Carpentry and Masonry Test Bank
Course Introduction
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of carpentry and masonry, covering essential skills required for the construction, repair, and maintenance of wooden and masonry structures. Emphasis is placed on understanding construction materials, interpreting blueprints, measuring and cutting wood, laying bricks and blocks, mixing mortar and concrete, and using hand and power tools safely. Students will engage in hands-on projects to develop practical abilities and gain familiarity with industry standards, building codes, and site safety procedures, preparing them for entry-level work in the construction and building trades.
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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) Because the spray can obstruct vision, goggles are not recommended when using a wet saw.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) After prolonged use, the head of a chisel becomes flared out from striking with a steel hammer, thus the chisel becomes _____ or burred.
A) gourded
B) mashed
C) cupped
D) mushroomed
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following statements is a good safety practice for masons?
A) Never use gasoline-operated mortar mixers.
B) Wear rubber gloves when operating a wet masonry saw.
C) Avoid angled shields when using a saw.
D) Use lightweight household extension cords with grinders.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Basic Tools of the Trade
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Q1) The _____ jointer has a raised bead of steel in the center, which causes an indented line to form in the joint.
A) convex
B) concave
C) grapevine
D) rake out
Answer: C
Q2) The modular rule and the spacing rule are two entirely different types of scale rules.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) 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
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Chapter 3: Learning to Use the Basic Tools
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Q1) A mason should first brush all of the head joints _____ to remove excess mortar.
A) before the mortar is struck
B) with a firm brush
C) horizontally
D) vertically
Answer: D
Q2) Tossing mortar into the mortar pan is a bad idea because it might splash mortar into someone's eyes or your own.
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) ______ add the advantage of a mason not having to start an hour or two ahead of the crew to build a corner.
A) Rope and pulley
B) Line extenders
C) Chimney brackets
D) Corner poles
Q2) The _____ wheelbarrow is made of heavy-duty steel and is equipped with wooden handles and an air-filled rubber tire.
A) mason's
B) builder's
C) contractor's
D) landscaper's
Q3) One construction worker should ride the elevator with materials that are being lifted to the mason.
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) All clay and shale react in the same manner to processing methods used in brick making.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) Brick from the same production run will always have uniform color and texture.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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) The process of removing the brick from the kiln is called _____ .
A) banding
B) piling
C) flashing
D) drawing
Q2) As the brick move from the center to the outlet, the temperature drops and the brick cool slowly.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The manufacturing of brick cannot be fit into the modern "going green" concept.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
Q5) When making brick, blending is necessary to yield the appropriate composition.
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) _____ are sand and pea gravel or some inorganic substitute particles mixed with portland cement to form a concrete block.
A) Amalgams
B) Blends
C) Aggregates
D) Fusions
Q3) Lightweight aggregates used in block making today include expanded fly as, expanded shale, expanded clay, expanded slag, and expanded slate.
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) Raw materials may vary in geographical areas, but all have to be able to produce a concrete masonry Chapter that conforms to ASTM requirements.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The cubes are moved by forklift tractors from the cubing area to the storage yard.
A)True
B)False
Q3) On the special trucks used to deliver block to the job site, the boom of the forklift has a drop reach of about _____ and is able to swing in any direction.
A) 5 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 12 feet
D) 15 feet
Q4) Concrete block have become very popular with landscaping masonry contractors and home owners for many uses.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Mixing Mortar
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Q1) Most masonry jobs require a material batcher box to proportion the sand and masonry cements.
A)True
B)False
Q2) As a rule, mortar ______ or it will be too weak to use.
A) cannot be used longer than 1 hour after mixing
B) that is too wet should be mixed longer
C) should not be tempered more than two times
D) should never be tempered when evaporation occurs
Q3) 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
Q4) 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
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Chapter 10: Laying the Brick to the Line
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Q1) Another name for a corner pole is a _____ .
A) deadman
B) line pole
C) brick pole
D) peg end
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) 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
Q4) A corner pole is any type of post that is propped and braced into a plumb position so that a line can be fastened to it.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Building the Brick Corner
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Q1) Architects and builders _____ and they are built _____ .
