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Building Trades is an interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills and knowledge required in the construction industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including safety protocols, blueprint reading, materials selection, and the use of hand and power tools. Students gain hands-on experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical systems, plumbing, and finishing techniques, while also learning about project management and sustainability practices. Through both classroom instruction and practical projects, students develop problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and an understanding of industry standards, preparing them for entry-level positions or further specialization within the building trades sector.
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Masonry Skills 7th Edition by Richard T. Kreh
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Chapter 1: Safety on the Job
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Q1) Chemical manufacturers and importers must develop or obtain a material safety data sheet for _____ .
A) only chemicals that can burn or asphyxiate users
B) any substance that can cause a chemcial reaction
C) everything from hazardous chemicals to electrical equipment
D) each hazardous chemical they produce or distribute
Answer: D
Q2) In the case of an emergency when no dust mask or respirator is available, _____ will suffice until you can get out of the area.
A) a wet handkerchief tied snugly around your face covering your mouth and nose
B) using your gloved hand to cover your mouth and nose
C) pulling your shirt up and over your mouth and nose and holding tightly with your hand
D) placing and holding your mouth and nose tightly in the bend of your elbow
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Basic Tools of the Trade
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Q1) The term spirit level indicates that one of the substances being used inside the vial of a level is not _____ .
A) alcohol
B) light oil
C) acidic
D) water
Answer: D
Q2) A plumb line is aligned _____ .
A) horizontally with the surface of the earth
B) vertically with the surface of the earth
C) horizontally with the axis of the earth
D) vertically with the axis of the earth
Answer: B
Q3) The modular rule and the spacing rule are two entirely different types of scale rules.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Learning to Use the Basic Tools
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Q1) When leveling brick, the following procedure should be followed:
A) High brick should be removed and relaid in fresh mortar.
B) Use a hammer rather than a trowel to tap down any brick that is high in relation to level.
C) Brick that is low in relation to the level must be picked up and relaid in fresh mortar.
D) Use a trowel to lift brick that is low in relation to level and add mortar to raise the brick to level.
Answer: C
Q2) The number 6 on the modular brick scale rule indicates that there are six courses to every _____ of vertical height.
A) 16"
B) 15"
C) 12"
D) 6"
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Related Equipment
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Q1) To remove excess mortar accumulating in the drum, strike the mixer drum with a hammer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) After mortar has been mixed, its is transferred from the box to the wheelbarrow with a _____ .
A) dirt shovel
B) large hoe
C) large trowel
D) square-bladed shovel
Q3) ______ are also known as masonry guides.
A) Rope and pulley
B) Line extenders
C) Chimney brackets
D) Corner poles
Q4) Chimney brackets are sold _____ size.
A) in pairs in a 24" or 35"
B) in pairs in a 25" or 36"
C) singly in 26" or 34"
D) singly in 36" or 48"
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Chapter 5: Development of Clay and Shale Brick
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Q1) The actual mortar joint size can be determined from the _____ coursing information and the specified Chapter size.
A) horizontal
B) vertical
C) combined horizontal and vertical
D) either horizontal or vertical
Q2) _____ act as fluxes and promote fusion at lower temperatures during brickmaking.
A) Metallic oxides
B) Alcohols
C) Clays
D) Shales
Q3) The recessed panel at the bottom of brick manufactured today is called a _____ .
A) frog
B) core
C) patent
D) center
Q4) Glazed brick, similar to that made 2000 years ago, are still made today.
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 _____ kiln is a round brick structure wrapped with steel bands that control the expansion caused by the heat of the kiln.
A) scove
B) tunnel
C) beehive
D) bubble
Q3) _____ is the term used for adding water to the raw material to make a plastic, workable mass suitable for molding.
A) Mudding
B) Tempering
C) Reducing
D) Softening
Q4) Removing excess moisture from brick before they are burned in the kiln will cause cracking.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Development of Concrete Block
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Q1) Lightweight aggregates used in block making today include expanded fly as, expanded shale, expanded clay, expanded slag, and expanded slate.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Compressive strength based on net cross-sectional area is required to be at _____ psi for individual Chapters and _____ psi for the average three Chapters.
