1.
Control joints are considered joints that will _______shortening, shrinkage and/or reduction in the length of the wall.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
2.
A “standard hook” can be a 180° turn plus an extension of at least __________ bar diameters, but not less than ________ inches at the free end of the bar.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
The cleanout opening at the bottom of a masonry wall is a minimum of __________.
A. 
3 inches in any direction
B. 
C. 
D. 
2 inches in any direction
4.
The minimum length of saw-cut prisms shall be ________inches.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
Movements can occur from a number of sources, such as _________.
A. 
B. 
Material expansion and contraction
C. 
D. 
6.
The compressive strength of grout in concrete masonry construction is recommended to be at least _________ to _________ times the design strength of the masonry assemblage.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
7.
The minimum clearance required between reinforcing steel and the CMU in a grouted cell using coarse grout is ___________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
8.
The maximum grout pour using the high lift grouting method for a clear cell area of 3 inches by 3 inches is _________.
A. 
B. 
8 feet using coarse grout
C. 
D. 
9.
When the air temperature is 25°F, requirements shall include ___________.
A. 
B. 
Maintaining mortar on board above freezing
C. 
D. 
Heating water above 120°F
10.
In a low lift grout pour, the grouting is stopped approximately __________below the top of the masonry unit.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
For coarse grout, the maximum total aggregate measured in a damp loose condition shall be _________ times the sum of the volume of the cementitious material.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
When the mean daily air temperature is between 25°F and 40°F, the masonry shall be protected by covering with a weather-resistive membrane for ______hours.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
Windbreaks shall be used when the temperature is below 25°F and the wind is _________.
A. 
B. 
10 miles per hour or more
C. 
12 miles per hour or more
D. 
Greater than 15 miles per hour
14.
After the initial water has been introduced to the mix, mortar should be used within ____________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
15.
A common CMU size is 6” x 8” x 16”. 6” refers to the ____________.
16.
During hot weather conditions, newly constructed masonry shall be fog sprayed until damp at least ________ a day for the first three days.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
17.
When associated with masonry reinforcing steel, the d distance is defined as the distance from ________ to the center of reinforcing steel.
A. 
The inside of the face shell
B. 
The nearest reinforcing bar
C. 
The farthest face of the CMU
D. 
The centerline of an associated lap splice bar
18.
When performing the Cone Penetrometer Test, the depth of penetration is measured in _______________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
19.
The recommended slump is necessary so that grout can flow___________.
A. 
B. 
Completely surround the steel
C. 
D. 
Without hydrostatic pressure
20.
Current recommendations from the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) based on engineering and aesthetic design, it is reasonable to maximize horizontal spacing of control joints at ________feet.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
21.
When high lift grating, the full height of any section of wall should be completed in one day, with no interruption between lifts greater than__________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
22.
Expansion joints are used to provide for movement of a wall as it expands and must contain any incompressible material.
23.
Mortar projections in grout cells must not project more than ____ inch(es) into the cell.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
24.
The minimum cover of reinforcement, including the masonry unit, shall be _______ inch(es) when not exposed to weather.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
25.
Grout should be placed within _______ hours after initial water is introduced to the dry ingredients.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D.