A) encourage toothings; by inexperienced and experienced mason alike
B) don't encourage or discourage toothings; only by specially trained masons
C) permit toothings infrequently; only under the strictest supervision
D) permit toothings in most situations; with minimal oversight
Q2) Parging is more commonplace since most brick walls are now of the veneer type.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The construction of an inside angle corner is the same as that for an outside corner except that it is simply reversed.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ is done by holding the plumb rule at an angle on the edge of the corner of the brick at the racking point to check the alignment.
A) Returning
B) Racking back
C) Tailing a lead
D) Holding the line
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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) Mortar performance is greatly influenced by the choice and amount of cement materials in the mix.
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) Clay was the first material to be used for mortar.
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) Which of the following statements is true for efflorescence?
A) It is a deposit of acids on the surface of a masonry wall.
B) It can be prevented by using calcium chloride to accelerate the mortar setting time.
C) It appears as a white stain on brick walls.
D) It only occurs on walls that do not contain moisture or soluble salts.
Q3) Mortar types are identified by both proportion and property specifications, but not one alone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Color pigments should be of a metallic oxide composition in amounts _____ of the portland cement content.
A) of at least 20 percent
B) not exceeding 15 percent
C) up to 25 percent
D) between 3 and 10 percent
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Chapter 14: Introduction to Bonding
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Q1) The term bond has several different meanings to the masonry student or apprentice.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Mortar is the first material you use when laying any masonry Chapter.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The interlocking of masonry Chapters to each other to distribute the weight of the wall is call a _____ .
A) mortar bond
B) structural bond
C) pattern bond
D) construction bond
Q4) The adhesion of mortar to the masonry Chapter, wall ties, or other means of reinforcement is known as the _____ .
A) mortar bond
B) structural bond
C) pattern bond
D) construction bond
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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 most complicated of all bonds to build is the running or all stretcher bond.
A)True
B)False
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 _____ 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
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Chapter 16: Laying Concrete Block to the Line
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Q1) Block should always be laid in the wall _____.
A) with the wider web of the block facing up
B) with the narrower web of the block facing up
C) with the wider web of the block facing down
D) with the narrower web of the block facing out
Q2) Poured-in-place insulation is usually made up of vermiculate or perlite.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Job specifications should always be consulted before wire reinforcements are installed.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ is composed of small beads or pellets and can be poured into blocks upon completion of the wall or in stages as the courses are built.
A) Poured-in-place insulation
B) Foam-in-place insulation
C) Expanded polystyrene
D) A molded insert
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Chapter 17: Building the Block Corner
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Q1) Each course should be aligned before proceeding to the next course.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Only one type of joint finish may be used with concrete block.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If wire joint reinforcement is called for in the building specifications, install it at the proper height, which is normally every 16" in height or every other course.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When laying the first course, spread a solid bed of mortar and do not furrow, also known as _____, the mortar bed joint.
A) groove
B) level
C) reduce
D) build up
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Chapter 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding
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Q1) Concrete blocks of _____ are the only blocks that lap perfectly over each other without the necessity of cutting the corner block.
A) 6"
B) 7.5"
C) 8"
D) 10"
Q2) 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
Q3) Bonding brick and concrete block together is known as composite masonry wall.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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) Another name for the wall-area method is the _____ method.
A) simple estimation
B) wall-minus-openings
C) Multiplication
D) square foot
Q2) 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
Q3) The majority of mistakes made in estimating occur in the process of complex mathematical equations.
A)True
B)False
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) When estimating blocks with a square feet method, use this as a guide: the square feet of wall are multiplied by _____ will equal total blocks.
A) 0.75
B) 1.125
C) 1.25
D) 1.275
Q2) Estimating by determining the number of Chapters involves adding the wall lengths and figuring the total linear feet.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Labor costs for block work are affected by many of the same factors that affect labor costs for brickwork.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Be conservative when estimating sand, as storage and disposal are costly.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Cutting With the Masonry Saw
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Q1) One major advantage of using a masonry saw is the reduced amount of dust caused by the dry sawing process.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Masonry cuts are usually the same whether they are block, brick, tile, or other materials.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Wet cutting allows thinner, more delicate cuts than dry cutting.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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Chapter 22: Building a Masonry Composite Wall of Brick and
Concrete Block
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Q1) 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
Q2) A _____ is a mortar joint that is applied across the full length of a brick.