A) 1200, 1400
B) 1250, 1500
C) 15,00, 1750
D) 1700, 1900
Q3) Concrete block is a very durable building material.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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Chapter 8: Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry
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Q1) The cubes are moved by forklift tractors from the cubing area to the storage yard.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Lighter weight concrete masonry Chapters are not required to meet the same ASTM requirements as heavy-weight block.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Concrete block have become very popular with landscaping masonry contractors and home owners for many uses.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Most block today have three cells instead of the older design of three cells.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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) Sand for mixing mortar must be protected from moisture in warm weather.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Lime is used without cement in a training mortar because the mortar does not harden and may be reused.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is not necessary to protect the ______ from moisture during warm weather.
A) sand
B) cement
C) lime
D) any mortar ingredients
Q4) If the sand for mixing mortar freezes, it ______ .
A) cannot be used and must be replaced
B) does not affect the mixing process
C) can be used with less water in the mix
D) must be completely thawed before it is used
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Chapter 10: Laying the Brick to the Line
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Q1) Line block have a slot cut in the center to allow the line to pass through.
A)True
B)False
Q2) After the line has been tested, the person at the _____ end calls _____ to the person at the other end.
A) left, tight away
B) right, tight away
C) left, safe
D) right, safe
Q3) It is always a bad idea to tap the brick into final position.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Always place the pin at a(n) _____ in the head joint so it will hold better.
A) upward (approximately 45º)
B) upward (nearly 90º)
C) downward angle (approximately 45º)
D) downward angle (nearly 90º)
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Chapter 11: Building the Brick Corner
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Q1) The simplest type of lead or guide for a wall is called a ______ lead.
A) return
B) half-back
C) straight
D) rack-back
Q2) ______ is the construction of a temporary end of a wall or corner by allowing every other end of the stretcher brick to project halfway over the stretcher brick below.
A) Stretching
B) Parging
C) Toothing
D) Rack-back leading
Q3) A good guide for parging is a piece of flat wood board laid on top of the last course and allowed to project _____.
A) over the back of the wall about 1/4"
B) over the back of the wall about 3/8"
C) over the front of the wall about 1/2"
D) over the front of the wall about 5/8"
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Chapter 12: The Development of Mortar
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Q1) ASTM C150 covers _____ types of portland cement, but only _____ are recommended for use in masonry mortars.
A) four; two
B) five; four
C) seven; five
D) eight; three
Q2) Good quality sand is available in only one type: manufactured.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ASTM C1329 applies to ______, a hydraulic cement similar with the added requirement of meeting a minimum bond strength.
A) blended hydraulic cement
B) mortar cement
C) masonry cement
D) portland cement
Q4) Mortar performance is greatly influenced by the choice and amount of cement materials in the mix.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics
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Q1) Repointing should be started when the existing mortar joints are eroded or exposed to a depth of _____ .
A) no more than ¼"
B) at least ¼"
C) ½" or more
D) at least 1"
Q2) _____ is specifically used for parapet walls, chimneys, exterior walls, and general brick veneer walls.
A) Type M
B) Type O
C) Type N
D) Type S
Q3) Even the most inexperienced mason can remove and replace damaged mortar.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The BIA has developed specifications for only two mortars used in the construction of brick-masonry work.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Introduction to Bonding
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Q1) The stretcher is laid in a vertical position with the shortest, widest side exposed at the front of the wall.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Truss-type joint reinforcement is not recommended by BIA engineers for use in cavity walls or brick veneer with masonry backing.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Mortar is the first material you use when laying any masonry Chapter.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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Chapter 15: Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds
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Q1) The garden wall bond is an adaptation of the stack bond.
A)True
B)False
Q2) 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
Q3) A bond with two stretchers and a head alternating on the same course is known as a _____ stretcher garden wall bond.
A) combination
B) stagger
C) double
D) mixed
Q4) The most complicated of all bonds to build is the running or all stretcher bond.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The common bond is a variation of the Flemish 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) Poured-in-place insulation is usually made up of vermiculate or perlite.
A)True
B)False
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) In places where two pieces of wire meet, there should be a _____ .
