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Construction Management is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques involved in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion. Topics covered include project management methodologies, budgeting and cost control, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, safety regulations, and quality assurance. The course emphasizes the integration of technical knowledge with leadership and communication skills, preparing students to effectively manage resources, work collaboratively with diverse teams, and navigate the challenges of todays dynamic construction industry.
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Chapter 1: Safety on the Job
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Q1) _____ are injuries to the muscular or skeletal framework parts of the body.
A) MSs
B) MSFs
C) WMSDs
D) WRMDs
Answer: C
Q2) Protective safety rod caps should be made of _____ .
A) rigid plastic
B) thick rubber
C) cast concrete
D) flexible plastic
Answer: A
Q3) _____ scaffolding can consist of one or more platforms supported by rigid, strong, load-bearing members or supports, such as tubular steel sections, poles, frames, masts, and outriggers.
A) Suspending
B) Swinging
C) Lifting
D) Supporting
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Basic Tools of the Trade
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Q1) The term _____ is based on a scale rule that is multiples of the 4" grid called the module.
A) course counter
B) modular
C) oversize brick
D) engineer
Answer: B
Q2) Carbon steel trowels are preferred to stainless steel ones.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) 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
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Chapter 3: Learning to Use the Basic Tools
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Q1) If a joint is struck or tooled while the mortar is too soft, the joint will be _____ .
A) fatigued
B) too sharp
C) wet or runny
D) unable to be fixed
Answer: C
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) After _____ brick have been laid on the wood, they must be leveled.
A) 12
B) 10
C) 8
D) 6
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Related Equipment
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Q1) Brick tongs have been redesigned to correct the previous problem of pinch points in the handles.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Brick _____ or brick carriers are used to manually move or place brick near the mason.
A) clips
B) tongs
C) elevators
D) baskets
Q3) A masonry splitter is powered by _____ .
A) a gasoline engine
B) electricity
C) hydraulic force
D) the force applied by the user
Q4) A _____ enables the mason to move and position materials mechanically.
A) paver splitter
B) masonry elevator
C) forklift tractor
D) transit
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Chapter 5: Development of Clay and Shale Brick
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Q1) The acceptable industry standard for chipped brick usually is not more than _____ percent of the exposed face area of a brick wall or project.
A) 15
B) 10
C) 5
D) 1
Q2) Glazed brick, similar to that made 2000 years ago, are still made today.
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) The recessed panel at the bottom of brick manufactured today is called a _____ .
A) frog
B) core
C) patent
D) center
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Chapter 6: Manufacture of Brick
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Q1) 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
Q2) The most frequently used process for forming the brick shape is the _____ process.
A) stiff-mud
B) soft-mud
C) dry-press
D) wet-press
Q3) The process of removing the brick from the kiln is called _____ .
A) banding
B) piling
C) flashing
D) drawing
Q4) As the brick move from the center to the outlet, the temperature drops and the brick cool slowly.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Development of Concrete Block
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Q1) ______ block are designed and made with a rounded corner edge so it will not chip easily and are very popular on interior commercial walls where there is a lot of people traffic.
A) Bull-nose
B) Corner
C) Solid
D) Jamb
Q2) 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
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
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Chapter 8: Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry
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Q1) A controlled amount of water and additives are then fed into the mixer and each batch is mixed for _____ .
A) 2 to 3 minutes
B) 5 to 7 minutes
C) 6 to 8 minutes
D) 10 to 12 minutes
Q2) Most block today have three cells instead of the older design of three cells.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) 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
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Chapter 9: Mixing Mortar
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Q1) SPEC MIX _____ .
A) varies slightly in color from batch to batch
B) requires minimal shoveling by the mason
C) is packaged in 80-pound or 3000-pound bulk waterproof bags
D) includes sand that is factor dried to 5 percent moisture content
Q2) An excessive amount of water added to a mortar mixture, known as _____, destroys the water-cement ratio.
A) drowning the mortar
B) fattening the mortar
C) proportioning the mortar
D) hydrating the mortar
Q3) To make mixing mortar as easy as possible, _____ .
A) the masonry cement must be added by shovel for a large batch of mortar
B) add the sand in halves to help distribute materials evenly
C) a hose should be used to add the water
D) use a shove to push and pull the mortar through the mix
Q4) Lime is used without cement in a training mortar because the mortar does not harden and may be reused.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Laying the Brick to the Line
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Q1) A _____ is a metal clip-on fastener or loop of line.
A) spacer
B) trig
C) tight away
D) line pin
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) 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
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) 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) Toothing is used when a corner cannot be extended far enough so that it can be built to the specified height, or when using corner poles.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) The first course of a rack-back lead rarely exceeds six brick in length.
A)True
B)False
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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) _____ portland cement is used in masonry when moderate sulfate resistance or moderate heat of hydration is desired.