A) cross joint
B) bed joint
C) humored joint
D) parged joint
Q3) Single head joints applied to only the ends of the header are acceptable.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The truss and ladder type rod joint reinforcement is not designed to be installed in the bed joints.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 23: Cavity and Reinforced Masonry Walls
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Q1) _____ is not recommended anymore for flashing in cavity masonry walls.
A) Copper
B) Stainless steel
C) Plastic
D) Aluminum
Q2) In a properly constructed cavity wall, both wythes of materials must be adequately and properly tied together.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sheet metal flashing is bent and formed on the job site.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Rods used in reinforced concrete are very different than the steel rods used in reinforced masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Weep ropes should be pulled out of the wall after the wall is completed.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings
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Q1) The portion of masonry work that extends from the window frame to the face of the masonry wall is known as the _____ .
A) reveal
B) veneer
C) foundation
D) frame plate
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) Horizontal expansion joints must be placed below all shelf angle irons supporting brick masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A _____ joint is used to create a plane of weakness in conjunction with joint reinforcement.
A) control
B) building expansion
C) construction
D) cold
Q3) 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
Q4) Structures are constantly moving.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) There are a variety of screw shields and plugs made of plastic, fiber, rubber, nylon, and lead.
A)True
B)False
Q2) _____ is a material used to cap or cover a masonry wall to prevent moisture penetration.
A) Corbeling
B) Calk
C) Mortar
D) Coping
Q3) 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.
Q4) Corbeling is strictly decorative.
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) Glass block shower systems kits include _____ .
A) glass block mortar
B) plumbing fixtures
C) glass blocks
D) ceramic tile
Q3) Which of the following statements is true for commercial installations of glass block?
A) Longer walls or panels of glass should not be laid to a line in mortar.
B) Larger installations require that they be divided into a series of individual panels.
C) Masons use a margin trowel on large commercial installations.
D) Prepackaged mixes are the least expensive option for commercial jobs.
Q4) In lieu of panel anchors, channel-type construction can be used.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 28: Types of Scaffolding
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Q1) Suspended scaffolding is the least safe type of scaffold that can be used.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Sectional steel scaffolding is assembled by a carpenter for the mason.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) The _____ Hydro Mobile is the workhorse of the platforms and is the perfect tool for any facade or face work that requires high capacity for new or restoration work.
A) M series
B) F series
C) P series
D) A series
Q5) Safety lanes should be established where the MCWP is to be erected.
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) All load-carrying timber members for scaffolding framing should be _____ construction grade lumber.
A) a minimum of 2000 fiber
B) a maximum of 1000 fiber
C) a maximum of 1500 fiber
D) a minimum of 1500 fiber
Q3) Materials stocked on the scaffold should never be placed directly over the scaffolding frame.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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Chapter 30: Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block
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Q1) Dry masonry allows absorption of the cleaning solution and may result in mortar smear, white scum, or the development of efflorescence.
A)True B)False
Q2) Improperly mixed or overly concentrated solutions can etch or wash out cementitious materials from the mortar joints.
A)True B)False
Q3) Stubborn stains on concrete block should never be removed chemically.
A)True B)False
Q4) Before the actual cleaning of a brick wall begins, test the cleaning solution on an area _____ in size.
A) no larger than 10 square feet
B) no larger than 5 square feet
C) approximately 10 square feet
D) approximately 20 square feet
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Chapter 31: Removing Various Stains From Masonry Walls
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A) 1 part to 15 parts
B) 1 part to 12 parts
C) 1 part to 10 parts
D) 1 part to 5 parts
Q2) _____ stains are usually difficult to remove and should be scrubbed with a scouring powder, preferably one containing bleach.
A) Smoke
B) Iron
C) Oil and tar
D) Plant
Q3) Green-stained brick often show no sign of a stain until they are _____ .
A) scrubbed with soap and water
B) soaked in rain water
C) washed in an acid solution
D) exposed to salts in proprietary cleaners
Q4) Most of the time, efflorescence cannot be removed with only water and a scrub brush.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 32: One-Flue Chimneys
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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
Q2) 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.
Q3) All wood or other flammable materials should be kept at least 2" from chimneys to prevent any chance of fire.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ______ is a piece of flat metal that will not rust or deteriorate that covers the point at which the chimney and roof meet.
A) Flashing
B) Corbeling
C) Capping
D) Coping
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Q1) Benjamin Franklin is considered to be the father of the traditional or conventional form of fireplace design and construction in the Chaptered States.