A) maximum overlap of 5"
B) maximum overlap of 4"
C) minimum overlap of 6"
D) minimum overlap of 3"
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Chapter 17: Building the Block Corner
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Q1) 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
Q2) 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
Q3) 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
Q4) Only one type of joint finish may be used with concrete block.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding
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Q1) Cutting of concrete block should be kept to a minimum.
A)True
B)False
Q2) _____ concrete blocks are made with projected vertical ribs on the face of the block for a rustic appearance.
A) Fluted
B) Projected
C) Piped
D) Ribbed
Q3) When masonry Chapters are laid or stacked directly over one another with the head joints in plumb vertical position, it is called _____ .
A) stack-over-stack
B) stack design
C) jack work
D) jack-over-jack
Q4) Bonding brick and concrete block together is known as composite masonry wall.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb
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Q1) When using the rule-of-thumb estimation method, materials _____ . A) can be grossly overestimated B) should not be grossly overestimated or underestimated C) can be underestimated but never overestimated D) should not be overestimated
Q2) In estimating labor costs, the contractor must know how many brick each mason in his crew can lay per day.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The majority of mistakes made in estimating occur in the process of complex mathematical equations.
A)True
B)False
Q4) There are _____ standard brick to each square foot of wall area.
A) 6
B) 6.25
C) 6.75
D) 7
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Chapter 20: Estimating Concrete Block Masonry Materials
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Q1) One ton of sand is needed for each _____ bags of masonry cement.
A) five
B) six
C) eight
D) ten
Q2) The ratio of block to feet in length of a wall is ______ .
A) 0.75 to 1.00
B) 0.66 to 1.00
C) 0.5 to 1.0
D) 1 to 1
Q3) Be conservative when estimating sand, as storage and disposal are costly.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Water does not require estimating as a material.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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) Masonry cuts are usually the same whether they are block, brick, tile, or other materials.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The major disadvantage of cutting with the wet saw is that _____ .
A) thin, delicate cuts are not possible
B) the masonry unit becomes soaked with water
C) it is much slower than dry cutting
D) the dust problem is increased with wet cutting
Q3) Wet cutting allows thinner, more delicate cuts than dry cutting.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If all of the cross webs must be cut, leaving only the end of the block holding it together, it is called a ______ .
A) center
B) quarterback
C) halfback
D) fullback
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22: Building a Masonry Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete Block
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Q1) Veneer ties are usually used to tie masonry veneer to wood frame construction.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Single head joints applied to only the ends of the header are acceptable.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The truss and ladder type rod joint reinforcement is not designed to be installed in the bed joints.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Modern standard modular brick actually measure a full 4" in width.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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
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Chapter 23: Cavity and Reinforced Masonry Walls
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Q1) The purpose of _____ is to channel moisture that collects on the flashing to the exterior face of the wall and act as a drain for the wall to remove moisture.
A) weep holes
B) dip strips
C) bridges
D) polyethylene sheeting
Q2) The cavity wall consists of two tiers or wythes of masonry separated by a continous air space _____ wide.
A) at least 3" wide
B) not less than 3" wide
C) no more than 2"
D) not less than 2"
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
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Chapter 24: Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings
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Q1) Regular corrugated metal ties are not permitted when brick veneer is tied to metal studs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) It is acceptable to lay pilasters so that Chapters must be cut.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A pier should be laid to a height of _____ courses and then the brick should be laid in the center.
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six
Q4) 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
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Chapter 25: Movement Joints and Intersecting Walls
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Q1) Structures are constantly moving.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When an intersecting wall is butted against the main wall with a mortar joint at the point of contact, it is usually called a _____ joint.
A) piled
B) filled
C) stacked
D) flex
Q3) Concrete and concrete masonry Chapters have moisture and thermal movements that are very similar to those of brick masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Horizontal expansion joints must be placed below all shelf angle irons supporting brick masonry.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) ______ are used to fasten a member of a structure, such as a wooden plate, to the structure itself.
A) Ties
B) Nailing blocks
C) Anchor bolts
D) Toggle bolts
Q2) Which of the following statements are correct regarding metal wall plugs?
A) They cannot contain wooden inserts.
B) Their inserts must be made of rubber.
