Veneer ties are usually used to tie masonry veneer to wood frame construction.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The truss and ladder type rod joint reinforcement is not designed to be installed in the bed joints.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The _____ is used when building a masonry wall next to a concrete wall or column.
A) cavity tie
B) dip crimp tie
C) box anchor
D) dovetail anchor
Q4) Modern standard modular brick actually measure a full 4" in width.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A Z-tie is made from copper coated or zinc-coated steel. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Cavity and Reinforced Masonry Walls
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Q1) Rods used in reinforced concrete are very different than the steel rods used in reinforced masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Aluminum is recommended for use as flashing in cavity masonry walls.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ is an inert, lightweight, granular insulating material manufactured by expanding an aluminum magnesium silicate mineral, which is a form of mica.
A) Perlite
B) Vermiculite
C) Polystyrene
D) Expanded polyurethane
Q4) _____ is not recommended anymore for flashing in cavity masonry walls.
A) Copper
B) Stainless steel
C) Plastic
D) Aluminum
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Chapter 24: Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings
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Q1) The _____ has steel rods imbedded in and running lengthwise throughout for extra strength.
A) concrete block lintel
B) angle iron
C) bond beam lintel
D) reinforced beam
Q2) A _____ is a vertical or horizontal recess left in a wall to conceal certain items such as plumbing pipes, electrical wires, or heating accessories.
A) shaft
B) chase
C) wall cavity
D) reinfoced cavity
Q3) The difference in a pier and a column is that a pier is usually much higher in proportion to its thickness.
A)True
B)False
Q4) It is acceptable to lay pilasters so that Chapters must be cut.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 25: Movement Joints and Intersecting Walls
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Q1) By far, the most common movement joint a mason comes into contact with is the
A) control joint
B) expansion joint
C) isolation joint
D) cold joint
Q2) Structures are constantly moving.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A good example of a _____ expansion joint is when brickwork is supported on steel angle irons that are bolted to the main structure.
A) frame
B) isolated
C) horizontal
D) vertical
Q4) Intersecting walls that carry the load of floors and roofs of buildings must also be able to stretch or flex.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Wall plugs should not be placed and mortared in the mortar joints as the brick are being laid.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Toggle bolts are made of _____ .
A) steel or plastic
B) wood
C) wood or rubber
D) compressed sawdust
Q3) _____, as applied to brick masonry work, is the projection of successive courses of brick out from the face side of a wall to form a shelf or ledge and support the wall above.
A) Coping
B) Anchoring
C) Gingerbread work
D) Corbeling
Q4) Installing anchor bolts is the job of a carpenter.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 27: Glass Block Masonry
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Q1) The major differences between installing glass block on larger commercial jobs and on residential projects are mostly related to the techniques and methods used to increase production and profit for the masonry contractor.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In a Mortar II System, you have to add _____ to the height and to the width of the glass block when determining a rough opening.
A) ¼"
B) ½"
C) ¾"
D) 1"
Q3) Glass blocks can be used for load-bearing or nonload-bearing walls.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Excess mortar in glass block construction should be removed with a regular brick trowel.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 28: Types of Scaffolding
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Q1) Adjustable tower scaffold consists of vertical metal towers braced to the structure with alternating bays of metal scaffolding between each tower section.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Steel scaffolds last _____ with reasonable care
A) up to five years
B) between five and ten years
C) a maximum of ten years
D) indefinitely
Q3) The _____ Hydro Mobile scaffolding is especially designed for projects 100' and more in height.
A) M series
B) F series
C) P series
D) A series
Q4) OSHA states that a supported scaffold must be able to support its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 29: Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding
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Q1) The board on which the scaffolding rests is known as the _____ .
A) scaffold sill
B) brace plate
C) frame
D) scaffold leg
Q2) _____ are crosspieces of heavy timber or steel beam, one end of which rests in a hole left in the wall, with the other end resting on solid ground or on a suitable base.
A) Braces
B) Putlogs
C) Plankings
D) Brackets
Q3) According to the 29 CFR 1926, toeboards shall be _____ .
A) a minimum of 4" in height
B) no more than 3" in height
C) exactly 5" in height
D) a maximum of 4" in height
Q4) Scaffold legs can rest on hollow block.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 30: Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block
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Q1) Failure to rinse a cleaned wall with plenty of water may result in ______ .
A) reduction of the the mortar strength
B) longer drying time
C) the formation of white scum
D) deterioration of the brickwork
Q2) Always clean brickwork from the bottom to the top.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Short rubber gloves are adequate protection for cleaning masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Muriatic acid should be used as a cleaning solution for new brickwork.
A)True
B)False
Q5) _____ eliminates the danger of mortar smears, acid burn, and efflorescence but poses the risk for the brick face being damaged or scarred.
A) Dry sandblasting
B) Chemical cleaner
C) Muriatic acid
D) Hand washing with a bucket and brush
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Chapter 31: Removing Various Stains From Masonry Walls
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Q1) To remove green stains from a wall, spray the wall with _____ .
A) a muriatic acid solution
B) water
C) a solution of potassium or sodium hydroxide
D) a solution of acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide
Q2) For particularly difficult stains, spike the cleaning solution with larger doses of the cleaning solution than the directions recommend.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Generally, _____ refers to a white, powdery substance on masonry walls.
A) efflorescence
B) vanadium stains
C) manganese stains
D) iron stains
Q4) The proprietary cleaner, SURE KLEAN 600 should be mixed _____ water (by volume).
A) 1 part to 15 parts
B) 1 part to 12 parts
C) 1 part to 10 parts
D) 1 part to 5 parts
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Chapter 32: One-Flue Chimneys
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Q1) An appliance chimney can serve more than one heat source.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about masonry used for chimneys?