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type I
D) Type II
Q3) Although not as strong as previous cements, portland cement is less expensive and therefore more widely used.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A _____ will usually be classified as Type M, Type S, or Type N.
A) blended hydraulic cement
B) mortar cement
C) masonry cement
D) portland cement
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Chapter 13: Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics
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Q1) Mortar with air content _____ by volume will weaken the bond strength of mortar mix.
A) above 12 percent
B) less than 10 percent
C) more than 5 percent
D) between 2 and 10 percent
Q2) The BIA has developed specifications for only two mortars used in the construction of brick-masonry work.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Even the most inexperienced mason can remove and replace damaged mortar.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Stronger is not necessarily better when specifying mortar types.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Mortar types are identified by both proportion and property specifications, but not one alone.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Introduction to Bonding
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Q1) When using metal ties embedded in the mortar, _____ of wall surface.
A) no more than one metal tie should be used for every 5 square feet
B) no more than three metal ties should be used for every 5 square feet
C) at least one metal tie should be used for every 4½ square feet
D) at least five metal ties should be used for every 4½ square feet
Q2) The stretcher is laid in a vertical position with the shortest, widest side exposed at the front of the wall.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It may be possible to secure many different patterns with the same structural bond by mixing various colors and textures.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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Chapter 15: Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds
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Q1) The Flemish bond is the least expensive type of wall to build.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The English bond is also known in the trade as a _____ bond due to the recurring diamond pattern seen from a distance.
A) jewel
B) diamond
C) geometric
D) colonial
Q3) Dummy headers are also known as _____ headers.
A) Dutch
B) English
C) diamond
D) snap
Q4) The garden wall bond is an adaptation of the stack 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) 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"
Q2) Do not cut concrete block _____ .
A) on the ground
B) if it has been scored
C) with a brick hammer
D) on a hard surface such as a concrete slab
Q3) The ______ block is the last block laid in a wall and is most prone to leakage.
A) header
B) closure
C) edge
D) top
Q4) Bedding on the outside webs of block is known as _____ bedding.
A) face shell
B) solid
C) swiped edge
D) webbed
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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) Each course should be aligned before proceeding to the next course.
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) 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
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Chapter 18: Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding
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Q1) Bonding brick and concrete block together is known as composite masonry wall.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In high-quality masonry work, every head joint must be kept exactly plumb with those on alternating courses below.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ is a term meaning that the mortar has adhered to the masonry Chapter.
A) Dry
B) Set
C) Bond
D) Seal
Q4) 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
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Chapter 19: Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb
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Q1) The national average for masons using running bond is about ______ brick laid per 8-hour day.
A) 675
B) 500
C) 475
D) 400
Q2) There are always going to be some hidden or unexpected costs that crop up on a masonry job and you have to add a buffer to compensate for this.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In estimating labor costs, the contractor must know how many brick each mason in his crew can lay per day.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The majority of mistakes made in estimating occur in the process of complex mathematical equations.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Estimating Concrete Block Masonry Materials
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Q1) Estimating by rule of thumb can be accomplished even by the most inexperienced mason.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Labor costs for block work are affected by many of the same factors that affect labor costs for brickwork.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) 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
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Chapter 21: Cutting With the Masonry Saw
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Q1) Concrete blocks that are cut across the face side lengthwise (horizontally) are called ______ .
A) sides
B) tops
C) rips
D) layers
Q2) Diamond blades properly used on well-maintained masonry saws will last _____ .
A) one year
B) five years
C) an indefinite period of time
D) for the life of the saw
Q3) Blades for masonry saws do not have a specific direction of rotation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Masonry cuts are usually the same whether they are block, brick, tile, or other materials.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 22: Building a Masonry Composite Wall of Brick and
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Q1) 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
Q2) Single head joints applied to only the ends of the header are acceptable.
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) 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) Flashing is not a necessity when building cavity walls.
A)True
B)False
Q2) 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
Q3) _____ is not recommended anymore for flashing in cavity masonry walls.
A) Copper
B) Stainless steel
C) Plastic
D) Aluminum
Q4) The BIA (Brick Industry Association) recommends the construction of cavity walls where there is severe weather exposure, or where a maximum resistance to rain penetration is desired.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings
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Q1) Steel _____ are placed on top of piers or in beam pockets.
A) columns
B) girders
C) beams
D) bearing plates
Q2) A pilaster is much like a pier except that a pilaster is _____ .
A) not bonded to a masonry wall
B) tied into the wall of a structure
C) more like a column than piers are
D) not used for supporting loads
Q3) A _____ is a horizontal member or beam support placed over a wall opening to carry the weight of the masonry to be laid over it.
A) lintel
B) bearing
C) cavity wall
D) structural tie
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) Horizontal expansion joints must be placed below all shelf angle irons supporting brick masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Intersecting walls that carry the load of floors and roofs of buildings must also be able to stretch or flex.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Cracks from movement are completely preventable in masonry.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Structures are constantly moving.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Metal reinforcement wire especially made to tie intersecting walls is welded in the shape of a _____ .