C) Metal wall plugs cannot contain inserts of any type.
D) They are made of galvanized metal.
Q3) Wall plugs should not be placed and mortared in the mortar joints as the brick are being laid.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Corbeling is strictly decorative.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 27: Glass Block Masonry
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Q1) Glass block shower systems kits include _____ .
A) glass block mortar
B) plumbing fixtures
C) glass blocks
D) ceramic tile
Q2) Glass blocks can be used for load-bearing or nonload-bearing walls.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Adding antifreeze to white mortar is recommended for application with glass blocks.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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"
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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) Which of the following statements is true regarding adjustable tower scaffolding?
A) It has a winch mechanism that raises the working platform as work progresses.
B) The Hoist-O-Matic is not recommended for masonry work.
C) The mason must relocate several times a day while the scaffold is being rebuilt.
D) The mason is not always working at the most convenient height.
Q3) Sectional steel scaffolding is assembled by a carpenter for the mason.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Safety lanes should be established where the MCWP is to be erected.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Suspended scaffolding is the least safe type of scaffold that can be used.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 29: Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding
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Q1) 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
Q2) Scaffold legs can rest on hollow block.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Where persons are required to work or pass under the scaffold, scaffolds shall be provided with a screen between the toeboard and the guardrail.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Wire, synthetic ropes, or fiber ropes used for scaffolding suspension should be capable of supporting at least _____ times the rated load.
A) two
B) three
C) five
D) six
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Chapter 30: Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block
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Q1) Short rubber gloves are adequate protection for cleaning masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Stubborn stains on concrete block should never be removed chemically.
A)True
B)False
Q3) For cleaning masonry, a _____ is used to remove the large particles and does not leave rust stains on the wall.
A) hammer
B) metal chisel
C) metal scraper
D) wooden paddle
Q4) Do not clean or wash down new clay or shale brickwork until at least 7 days after brickwork is completed.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Mixing the mortar to the right consistency prevents excessive smearing on the face of the wall.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 31: Removing Various Stains From Masonry Walls
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Q1) Manganese stains occur on mortar joints and are typically _____ .
A) green streaks
B) white, powdery looking stains
C) black and tarry stains
D) brown and have an oily look
Q2) Generally, _____ refers to a white, powdery substance on masonry walls.
A) efflorescence
B) vanadium stains
C) manganese stains
D) iron stains
Q3) Silicic acid scum creates a grayish-white haze on the face of brick, which is referred to as _____ .
A) gray scum
B) white scum
C) efflorescence
D) smoke stains
Q4) For particularly difficult stains, spike the cleaning solution with larger doses of the cleaning solution than the directions recommend.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 32: One-Flue Chimneys
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true regarding chimney construction?
A) Because of the height and width of a chimney, mistakes are not noticeable.
B) Slightly cracked flue linings can be used in the chimney.
C) The flue lining should not be cut with a masonry saw.
D) All joints must be uniform in size.
Q2) Cleanout doors should be installed _____ .
A) over the third course on a brick structure above grade
B) over the first course on a brick structure above grade
C) over the second course on a block structure
D) over the third course on a block structure
Q3) When installing a wood stove to a one-flue chimney, the cleanout doors should be located _____ below the inlet.
A) approximately 2'
B) no less than 3'
C) no more than 1'
D) at least 3'
Q4) When the chimney is completed, you should check to make sure that the chimney creates a good draft.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 33: History, Theory, and Function of a Fireplace and Chimney
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Q1) 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
Q2) The Rumford design increased efficiency and heat output of the fireplace.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ is a term for the current of air created by the variation in pressure resulting from differences in weight between the hot gases in the flue and the cooler air outside the chimney.
A) Rumford
B) Heat source
C) Motion
D) Draft
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) 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"
Q2) The recommended method of building a fireplace is to complete it as the chimney is built.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A _____ arch is one of the strongest arches in which the abutment or pier is ample to resist the thrust.
A) centerline
B) plated
C) jack
D) segmental
Q4) Flue lining comes in one type.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 35: Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces
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Q1) The walls of a metal fireplace are solid.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Fireplaces with more than one open side are easier to build than a conventional one-sided open fireplace.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The sides of a fireplace heat chamber are usually _____ .