A) Old or used soft brick are acceptable for the outside face of the chimney.
B) Soft brick should be used near the hot part of the flue.
C) Concrete masonry units should not be used for chimneys.
D) Any hard, fired masonry unit can be used to build a chimney.
Q3) Which of the followings statements regarding chimney sealant is correct?
A) Silicone caulk should not be used as a chimney sealant.
B) Oil-based sealants should be used for chimneys.
C) Caulking is often used to hide poor workmanship.
D) Priming is not necessary prior to using a sealant on a chimney.
Q4) When the chimney is completed, you should check to make sure that the chimney creates a good draft.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Terra-cotta is not an acceptable material for flue linings.
A)True
B)False
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A) iron
B) copper
C) aluminum
D) heavy-gauge tin
Q2) A standard _____ is installed in the center forward section of the hearth.
A) damper
B) intake grille
C) ash dump door
D) screen-backed louver vent
Q3) Regardless of whether it is a conventional masonry fireplace, Rumford design, or metal heat-form circulating fireplace, the concept of draft and parts of the fireplace remain the same.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When the air coming down the chimney reaches the smoke shelf directly behind the damper, the air is deflected out into the room to be heated.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 34: Design and Construction of Fireplaces and Chimneys
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Q1) As a rule, if stones are to be used for the facing of the fireplace, it is not necessary to dry bond.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The masonry walls behind the firebrick and on the sides of the firebrick should be _____ thick to protect the firebox from overheating.
A) 5"
B) 6"
C) 7"
D) 8"
Q3) When building the firebox, strike the mortar joints with a _____ jointer.
A) flush
B) raked
C) convex
D) beaded
Q4) The _____ is the part of the fireplace that contains the fire.
A) flue
B) firebox
C) hearth
D) firebrick
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Chapter 35: Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces
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A)True
B)False
Q2) The walls of a metal fireplace are solid.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ wood is not acceptable to burn in a fireplace because it tends to smolder and create a lot of smoke in the atmosphere.
A) Seasoned
B) Green
C) Pine
D) Dry
Q4) The most important advantage of the multiple-opening damper is that it permits a choice of flue locations.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 36: Development of Arches
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A)True
B)False
Q2) A _____ arch is a four-center arch with medium rise-to-span ratio.
A) Gothic
B) Venetian
C) Queen Anne
D) Tudor
Q3) Gothic bullseye arches are the most commonly used arch types today.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The ______ is the apex of the arch ring.
A) crown
B) camber
C) keystone
D) rise
Q5) An arch is a beam that is curved in the plane of the loads resting on it.
A)True
B)False
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A)True
B)False
Q2) Construction of an arch is always begun at the two ends and laid up to the center of the arch.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If a brick must be moved after the mortar in the arch has set, fresh mortar should be applied and the brick relaid.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Any type of arch needs to have flashing and weep holes installed to prevent moisture from penetrating and staying in the wall.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The back of the arch should be parged.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 38: Construction of a Jack Arch
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A) small trowel
B) beader
C) slicker
D) rake
Q2) A jack arch that is built correctly gives the appearance of sagging in the center.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A _____ jack arch is composed of only one full brick in height and laid in a soldier position.
A) common
B) soldier
C) single
D) bonded
Q4) Jack arches can be built only over tapered or sawn brick.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 39: Concrete Forms and Placing Footings
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A) skills of the mason
B) availability of premixed cement
C) weight of the structure
D) number of cement workers on the crew
Q2) If steel is to be used, _____ of concrete is place, the steel is laid on the concrete, and then the remainder of the concrete is placed.
A) about 4"
B) between 5" and 8"
C) approximately 2"
D) less than 3"
Q3) In warm weather, concrete block should not be laid on the footing until _____ have/has passed.
A) two weeks
B) one week
C) 3 days
D) 48 hours
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Q1) Admixtures reduce the strength of concrete mix.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The concrete truck should be placed away from the forms and the cement moved to the forms in wheelbarrows whenever possible.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Aggregates make up about _____ of the volume of concrete.
A) 10 to 15 percent
B) 20 to 40 percent
C) 35 to 50 percent
D) 60 to 80 percent
Q4) The first step in placing concrete is preparing the area to receive it by removing all sod, large rocks or stones, or trash.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Concrete should be dried fast to attain its maximum strength.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 41: Line and Symbol Identification
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A)True
B)False
Q2) A ______ is a heavy continuous line that shows visible outlines or edges of what a person sees when looking at the structure.
A) main object line
B) dimension line
C) stair indicator
D) centerline
Q3) It is a common practice in the building trades to locate an object on plans by measuring from the center of the object to the center of another object.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A _____ view shows the object as if it were sliced vertically.
A) split
B) open
C) section
D) sliced
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Chapter 42: The Working Drawings
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A) Sectional drawings
B) Floor plans
C) Study plans
D) Elevation drawings
Q2) The _____ is also know as a site plan.
A) plot plan
B) foundation plan
C) detailed drawing
D) elevation drawing
Q3) A complete set of drawings for a structure will include two major sections: masonry and plot plan.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A complete plot plan is necessary before local planning and zoning authorities will issue a building permit.
A)True
B)False
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A) contractor's gauge
B) scale rule
C) architect's scale
D) mason's rule
Q2) Dimensions are shown on plans in feet and inches, with a hyphen between.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ serve two specific purposes: (1) to indicate the location of a construction feature and (2) to indicate the size of this object or feature.
A) Dimensions
B) Figures
C) Architects
D) Exceptions
Q4) Scaling an unknown dimension from a plan is routinely done with a folding rule.
A)True
B)False
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