A)True
B)False
Q2) _____ 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
Q3) The area under the ash dump is formed with masonry into a chase or squared hole that leads directly to the end of an air tube.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A dummy flue can be added between two flues to balance out the top of the chimney.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 34: Design and Construction of Fireplaces and Chimneys
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Q1) Tests have shown that portland cement-lime mortar is not heat resistant and should not be used in the combustion area of a fireplace.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Before the first fire is built in the fireplace, the fireplace should cure _____ after construction.
A) a minimum of 45 days
B) at least 30 days
C) no more than 2 weeks
D) for 48 to 72 hours
Q3) The smoke shelf is built by rolling the back wall of firebrick lining forward until it meets the rear flange of the fireplace damper.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In general, the wider the opening of the fireplace, the greater the depth and height that the firebox should be.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) _____ 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
Q2) Metal heat-circulating fireplaces have been in use for _____ .
A) over a century
B) more than 50 years
C) about 40 years
D) less than 25 years
Q3) Special dampers are now available on the market for use in multiple-opening fireplaces that function more efficiently than the standard throat damper.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The walls of a metal fireplace are solid.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) An arch is a beam that is curved in the plane of the loads resting on it.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Minor arches have a maximum span of 10' and a maximum equivalent load of about 1500 lbs per linear square foot of span.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Gothic bullseye arches are the most commonly used arch types today.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A _____ arch is a four-center arch with medium rise-to-span ratio.
A) Gothic
B) Venetian
C) Queen Anne
D) Tudor
Q5) The ______ is the undersurface or bottom of the arch.
A) skewback
B) soffit
C) intrados
D) springer
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Q1) Rowlocks should not be used as a bonding arrangement for semicircular brick arches.
A)True
B)False
Q2) 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
Q3) For minor arches _____ is usually enough time for curing if the temperature is not freezing and the mortar is setting correctly.
A) 3 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 3 days
Q4) A mason should not construct an arch form but rather find a carpenter to complete this task.
A)True
B)False
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A) small trowel
B) beader
C) slicker
D) rake
Q2) Skewbacks are either cut with a sharp brick chisel or cut with the brick saw for accuracy.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The accepted rule for determining the angle of a jack arch states that "the skewback angle should be _____ of span of the opening for each 4" of arch depth."
A) ¾' per yard
B) ½' per yard
C) ¾" per foot
D) ½" per foot
Q4) When laying the jack arch, the mortar should be mixed stiff enough that it does not squeeze out when laid, except with abundant tapping on the brick.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 39: Concrete Forms and Placing Footings
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Q1) Concrete work is another form of masonry work that the brick, block, and stone mason should be able to perform.
A)True
B)False
Q2) 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
Q3) The depth of the footing should be _____ of its width.
A) one-half to three-fourths
B) one-fourth to one-half
C) one-third to one-half
D) one-third to two-thirds
Q4) A _____ is used for a building constructed on sloping ground.
A) stepped footing
B) graded slope footing
C) angled footing
D) trench footing
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Chapter 40: Essentials of Concrete Work
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Q1) _____ is an ingredient in concrete that causes the concrete to become hard.
A) Fine aggregates
B) Portland cement
C) Admixtures
D) Course aggregates
Q2) It is highly recommended to purchase only brand names when buying tools for professional use.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Even the average cement mason or bricklayer can lay decorative cement that imitates brick, tile, or natural stone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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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) Without the use of symbols, architects cannot show all necessary information regarding materials, methods, and location of components.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Elevation views do not include floor heights or finish grades.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Working drawings are completely dimensioned views accompanied by all necessary notes.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ show the measurement and location of such items as walls, windows, doors, chimneys, and electrical devices.
A) Sectional drawings
B) Floor plans
C) Study plans
D) Elevation drawings
Q4) A _____ is the term for a drawing provided by a manufacturer to explain the installation of a product.
A) working drawing
B) plot plan
C) shop drawing
D) manufacturer description
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Q1) The scale of a drawing is usually shown in the title plate.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The _____ is a special instrument or ruler that the architect uses to dimension drawings.
A) contractor's gauge
B) scale rule
C) architect's scale
D) mason's rule
Q3) Scaling an unknown dimension from a plan is routinely done with a folding rule.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ 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
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