A) 3/16" steel plate
B) 1/2" iron plate
C) 1/4" aluminum sheeting
D) 3/4" amalgamate sheeting
Q4) Considering fuel shortages and high prices, the heat-circulating fireplace Chapter is desirable because it provides an emergency source of heat and helps lower the overall price of heating a home.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 36: Development of Arches
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Q1) The ______ is the apex of the arch ring.
A) crown
B) camber
C) keystone
D) rise
Q2) The concave curve that bounds the entire curvature of the lower limits of an arch is called its _____ .
A) beam
B) supporting load
C) compressive load
D) intrados
Q3) The rise of a segmental arch should not be less than 1 per foot of the span and the skewback should be at right angles to the arch axis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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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Chapter 37: Construction of Semicircular and Segmental Arches
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Q1) The back of the arch should be parged.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Rowlocks should not be used as a bonding arrangement for semicircular brick arches.
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) Brick arches are for aesthetic purposes and should not be used to support a heavy load.
A)True B)False
Q5) 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
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Chapter 38: Construction of a Jack Arch
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Q1) A jack arch that is built correctly gives the appearance of sagging in the center.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A jack arch is supported on steel angle irons if the opening is _____ long.
A) less than 2'
B) more than 2'
C) between 1' and 2'
D) more than 1'
Q3) Skewbacks are either cut with a sharp brick chisel or cut with the brick saw for accuracy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A _____ does a nice job of pointing the jack arch.
A) small trowel
B) beader
C) slicker
D) rake
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Chapter 39: Concrete Forms and Placing Footings
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Q1) Footings for chimneys, columns, or piers should be larger than for an ordinary masonry wall.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The Chapter of measure for concrete is the cubic yard.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Two key factors that influence the size of a footing are _____ and the load-bearing strength of the soil on which the structure rests.
A) skills of the mason
B) availability of premixed cement
C) weight of the structure
D) number of cement workers on the crew
Q4) The ideal temperature for curing concrete is about _____ °F.
A) 90
B) 83
C) 72
D) 60
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Chapter 40: Essentials of Concrete Work
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Q1) As a rule, gravel is used in an exposed aggregate finish.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The screeding operation is done immediately after placing the concrete in the form to obtain good results.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is highly recommended to purchase only brand names when buying tools for professional use.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Concrete can be appropriately cured by which of the following methods?
A) Using fans to dry the concrete
B) Freezing the concrete
C) Covering the concrete with dry portland cement
D) Spraying water onto the concrete
Q5) Specialty tools have been developed in recent years that can be used to achieve special effects in concrete.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 41: Line and Symbol Identification
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Q1) A _____ view shows the object as if it were sliced vertically.
A) split
B) open
C) section
D) sliced
Q2) The most important abbreviations for masons should be memorized.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A vertical picture of an object showing the front, side, or rear view of an object, room or structure as one would view it while facing it is called a _____ view.
A) 3-D
B) realistic
C) floor-level
D) elevation
Q4) Schedules do not help with estimating the cost of a job.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 42: The Working Drawings
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Q1) The _____ is also know as a site plan.
A) plot plan
B) foundation plan
C) detailed drawing
D) elevation drawing
Q2) _____ are defined as a written or printed description for contract purposes for a structure or equipment, and the materials and workmanship standards required on a particular job by the architect.
A) Working drawings
B) Supplemental drawings
C) Complete dimensioned view
D) Specifications
Q3) Working drawings are completely dimensioned views accompanied by all necessary notes.
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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Chapter 43: Dimensions and Scales
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Q1) The measurement of framing studs that are 16 inches center-to-center could be appropriately written as _____ .
A) 16-C-C
B) 16" C to C
C) 16CC
D) 16"-CC
Q2) Although it is general practice to take measurements from the outside wall to the edge of openings, it is considered more accurate to measure to the center of openings than to the edge of the jambs.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The scale of a drawing is usually shown in the title plate.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Scaling an unknown dimension from a plan is routinely done with a folding rule. A)True
B)False
Q5) Dimensions are shown on plans in feet and inches, with a hyphen between.
A)True
B)False
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