A) V
B) X
C) Z
D) T
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Q1) Installing anchor bolts is the job of a carpenter.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ______ 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
Q3) There are a variety of screw shields and plugs made of plastic, fiber, rubber, nylon, and lead.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Wall plugs should not be placed and mortared in the mortar joints as the brick are being laid.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Coping should be laid in mortar as other masonry is laid.
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) Excess mortar in glass block construction should be removed with a regular brick trowel.
A)True
B)False
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) The Premiere series glass blocks are recommended for curved or angled panels and shower walls.
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) 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) Scaffolding sections are held together with steel pins that are known in the trade as ______ . A) grips
B) fittings
C) nipples
D) nails
Q4) 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) As a rule, the mason does not use rolling scaffolds, but they are sometimes used on small repair jobs or when pointing joints.
A)True
B)False
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) Scaffold legs can rest on hollow block.
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) New clay or shale brickwork should not be washed for _____ after brickwork is completed.
A) two weeks
B) at least 7 days
C) 72 hours
D) 24 hours
Q2) Stubborn stains on concrete block should never be removed chemically.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Muriatic acid should be used as a cleaning solution for new brickwork.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A hard had should be worn when cleaning brick and concrete block.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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
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Chapter 31: Removing Various Stains From Masonry Walls
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Q1) _____ 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
Q2) 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
Q3) 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
Q4) Permanent removal of manganese stains is simple.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 32: One-Flue Chimneys
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Q1) 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
Q2) The flue lining should project _____ above the last course of masonry Chapters laid on the chimney.
A) less than 4 "
B) exactly 5"
C) approximately 6"
D) no less than 8"
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) 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.
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Chapter 33: History, Theory, and Function of a Fireplace and Chimney
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A)True
B)False
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) _____ 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) Basement fireplaces were rare until about 1950.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 34: Design and Construction of Fireplaces and Chimneys
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Q1) The space from the smoke shelf and damper up to the bottom of the flue lining is called the _____ .
A) firebox
B) smoke chamber
C) firebrick
D) thimble
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 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"
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Chapter 35: Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces
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A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding installation of a fireplace is correct?
A) Refractory mortars or portland cement mortar can be used to install the firebrick hearth.
B) Heat Stop 50 should be remixed or tempered if the mortar begins to dry out during the installation.
C) Mortar should be used to level the unit on the hearth.
D) The fireplace form should be centered on the hearth, even with the edge of the front course of firebrick.
Q3) 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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A)True
B)False
Q2) The ______ is the apex of the arch ring.
A) crown
B) camber
C) keystone
D) rise
Q3) Gothic bullseye arches are the most commonly used arch types today.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The ______ is the undersurface or bottom of the arch.
A) skewback
B) soffit
C) intrados
D) springer
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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Q1) The bottom mortar joint that is set on an arch form should be slightly angled inward because it must be cut out with a chisel to a depth of _____ after the arch form is removed and repointed.
A) 1"
B) ¾"
C) ½"
D) ¼"
Q2) 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
Q3) Rowlocks should not be used as a bonding arrangement for semicircular brick arches.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 38: Construction of a Jack Arch
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A) ¾' per yard
B) ½' per yard
C) ¾" per foot
D) ½" per foot
Q2) A _____ does a nice job of pointing the jack arch.
A) small trowel
B) beader
C) slicker
D) rake
Q3) A jack arch that is built correctly gives the appearance of sagging in the center.
A)True
B)False
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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A) 28 days
B) three weeks
C) 72 hours
D) 24 hours
Q2) Steel reinforcement in the footing is required for most houses and small commercial buildings.
A)True
B)False
Q3) All concrete trucks are supplied with a water tank and hose.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The ideal temperature for curing concrete is about _____ °F.
A) 90
B) 83
C) 72
D) 60
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A)True
B)False
Q2) The _____ method of ordering concrete involves stating the time of delivery and the psi strength desired.
A) layman
B) rule-of-thumb
C) prescription
D) estimation
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) Even the average cement mason or bricklayer can lay decorative cement that imitates brick, tile, or natural stone.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 41: Line and Symbol Identification
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A)True
B)False
Q2) 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
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) plot plan
B) foundation plan
C) detailed drawing
D) elevation drawing
Q2) Features such as _____ cannot be shown clearly on an elevation view.
A) stairs
B) floor heights
C) foundation and footings
D) interior walls
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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Chapter 43: Dimensions and Scales
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A) Blueprints
B) Working drawings
C) Scaled plans
D) Floor plans
Q2) 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
Q3) The triangular-shaped architect's scale rule is the one most often used on the the job site.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The scale of a drawing is usually shown in the title plate.
A)True
B)False
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